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Episode 282 - February 25 2013 Feb 25, 2013

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How opera can teach chemistry students a thing or two about poisons and potions. An ancient Egyptian pigment could help improve modern medicine. Why a man-made light display rivals a stunning natural phenomenon.

Episode 281 - February 18 2013 Feb 18, 2013

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Changes in farm practices probably have nothing to do with the increased incidence of a common health problem. Why governments should reconsider limits on mold toxins in food. How tiny particles used in manufacturing could adversely affect the harvest of a key food crop.

Episode 280 - February 11 2013 Feb 11, 2013

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A simple, new test could improve airport security. How scientists are closing in on a better way to counteract mass poisoning. New efforts could help preserve China’s famed terracotta warriors.

Episode 279 - February 04 2013 Feb 04, 2013

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How a mobile app could propel green chemistry to the forefront of science. A new technique could slash the cost and waste associated with the production of an important psychiatric drug. Comparing the green to clean.

Episode 278 - January 28 2013 Jan 28, 2013

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Altering one chemical compound could make whole wheat bread a lot more alluring. A new way to detect smoky grapes could help keep wine fine. How coffee grounds could help add zing to dietary supplements.

Episode 277 - January 21 2013 Jan 21, 2013

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How scientists are closing in on a way to mass produce a promising cancer-fighting agent. A new computer model could help researchers better predict side effects caused by drugs used to treat cancer and other diseases. Why old scientific musings may be worth a quarter of a million dollars.

Episode 276 - January 14 2013 Jan 14, 2013

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How a new process could boost the production of a substance commonly used in perfumes. A Nobel-Prize winning technology could help expand the use of plant essential oils in fragrances and sunscreens. How scientists are working to preserve the beauty of an artistic genius.

Episode 267 - October 22 2012 Jan 07, 2013

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How a new, single-dose drug could simplify treatment of malaria. Why emerging drug treatments could obliterate a rare, but potentially deadly parasitic disease. Scientists discover yet another reason why alcohol and prescription drugs are a bad combination.

Episode 275 - January 07 2013 Jan 07, 2013

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A new process could puff up the dietary potency of certain cereals. How a recent discovery could give people with celiac disease more choices in the cereal aisle. Scientists discover a new way to take the bite out of tooth sensitivity.

Episode 266 - October 8 2012 Jan 07, 2013

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How simple changes in water filtration could benefit us all. Why a common water-borne digestive ailment may be on the rise. How scientists are itching to try out a rash treatment.

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