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Episode 262 - September 10 2012 Sep 10, 2012

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How little sprouts might be more nutritious than green giants. A new device could help sniff out previously undetectable explosives. Why one of the world’s oldest warships continues to crumble despite preservation efforts.

Episode 261 - September 4 2012 Sep 03, 2012

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How science is helping to correct injustices and set the innocent free. A potent compound in red wine could help prevent falls among older people. Scientists could soon make it easier for all of us to survive traumatic injuries.

Episode 260 - August 13 2012 Aug 13, 2012

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How a new type of solar cell could help homeowners see the light. Super-sized turbines could soon be blowing in the wind. A farm scourge could help boost ethanol production.

Episode 259 - August 06 2012 Aug 06, 2012

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A common food additive could be linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. How another common food ingredient could lead to the development of effective and less expensive treatments for the disease. Why smoking makes bones snap, crackle and pop.

Episode 258 - July 30 2012 Jul 30, 2012

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How non-human cells living in our bodies could lead to better drug treatments. Why a new set of diagnostic tests could propel the growth of personalized medicine. A simple new technique could help purify drugs.

Episode 257 - July 23 2012 Jul 23, 2012

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How green plants do a better job of reducing urban air pollution than previously thought. Why some “improved” cook stoves in the developing world may be doing more harm than good. How a new technique quickly sniffs out airborne mold.

Episode 256 - July 16 2012 Jul 16, 2012

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How carbon nanotubes could significantly boost industrial production. Why children are more likely to be exposed to a common nanoparticle. Why manufacturers should be wary of nanoparticle dust.

Episode 255 - July 2 2012 Jul 02, 2012

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How scientists developed a drug factory in a pill. A commonly used medical device could help us detect viruses and bacteria in blood, food and other substances. How chemists decoded secrets locked in a 2,300-year-old relic from an ancient war.

Episode 254 - June 25 2012 Jun 25, 2012

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A new treatment for a common infection may be just as effective as antibiotics. How “killer” stainless steel disinfects itself. An ancient armored arachnid inspires a way to keep our wheels turning.

Episode 253 - June 18 2012 Jun 18, 2012

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How scientists are using an ancient effect to produce electricity from an untapped source. A new study could ease concerns about an emerging irrigation technique. Why a cancer-fighting drug could soon do double-duty as a treatment for a cruel neurological disorder.

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