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Episode 222 - October 17 2011 Oct 17, 2011

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How a new technique could help drugs seek out and destroy the virus that causes AIDS hidden in a nearly impenetrable refuge. Why older people may be getting too much of a good thing in water. How scientists may have found a way to wipe out an unsightly epidemic.

Episode 221 - October 03 2011 Oct 03, 2011

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How a pregnancy protein could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease in older women; A breath-taking new test could quickly help identify harmful substances, while another new test could help cull out unsafe blood-thinning medication.

Episode 220 - September 26 2011 Sep 26, 2011

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A new type of "smart" window could help keep us comfy and lower our electric bills; Why discarded plastic bottles could help prevent poisoning in developing countries; How scientists went against the grain to create a healthier pasta.

Episode 219 - September 19 2011 Sep 19, 2011

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How an extinct relative of the elephant could help surgeons save lives; Why panda poop could speed the development of biofuels; How scientists searching for ways to corral farm odors are closing in on the sweet smell of success.

Episode 218 - September 12 2011 Sep 12, 2011

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How new high-tech instruments could finally determine if there really is life on Mars; Why energy production on Mars could be out of this world; why Martian-bound astronauts will need green thumbs.

Episode 217 - August 22 2011 Aug 22, 2011

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Why putting a gator in your tank isn’t a croc-pot idea; Scientists are concerned about efforts to jumpstart biofuel production; How newly discovered crystals in a meteorite could help advance electronics.

Episode 216 - August 15 2011 Aug 15, 2011

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Paper money and sales receipts may not be good for your health; New concerns are arising about a common flame retardant and its effects during pregnancy; Why scientists are scrutinizing sunscreens.

Episode 214 - August 01 2011 Aug 01, 2011

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What hidden danger lurks in some swimming pools. How a creek-dwelling creature inspired the development of a new spy gadget. Scientists are closing in on a way to make an improbable movie prop a sight to behold.

Episode 213 - July 25 2011 Jul 25, 2011

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Why government scientists say Gulf of Mexico seafood is safe just a year after one of the world’s worst offshore oil disasters. How seaweed could forestall heart disease. How much smaller can electronic gadgets get?

Episode 212 - July 18 2011 Jul 18, 2011

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How scientists are sprucing up an old cancer test so it can be used in women. How researchers are reinventing a popular low-calorie snack. Why scientists are struggling to solve a mystery surrounding a dietary supplement.

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