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Episode 150 - April 5 2010 Apr 05, 2010

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Substances in unroasted coffee beans could help kill insects and protect crops. Safety labels on some household pesticides may do more harm than good. How insects can harm endangered meat-eating plants in an unexpected way.

Episode 149 - March 29 2010 Mar 29, 2010

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How bathing could be washing more than just dirt off your body. Why ingredients in some shampoos could help fight global warming. Green technology might re-tire your car. Making biofuels could soon be a lot cheaper. Some scientists are turning over a new leaf when it comes to generating power.

Episode 148 - March 22 2010 Mar 22, 2010

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A new roof coated with something found in almost every fast food restaurant could help save energy. A process used in plasma TVs could produce an ultra-clean fuel. Eating less meat and dairy products probably won’t affect global warming. We conclude this week’s special edition of Science Elements with a pair of stories: sourdough bread and wine.

Episode 147 - March 15 2010 Mar 15, 2010

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World crude oil production may peak earlier than some predict. NoMix toilets are taking hold in Europe. How a form of carbon could revolutionize the electronics industry.

Episode 146 - March 09 2010 Mar 09, 2010

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Substances that helped us avoid one environmental problem could be worsening another. How microbes in the soil are becoming more resistant to antibiotics. Why supermarket lighting could actually boost the nutritional value of spinach.

Episode 145 - March 01 2010 Mar 01, 2010

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A sex hormone found in an unexpected place. electrifying news about body movement. and a laser surgery technique that is helping to restore some of the world’s great masterpieces.

Episode 144 - February 22 2010 Feb 22, 2010

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The hunt is on for a new way to detect diabetes.

Episode 143 - February 8 2010 Feb 08, 2010

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A tool used to search for new medicines could help dampen the effects of global warming. A few chemical tweaks could make PVC plastics safer. How a sophisticated medical technology could help foil art forgeries.

Episode 142 - February 1 2010 Feb 01, 2010

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New doubts about the safety of Ginkgo herbal medicines. The secret life of smoke in fostering rebirth and renewal of forests and grasslands. An eco-friendly way of decomposing BPA-containing plastic.

Episode 141 - January 25 2010 Jan 25, 2010

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How blueberry juice could improve memory in older adults. Why people older than 50 should be concerned about copper and iron. A blood test for a common mental illness that could be available soon.

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