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Episode 110 - May 25, 2009 May 25, 2009

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Why scientists are a step closer to solving a mysterious disease. Where a new type of nanoparticle could fend off foggy windows and eyeglasses. How chemists used ingredients from the human body to create stronger dental fillings.

Episode 109 - May 18, 2009 May 18, 2009

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How an important advance could improve food safety. Scientists solve a mystery surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear plant accident. Technology used by an Internet megastore is helping us learn more about proteins.

Episode 108 - May 11, 2009 May 11, 2009

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A new way to produce biofuels without straining global food supplies. A better way to build a railroad that is environmentally sound. A smart way to reduce radioactive waste at nuclear power plants.

Episode 107 - May 4, 2009 May 04, 2009

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A new computer program could be a modern day Rosetta Stone for chemists. Japanese scientists have created the first self-propelled oil droplets. How mercury levels in Arctic seals may be linked to global warming.

Episode 106 - April 27, 2009 Apr 27, 2009

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How a new type of ice could lead to greener ways to fight fires. A "self-healing” polymer could simplify plastic recycling. A new biosensor could help prevent food poisoning.

Episode 105 - April 20, 2009 Apr 20, 2009

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A new broad spectrum anti-microbial paint capable of combating “superbugs”. The first wireless brain oxygen level sensor that could help fine tune testing and treatment. The centuries-old secret behind India’s “holy powder”.

Episode 104 - April 13, 2009 Apr 13, 2009

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How a discovery about mussels could lead to better bandages. Why it could take far more water to produce biodiesel than previously thought. Scientists are a step closer to understanding what puts sperm “in the mood”.

Episode 103 - April 6, 2009 Apr 06, 2009

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How bees cope with impending career changes. A “magic potion” in fly spit may shoo away blinding eye disease. A new gas storage material that could accelerate the development of ultra-clean fuel cells.

Episode 102 - March 25, 2009 Mar 25, 2009

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A new nanogenerator that one day could be used to charge cell phones with a wave of the hand. new evidence that nanoparticles in cosmetics could have adverse environmental effects. And finally, The first economical process” for making biodiesel fuel from algae.

Episode 101 - March 18, 2009 Mar 18, 2009

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Nanoparticles that show promise for “cooking” cancer cells. Evidence that a new type of yogurt can fight stomach ulcer bacteria. The first automated carbohydrate “assembly line”. Vegetable proteins that could fend off two common medical problems. And finally, new evidence of a controversial energy source.

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