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Episode 39 – The buzz on career changes in bees Dec 30, 2023

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You’ve probably heard that the U.S. economy isn’t doing so hot. We’re in a recession — a pretty big one at that — and there are many adults out there that have lost their jobs and are facing a big career change. It turns out that these folks might learn a helpful lesson from honey bees.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by thanvannispen and acclivity.

Episode 42 – A Colorful New Weapon in the Battle of the Bugs Jun 17, 2009

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New weapons in the Battle of the Bugs can be really important for soldiers fighting in areas of the world infested with the most dangerous kinds of bugs. One potential new weapon involves fluorescent feces.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by galeku, Halleck, scarbelly25 and Freqman.

Episode 41 – Painting superbugs into a corner Jun 10, 2009

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Scientists have come up with a unique new paint that literally paints germs into a corner, a corner where they can’t escape.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by Percy Duke, thanvannispen and acclivity.

Bytesize Video Episode 5: Super paper stronger than cast iron Jun 03, 2009

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Bytesize Video Episode 4: New technology brings tiny spaceships closer to lift off May 06, 2009

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Episode 40 – New nanogenerator may charge iPods and cell phones with a wave of the hand Apr 29, 2009

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A team of scientists have developed technology that produces energy from simple movements. Imagine if all you had to do to charge your iPod or cell phone was to wave your hand stretch your arm or take a walk?
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by kjackson, Halleck, crk365, man, rutgermuller, pushtobreak and trip2000.

Episode 38 – Clothing to crow about: Jeans of wheat and feather dresses Apr 08, 2009

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Imagine waking up tomorrow and throwing on some clothes made from chicken feathers. It might sound like a strange dream. But in reality, clothing made from feathers, wheat, and other renewable materials could be on store shelves in the future.
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by fogma, kjackson, mich3d and UncleSigmund.

Bytesize Video Episode 3: The secret jungles of ancient France Apr 01, 2009

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Bytesize Video Episode 2: The e-Nose: Scientists try to create an electronic sniffer Mar 04, 2009

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Episode 37 – Catching some rays with the butterfly’s solar panels Feb 25, 2009

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Find out what insect has it's own solar panels!
Intro theme and various sound effects by Adam Dylewski; music by Kevin Macleod (via incompetech.com); Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu includes sound by fogma, zerolagtime, pushtobreak, dobroide and UncleSigmund.

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