Podcast for 1 August 2014
LESSONS FROM THE DEAD (Encore Presentation) - Scientists attempt to bring back an extinct frog. …
See-Through Organisms
Scientists have developed a technique to make tissues see-through.
Squishy Robots
Materials that can go from firm to squishy and back could make robots more versatile.
Transgenerational Obesity
Did now-banned pesticides contribute to the obesity epidemic across generations?
Gene Drives
Genetic modifications in the wild could limit the impact of pest species.
Predicting Preterm Labor
A urine test may predict premature labor and other pregnancy complications.
Domestication Syndrome
A new hypothesis ties domestication in mammals to “cute” physical features.
Time of Day Medicine
The outcome of a medical test could be affected by the time of day.