Thought-Controlled Prosthetics
Prosthetic limbs are moving ever closer to life-like, thought-controlled replicas.
New Light
A new light type, called a FIPEL, may outshine most of today's options.
The DNA Eaters
A group of microscopic animals get 10% of their active genes by eating the DNA of other species.
Rescuing Eggs
A substance called putrescine has the potential to boost fertility in women over 40.
Scotch Tape Grabber
Scotch tape may have a new job as a key component of smart gripping materials.
Bird Passwords
An Australian bird thwarts nest invaders by requiring its young to sing a secret call to get fed.
Ice Melt & Ice Age
A meltdown of Arctic ice may have triggered the last deep freeze in the Northern Hemisphere.
Podcast for 7 December 2012
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