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Gusty Wind

May 13, 2003

Why does the wind gust when it blows over flat terrain? (natural variability in its creation)

May 12, 2003

A gene that makes it possible for cancer to spread (metastasize)

May 9, 2003

A blocker for bitter tastes, calcium helps burn fat, and cranberry juice raises good cholesterol.

May 8, 2003

A detector for particles called muons could be used to identify smuggled nuclear material.

May 6, 2003

An insect treadmill tracks which scents beetles are attracted to.

May 5, 2003

Human blood contains stem cells that can be frozen or multiplied for medical uses.

May 2, 2003

A silicon chip to replace parts of the brain, and odors affecting mental state and performance.

April 28, 2003

Scorpion have a choice of two different venoms to use on prey.

April 25, 2003

Tapeworm chemistry; anti-Ebola and HIV protein from algae; insect antibiotic

April 24, 2003

rerun