Materials Roundup
Researchers test the strength of bamboo as a structural material.
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Cooling Menthol
How menthol and the ability to sense cold are genetically linked.
Animal Storm Detection
A listener asks: Can animals sense natural disasters before they happen?
Space Crops
Lighting, heating and recycling technology designed for survival in space could revolutionize how …
Himalayan Collision
A high-speed continental cataclysm formed the Himalayas 50 million years ago.
Sleeping Dolphins
A listener asks: Why don't dolphins drown while they sleep?
Healthy Restaurants
Restaurant chains advertising healthful food may actually encourage overeating.
Fear and Bonding Roundup
The hormone oxytocin helps mothers bond with their babies.