Deep Diamonds
The world’s biggest diamonds are helping scientists uncover the secrets of earth’s deep mantle.
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Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles
In a race against time, scientists attempt to stop an insect invader by using its own sounds.
24-Hour Colds
Why you sometimes feel a cold coming on, only to have the symptoms disappear the very next day.
Similar Snowflakes
A listener asks: Why do snowflakes appear so similar to each other?
Star Distance
Astronomers calculate the distance to the furthest stars by comparing them to stars they know.
Microgrippers
Tiny, untethered microgrippers could track down and retrieve hard-to-reach tissue samples.
Pricey WIne
The price of a wine arbitrarily influences how pleasurable it is to drink.
Genetically Modified Odors
Scientists modify microbes to produce some unusual fragrances.