Photonic Beetle
A Brazilian beetle provides a model for optical computer components.
GLAST (Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope)
A new space telescope will give astronomers an unprecedented view of the universe.
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CO2's dangerous overlooked cousin, the origins of the southern hemisphere, why magnetic credit cards don't stick to the fridge and why so many white cats are deaf.
Most Powerful Laser
The world's most powerful laser can create miniature stars right in the laboratory.
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RADIATION: The world's most powerful laser, radiation dangers for astronauts, a new drug fights radiation poisoning, and the lifespan of the sun.
Space Radiation
Exposure to radiation in space could make astronauts prone to cancer.
Fluorescence & Phosphorescence
A listener asks: What is the difference between fluorescence and phosphorescence?
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ENERGY NEWS: Electricity from bacteria, people power, thermoelectricity and what the sun is made of.
Fastest Swimsuit
NASA, Speedo, and other engineers team up to beat last year's superfast swimsuit.
People Power
A knee-mounted device harnesses electrical energy from everyday walking.
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Archaeologists dig deep, the mystery of Maya Blue, where your hair has been, and more.
Pushing Atoms
Scientists have determined how much force it takes to move a single atom.
World’s Darkest Material
Scientists have invented a material three times darker than the previous world record.
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Geology Special: glowing diamonds, intermittent plate tectonics and preventing a helium shortage.
Diamond Fingerprinting
Scientists are using phosphorescence to authenticate blue diamonds.
Conserving Helium
Global helium resources are dwindling, and there'll be no substitute if we run out.
Solar Storm Roundup
Early sun spots forecast rough weather ahead during new eleven-year solar storm cycle.
Detecting Land Mines
Removing land mines is dangerous business, but new methods may eventually make detection more accurate.