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Chewing gum that's not sticky. Worms and bacteria team up. Some very hairy genetics. And more.
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Cancer resistance could be in the blood. Does antibacterial soap really work? A mouse model for …
Wasabi vs. Chili Peppers
A listener asks: Why does wasabi's kick disappear so quickly while the heat of chili peppers can …
Mate Selection Roundup
When it comes to speed dating, women are choosier than men.
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Whale-inspired windmills. Tracing the origins of a killer asteroid. Using vowels to sell. And more.
Plant Gravity
A listener asks: Regardless of how you plant a seed, the roots always grow downward and the shoots …
Whale Energy
The shape of humpback whale flippers could make wind energy more efficient.
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The mosquito's exquisite sense of smell. How genes affect our odor perception. The cognitive skills …
Bloody Evidence
DNA is found inside the nucleus of a cell. But red blood cells have no nucleus, so a listener asks: …
Smelly Genes
New genetic evidence explains why each person perceives odors differently.
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Ice that won't melt. Finches driven to cheat. How music effects the brain. Increased carbon dioxide …
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Why the flu strikes in winter. The genetic code of one species found inside another's. Salamanders …