AUG 24, 2010 |
Sunscreen Timing A listener asks: how long should you wait after applying sunscreen before going outside? |
AUG 18, 2010 |
Tibetan Adaptation Tibetans have a unique genetic adaptation that allows them to survive high altitude, low oxygen conditions. |
AUG 17, 2010 |
Octopus Venom Scientists think venom from Antarctic octopi may have pain-killing properties. |
AUG 16, 2010 |
Cancer & Fructose Cancer cells selectively use fructose to divide and proliferate. |
AUG 9, 2010 |
Changing Oceans The effect of climate change on the world's oceans may have dire consequences for humans. |
AUG 4, 2010 |
Ivy Sunscreen English ivy produces natural nano-sized particles that could improve sunscreens. |
JUL 29, 2010 |
Bacterial Goldilocks Bacteria find thawed arctic soils really yummy. That might be good for the bacteria, but it could be bad for the planet. |
JUL 22, 2010 |
Maglev Food Magnetic levitation technology can be used to analyze food. |
JUN 15, 2010 |
Cell Phone Air Sensors Installing chemical sensors in cell phones could create a worldwide system for identifying dangerous airborne toxins. |
JUN 14, 2010 |
Artificial Pancreas A prototype artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar in diabetic patients. |
JUN 7, 2010 |
Waste into Plastic Scientists have developed a way to turn municipal waste into biodegradable plastic. |
JUN 2, 2010 |
Chitosan A material found in lobster shells helps repair damaged nerves. |
MAY 25, 2010 |
Brain Master Switch Scientists have identified a protein that serves as the brain's master switch. |
MAY 20, 2010 |
Air Pollution & Pregnancy Exposing pregnant women to a common air pollutant may impact their children's intelligence. |
MAY 7, 2010 |
Biofuels Roundup Researchers look into novel new biofuel sources. |
MAY 5, 2010 |
Enviropigs Genetically engineered pigs produce 70 percent less phosphorus in their waste. |
APR 27, 2010 |
CO2 & Near-Death Experiences Scientists discover a possible physiological explanation for near-death experiences. |
APR 26, 2010 |
Oxygen-Free Animals Scientists have discovered animals that can survive in the absence of oxygen. |
APR 23, 2010 |
Plants vs. Insects Roundup A protein in coffee beans is an effective pesticide. |
APR 20, 2010 |
Shower Pollution Bathing and showering could be washing drugs into our waterways. |
APR 2, 2010 |
Rare Earth Roundup Rare earth elements make many modern technologies possible, but extracting them results in large amounts of toxic waste. |
MAR 25, 2010 |
Body Batteries A new coating for rubber surfaces may make it possible for our bodies to power electric gadgets. |
MAR 22, 2010 |
Marine Epilepsy Algal blooms can cause epileptic symptoms in sea lions and other marine mammals. |
MAR 19, 2010 |
Environmental Health Roundup Despite looking green and attractive, many parks may actually create more pollution than they prevent. |
FEB 21, 2010 |
Bad Plastic Polycarbonate plastics that contain a chemical called bisphenol A can disrupt normal reproductive development in both rodents and humans. |
