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Sunny Delight
A new study may explain why spring can't come enough and the genes behind your sun tan.
Killing Disease with Bugs
One proposed method to fight malaria is to modify the genes of the mosquitoes that carry the disease.
A Cure for Baldness?
New research shows that mice can grow new hair follicles as adults. The mice just need to be wounded to do it.
SciFri File: Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
A company is mass-marketing a genetic test for breast and ovarian cancer. Would you get tested?
Insect Attack
Some entomologists worry that insects are an overlooked avenue for terrorist attack.
Fountain of Youth for Yeast
Diet and gene modification make baker's yeast live ten times longer than its life expectancy.
Need a laugh? Get some good science jokes (and a bunch of groaners, too) in our chat with three science comedians.
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Raj Lada is on a quest to keep your Christmas tree thriving in the afterlife. Get his embalming tips.
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SciFri listeners from across the country sent in photos of lichens from their neighborhoods. Lichenologist James Lendemer identified them. Check it out!
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Have you noticed that the word "geek" has gotten a little chic? Maybe it's time for a new term for those of us true geeks. Tell us your suggestion for the new geek.
Chemical Leaks when Water is Hot
Study shows that when exposed to hot water, more bisphenol A leaks out. (2008-02-01)
A Window into the Heart ... and Everything Else
A transparent fish reveals the inner-workings of the body. (2008-02-29)
Better Medicine Through Cell Phones
Answer that call—your ultrasound results are on the line. (2008-05-02)
Spotting Stress in Statues
A new way to target weak spots in statues could also work for bones, engines, and icebergs (2008-05-19)
Painless Injections
Good news for those who fear needles: microelectronics. (2009-08-20)
Gluing Broken Bones
A tiny sea worm may hold the key to knitting bones without screws. (2009-08-21)
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