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CO2 For Allergies
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on May 15, 2008
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Allergy season is here, and along with your hay fever, you may be experiencing the annoying side effects of today's drugs. But a new treatment for allergies--with fewer side effects--might come from the same substance blamed for global warming, carbon dioxide. This ScienCentral News video explains.
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Magnetic Brain Boost
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on May 09, 2008
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Whether it's hitting the books for exams or extreme situations like combat, lack of sleep often comes at times when we need to perform at our best. Now, as this ScienCentral News video reports, brain researchers studying how sleep deprivation impairs memory have found a potential remedy.
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Gasoline From Trees
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on May 06, 2008
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Scientists have found a way to convert wood fiber from trees into fuel for your car. As this ScienCentral News report explains, the surprisingly simple process might put biofuels in your car's tank without using the world's food supply.
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Squid Beaks
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on May 02, 2008
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Think of Edward Scissorhands with a body made out of Jello. How would he not cut himself to pieces? Researchers have long asked that question about squid -- soft squishy creatures with hard, sharp beaks. As this ScienCentral News video explains, the answers could lead to a useful new class of materials.
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Lead and Alzheimer's
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on May 01, 2008
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We've all heard about the hidden danger lead poses to our children, but what about those of us who were exposed to lead long ago? New research is showing lead exposure might lead to problems much later in life. This ScienCentral News video reports on early evidence of a link between lead and Alzheimer's Disease.
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Autism and Virtual Pals
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on April 30, 2008
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Kids with autism have trouble listening and responding, but they may get some help from a virtual friend. As this ScienCentral News video explains, technology could help previously isolated kids make connections in the real world.
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Rainy Days and Weekdays
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on April 25, 2008
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When rain ruins weekend plans, it seems like Mother Nature can be a real drip. But weather researchers have found evidence that rain storms tend to take it easy on the weekend. As this ScienCentral News video explains, the extra weekday rain might be caused by the pollution we generate by commuting to work.
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Caffeine and Skin
from ScienCentral News: Making Sense of Science on April 24, 2008
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Coffee, tea, or...sunscreen? That might one day happen if research into the anti-skin cancer properties of caffeine proves true. As this ScienCentral report explains, research into the effects of caffeine in mice shows it can help get rid of sun damaged skin cells before they become cancerous.
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Great for catching up on how science impacts your life
By sciencentral on 2006-03-23 09:04:32
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Science isn't boring! Catch these short news clips to find out how science is having an impact on all aspect of our lives. They are easy to follow stories on complex topics, so you can stay informed.
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