Episode 126 - September 21 2009

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Episode 126 - September 21 2009

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A new molecular model could help scientists predict the effects of global warming with greater accuracy. Biofuel production could undercut efforts to shrink a vast “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. New evidence suggests that green tea could improve bone health.

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Sep 21, 2009

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Episode 13 - Aug 1, 2007: Potato chip flavoring boosts longevity of concrete. Bright future for new drug delivery system intended to minimize side effects. New process may enable motorists to fill er up - with wheat. Developing a toolkit for personalized medicine. Toward faster t by ACS Science Elements
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Episode 126 - September 21 2009

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