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Archive for November 2009

November 2, 2009

 

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Lancewoods And Moas Long Gone

How lancewood tree leaves change to defend against the moa, a flightless bird.

November 3, 2009

 

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Play And Language

How is a young child's ability to play intimately related to the more serious goal of acquiring language skills?

November 4, 2009

 

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The Psychology Of Imaginary Friends

When you were a child, did you have a imaginary friend?

November 5, 2009

 

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An Accidental Molecule

Find out what accidental discovery has global warming scientists excited.

November 6, 2009

 

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Why Honey Turns Hard

Ever wonder why your favorite jar of honey turns hard?

November 9, 2009

 

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Blood And Guts Crickets

Find out which cricket is not as loveable as the others

November 10, 2009

 

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Earth-Like Mars

Similarities between Mars and Earth are plentiful...does that mean Mars has life as well?

November 11, 2009

 

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Mentos And Diet Coke–The Explosive Reaction Explained!

Ever wonder how the mentos and diet cola experiment works?

November 12, 2009

 

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Cats And strings

Most cats and kittens love to play with string, but if a feline begins to swallow string, it could become a deadly game.

November 13, 2009

 

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Beer Power

Learn how scientists are recycling brewery waste to create energy.

November 16, 2009

 

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Food And Mood

Why do some doctors give antidepressants, but not diet pills, to overweight patients?

November 17, 2009

 

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Acacias, Ants And Elephants

Learn how acacias, ants and elephants work together to survive.

November 18, 2009

 

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Moldy Cheese

Mold is used to create many pungent cheese flavors.

November 19, 2009

 

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Raindrops Of Many Sizes

Why are raindrops different sizes when they fall from the sky?

November 20, 2009

 

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Why Ice Is Not Slippery

Slipping on ice is no fun. But, why is ice, technically, not slippery?

November 23, 2009

 

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Farmers And Trees

Who has been cutting down the trees? Hint: It's not who you think!

November 24, 2009

 

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Fragrant And Toxic

New research suggests that burning a candle may be toxic.

November 25, 2009

 

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Exposed While Scanned

Why would people choose to have tests done that expose them to radiation?

November 26, 2009

 

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X-Raying The Earth

Scientists are learning how to look at the inside of earth using earthquakes.

November 27, 2009

 

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Slime Molds Or Aliens?

What in the world is a slime mold? Is it an alien?

November 30, 2009

 

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Prehistoric Runways

What are prehistoric runways and why are they so important?

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