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Toxic Sponge
Researchers invented a new material that sucks mercury and other heavy metals out of polluted water.
A Natural Attraction
Scientists making new adhesives are looking to nature for recipes.
The End of the Drip Line?
Researchers try to find the heaviest isotope of them all.
Chemical Leaks when Water is Hot
Study shows that when exposed to hot water, more bisphenol A leaks out.
3D, Without the Glasses
One step closer to glasses-free 3D movies.
Nanotech Cleans Up
Mopping up oil spills with nanopaper
Ira recently spoke with Nobel-winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel at the New School in New York City. See the archived webcast. (details)
On June 9, 2009, @scifri asked on Twitter for suggestions for "light but informative, science-y summer reading - geek beach books. any recommendations?" Here's what our followers came up with. Thanks for all the suggestions!
On April 3 we broadcast live from Tempe, Arizona as part of ASU's Origins event. See a web stream of the Origins Symposium here.
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Color from Nature
Clothing could get their color—and germ-fighting properties—from a strain of marine bacteria (2008-06-27)
Beewolves Coat Cocoons With Antibiotic Cocktail
Solitary wasps use bacteria to fend off infection (2010-03-04)
This Just In: We Want More Science News -- Those doyens of the digital world have just discovered something that you already know:
We Want MORE Science News!
Because you are on this web site and listent to SciFri audio and watch our Pick o' The Week videos this news does not come as much of a surprise... (more) 
