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October 16th - 31st, 2005 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 10/17 Eau de Microbe: Bacteria could be responsible for the tangerine-like scent emitted from the crested auklet during mating season.
Tue., 10/18 Estrogen in Our Water: Researchers are using fluorescent baker’s yeast to detect and measure estrogen in the environment.Wed., 10/19 Reclaiming Brownfields with Fabricated Soil: Layering on manmade soil to chemically contaminated sites called brownfields promotes plant growth and helps restore the environment.
Thurs., 10/20 Oregano as a Natural Preservative: Aside from tasting good, oregano may also inhibit mold growth on bread and other food products.
Fri., 10/21 Friendly Fungi: Eco-friendly fungi that grow inside plants could turn out to be an organic farmer’s best friend by helping crops fight off diseases and insects.
Mon., 10/24 Frog Slime Antimicrobials: Frogs secrete a slime that could be used as an antibacterial weapon against illness-causing microbes in humans.
Tue., 10/25 Microbial Tree of Life: The same advanced technology that decoded the human genome is helping scientists to accurately redraw the tree of life.
Wed., 10/26 Beewolfs and Bacteria: The female European beewolf wasp employs a team of bacteria to protect her offspring from harmful microbes.
Thurs., 10/27 Deep Sea Worms By Hot Vents: If it weren’t for poison-eating microbes, the giant tube worms that live by the hot springs on the ocean floor could not survive.
Fri., 10/28 Fungi, Food and Fits: L-S-D produced by a fungus that infects rye may have been the catalyst for the infamous Salem witch trials.
Mon., 10/31 Slime Molds: With names like Ca-Ca de Luna and Dog Vomit you might think slime molds should be avoided, but they can really be quite fascinating creatures.
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