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From archaeology to zoology, from atoms to galaxies, each week Our World serves up a state-of-the-art mix of news and features.
Our World is VOA's flagship radio program for news of science and technology, health and medicine, space, the environment, and agriculture.
Our World presents the latest news and in-depth features — all in a lively, fast-paced state-of-the-art package.
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Scientists Report Steep Decline in Algae Critical to Marine Food Chain |
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Genetically Modified Salmon Could Be First The US government is considering, for the first time, the approval of a genetically-modified animal for human consumption. The animal being considered is salmon, but approval of the genetically modified fish could open the door for other animals as well. Zulima Palacio has the story, which is narrated by Frances Alonzo. |
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X-rays Reveal Caterpillar Locomotion A team of scientists from Tufts University and Virginia Tech have used powerful X-rays to reveal for the first time the surprising inner workings of a crawling caterpillar. What they found not only sheds new light on animal mobility but could also inspire radical new robotic designs. Rosanne Skirble has the details. |
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Study Says Weight Loss Surgery Safest at Busy Hospitals |
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MIT researchers create fibers that detect and produce sound Researchers at MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have created fibers that can actually detect and produce sound. In the August issue of "Nature Materials", Professor Yoel Fink and his colleagues unveiled a new breakthrough in developing what are being called functional fibers. These fibers could be used in clothing that are themselves sensitive microphones for capturing speech or monitoring bodily functions, and also contain tiny filaments that could measure blood flow in capillaries or pressure in the brain. We talk with Professor Fink about his group's work in creating these new "functional fibers" and how these new materials can be put to use. |
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