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NOVA scienceNOW : 40 - Killer Microbe

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Along with all the problems that war brings, we're now facing a new enemy invader emerging from Iraq. Its soldiers are packing ...

Eat Bacteria | NOVA scienceNOW

Eat Bacteria | NOVA scienceNOW

What are the secrets behind your favorite foods? Why are some treats — like chocolate chip cookies — delectable, while others ...

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How does sleep affect a surgeon's learning and performance?

NOVA | Venom: Nature's Killer

NOVA | Venom: Nature's Killer

Hunting down the most venomous animals to reveal their medical mysteries. Airs February 23, 2011 at 9pm on

NOVA scienceNOW |  NOVA Short | Blocking Bitter Taste

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Blocking Bitter Taste

Meet a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. For more go to

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NOVA scienceNOW : 37 - Sleep

NOVA scienceNOW : 37 - Sleep

We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. Why? Believe it or not, scientists don't know for sure. But evidence is building that ...

NOVA scienceNOW : 10 - Fuel cells

NOVA scienceNOW : 10 - Fuel cells

Hydrogen fuel cell cars, whose only tailpipe emission is water, are often hailed as one solution to our energy woes. But many ...