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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Tea vs. Cortisol, Tarantula Travel + Nano WC's

This week's show features remastered rebroadcasts of 3 of the last year's reports:

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Some species of spider have been found to have silk spinning organs not just in the regular place - on their bellies, but also on their feet. Researchers say this may change what is known about spider evolution. Plus, a British study into the relaxing effects of black tea and how it reduces and ameliorates levels and effects of the stress hormone cortisol. And a bathroom that cleans itself is now possible thanks to Aussie experimenets with nano-particulate coatings for surfaces, that are self-cleaning and that kill e.coli. Good news for hospitals and other places.