Science News and Coffee Wilt Disease

Meera Senthilingam

This week we find out why it may be beneficial to run barefoot, how new high-tech sanners could home in on cancers and how scientists have identified the proteins that keep our nerve cells alive. We also investigate how scientists in Uganda are fighting the Coffee Wilt fungus by creating resistant coffee plants and cloning them for mass distribution. Plus, we find out the best way to dry your laundry, in Question of the Week!