Kryptonite for Sharks
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Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.
Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.
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Kryptonite for Sharks
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Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.
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Preview: S39 Ep6 | 4m 10s | A two-hour special from the producers of "Making Stuff" (4m 10s)
This Rare Earth Metal Repels Sharks
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Clip: S39 Ep6 | 1m 19s | This is kryptonite for sharks. (2012) (1m 19s)
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Clip: S39 Ep6 | 2m 46s | Watch David Pogue's hilarious out-takes from NOVA's "Hunting the Elements." (2m 46s)
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