Anti-Cheating Hormone
The hormone oxytocin has many functions in the human body. Scientists now think it may also help …
Snake Venom Painkiller
Scientists have isolated a potent painkiller from the venom of the deadly black mamba snake.
Paleotempestology Roundup
The new science of paleotempestology studies ocean sediment to uncover ancient hurricanes.
Lupus vs. Cancer
Lupus antibodies may become an unlikely ally against cancer.
Stingy Kids
Children, like adults, act more generous when they’re being watched.
Listening to Football Helmets
Measuring the acoustical signatures of colliding football helmets could help improve helmet safety.
Digitizing Ancient Texts
Sophisticated computer imaging may help decode the world's oldest un-deciphered written language.
Podcast for 16 November 2012
BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES & BEETLES - How radar helped solve a migration mystery, why malaria could be …
Autism Roundup
The incidence of autism has increased in recent years, and so have efforts to identify and treat it …
Painful Math Anxiety
Areas of the brain normally associated with physical pain are activated when people with math …