Popularity & Bullying
Kids tend to get more aggressive as they get more popular – up to a point.
Braille Brains
The same area of the brain is activated whether you’re a blind person reading Braille with your …
Podcast for 25 February 2011: Language & Behavior
The surprising way the brain processes Braille, bilingualism staves off dementia, and new research …
Animal Strength
Mother of pearl gets its strength from the combination of two very different kinds of materials.
Similar Snowflakes
A listener asks: Why do snowflakes appear so similar to each other?
Predicting Stuttering
Researchers are trying to predict which children will become persistent stutterers in order to …
Bilingualism & Alzheimer’s
Speaking a second language may slow down the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease.
Storing the Wind
The Department of Energy is developing new ways to store energy.
Podcast for 20 February 2011
ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL: The new science of aeroecology, deconstructing taste preferences, new ways …