Doppler Baby Monitor
A Doppler radar baby monitor could alert parents when an infant stops breathing.
Undergrad Galaxy
University of Wisconsin undergraduates discover a new galaxy during an astronomy class.
Talking & Driving
Talking on a hands-free phone significantly distracts drivers.
Science Update: 12/22/08-12/26/08
All five of this week's shows bundled together.
Podcast
THE HUMAN CONDITION: Cleanliness clouds moral judgment, the genetics of the placebo effect, secrets …
Reward Psychology Roundup
Casanovas are more reckless with money, and dogs envy other dogs.
Genes & Placebos
A genetic variant is associated with a stronger placebo effect in some patients.
Cleanliness & Morality
Judging something as moral or immoral may come down to whether or not we've washed our hands.
Spreading Happiness
Happiness spreads through networks of people like a contagion.