Choir Effect
'Tis the season for choral singing. Bob Hirshon has this story about a mystery hidden in the …
Podcast
Anger can be healthy, birds on parenting, why teenagers are out of control, getting cold can give …
Urban Myth Roundup
Scientists have long derided the notion that getting cold could give you a cold. But a new study …
Teenage Brains
New research is helping scientists better understand the teenage brain--and may help you better …
Hospital Noise
A hospital room is the last place you'd expect to get some rest--overhead pages and beeping …
Begging Birds
Science reporter Bob Hirshon answers one listener's question about the challenges of avian …
Anger and Stress
When challenged, do you usually respond with anger or fear? A new study suggests one may be …
Lie Detector Roundup
You know the old saying that the way to the heart is through the stomach? Well, the stomach may also …
Turkey and Immunity
Tryptophan is a chemical found in turkey. Seinfeld mocked it for making people sleepy, but science …
Moon Base
Experts and citizens are debating whether it's worth it to return to the moon. One group says we …