Blue Bananas
You might not think by looking at them that bananas are really blue.
Allergies & Cancer Roundup
Allergies are associated with a lower risk of certain cancers.
Phonagnosia
Researchers report the case of a woman who can't recognize voices over the phone.
Cancer Genome
Scientists have sequenced the entire genetic code of a cancerous tumor.
Hearts & Headphones
Scientists discover why portable headphones and implantable medical devices don't mix.
Mineral Evolution
Earth's diverse array of inorganic minerals is the result of biological evolution.
Colleges Toss Tests
Many colleges have made standardized tests optional for admission.
Pain & Empathy
Watching someone in pain causes viewers to feel pain themselves.
Car Talk
Drivers make fewer mistakes when hearing a voice that matches their mood.
Self-Stereotyping
Both men and women do worse on an online math test when assigned a female avatar.
Pricey Wine
The price of a wine arbitrarily influences how pleasurable it is to drink.
Nanoparticles & Skin
Nanoparticles are common ingredients in cosmetics, but scientists are finding that they're more than skin deep.
Food Allergies
Scientists are developing an unconventional but surprisingly straightforward treatment for food allergies.
Thoreau’s Plants
Global warming has altered the composition of plants on the shores of Walden since the time of Henry David Thoreau.
Slave Ants Revolt
Enslaved ants rebel when something just doesn't smell right.
Political Beliefs
A person's physical reaction to threats can predict their political beliefs.
Scary Monsters
A listener wonders why we fear irrational things when there are plenty of real threats out there.
Baldness & Soup Roundup
Scientists have identified new genes to blame for male-pattern baldness.