Say What
Sometimes our mouths seem faster than our brains. One podcast listener asked why that is.
Flapping Microplane
To check for threats on the battlefield and to guard against terrorist threats at home, engineers are developing a wide variety of small, agile robots …
Medical Light Roundup
Scientists are now looking to lasers to help kill harmful bacteria.
Language Technology
Autism, Down's syndrome, and cerebral palsy make it hard to communicate through speech. But new technologies are helping kids with these conditions …
Fossil Protein
Scientists are hoping to mine dinosaur bones for the next best thing to DNA.
Otters and Cats
New research shows that keeping cats indoors is not only safer for them, but it also protects other cute, fuzzy animals, too.
Hiring Roundup
Would you trust a computer to match you with your perfect job--or your perfect mate? One researcher thinks you will.
Marital Heartache
We all know that stress is bad for your heart, and stress in your marriage is one of the worst kinds. But recent research suggests that men and women …
Kids Online
The website MySpace has been in the news a lot recently--and not for good things. But before parents start taking their kids' computers away, one …
Salamander Streams
When it comes to nature, little things can make a big difference. We have one example from the streams of the Ozark Plateau.
Dino Doc Roundup
Some diseases that humans suffer from today, like cancer and gout, can also be seen in animals all the way back to dinosaurs. But do doctors belong in …
Stereo Smell
Although the latest home entertainment centers have amazing stereo systems, our own body's built-in hearing and vision are pretty remarkable as well. …
Dirty Bacteria
More and more disease-causing germs are becoming resistant to antibiotics. To learn more about the problem, some scientists may literally have to do …
Autism and IQ
There's a lot of talk about an autism epidemic these days. But what if autism isn't a disease at all?
Toxic Algae
Red tide is famous for turning the wataer off the Florida coast toxic and blood-colored. Other algal blooms are not as recognizable by color, but can …
Microbe Roundup
It's uncanny how quickly germs come up with counter-defenses against every drug that researchers develop. Here we report on two new efforts to gain …
Crack Dynamics
Almost any brittle material can crack, whether it's a drinking glass or the crust of the Earth. But while cracking is something we see everywhere, …
Promoting Parasites
Wetlands around the world have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Now scientists have found a new cheap and easy way of monitoring those that …
Spiteless Chimps
From soap operas to political campaigns, spite runs rampant in the human world. But do higher animals share our spiteful tendencies?
Popular Hit
Beyonce and Britney rise predictably to the top of the pop charts every time they release new singles. But does their success reflect quality or just …
Man and Beast Roundup
It's no secret that we humans aren't good at living in harmony with nature. But did ancient humans do any better?
Obesity Virus
It's well known that washing your hands will help you avoid catching colds. But could it also keep you from getting fat?