Beyond Copenhagen
Scientists met in Washington, D.C. recently to discuss how to deal with the effects climate change is already having on critical ecosystems.
Venomous Dinosaurs
A venomous feathered dinosaur may have eaten its prey alive.
Boron Nanotubes
The main ingredient in clown makeup is being used to create a nano-material that could protect astronauts from solar radiation.
Wide Awake Drunk
Energy drinks containing both caffeine and alcohol could lead to unsafe behavior.
First Impressions
First impressions of someone's personality based on a photograph alone can be surprisingly accurate.
Changing Hail
A listener asks if hail changes size as it falls to the ground.
Naked Mole Rat Survival
Naked mole rats can survive without oxygen longer than any other mammal.
Animal Antics
For some animals, being too attractive to the opposite sex can actually hurt the gene pool.
Antarctic Treaty
Scientists from all over the world recently gathered in Washington, DC to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty.
Running Monkeys
Vigorous exercise helps monkeys avoid symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Facebook Personality
Our social networking profiles are surprisingly accurate reflections of our true personalities.
Aging Roundup
A sign of premature aging shows up in the DNA of people who were abused as children.
Old Earthquakes
Aftershocks from major earthquakes in the Midwest go on for hundreds of years.
Accounting Fraud Alert
A new algorithm looks for accounting fraud by analyzing non-financial statistics.
Flu by the Book
A listener asks if handling library books puts him at an increased risk of contracting an influenza virus.
Insect Engineering Roundup
Insects inspire innovations in cell biology and medicine.
Cigarette Bacteria
Cigarettes harbor a wide variety of disease-causing bacteria.
Genes & Empathy
A genetic variation correlates with a strong sense of empathy.
Sick Mummies
Researchers discover signs of heart disease in ancient Egyptian mummies.
Old Flu Antibodies
Outbreaks of the H1N1 virus during the twentieth century left many people with long-term resistance to the swine flu.
Chewing Gum Myth
A listener asks: If you accidentally swallow chewing gum, does it really take years to go through your system?