Antikythera Mechanism
An ancient astronomical calculator had a dedicated calendar for the Olympics and other games.
Lake on Titan
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a large, liquid lake on Saturn's moon Titan.
Alcoholic Tree Shrews
A small mammal drinks alcohol without becoming intoxicated.
Fish Roundup
The beautiful but invasive lionfish is wreaking havoc on its adopted ecosystems.
New Energy
A Nobel laureate says the key to solving the energy crisis is to take bold, risky steps and seek diverse solutions.
Canada Explosion
Diamonds and precious metals in the American Midwest point to a cataclysmic explosion in Canada long ago.
Poisonous Berries
A listener wants to know why some berries bother being poisonous.
Drug & Alcohol Roundup
Researchers find that harsh drug laws don't lead to a decrease in drug use.
Sprinters’ Advantage
An Olympic sprinter's proximity to the starter's gun could influence the outcome of a race.
Weighing Black Holes
A new technique helps scientists measure the mass of giant black holes.
SIDS & Serotonin
Irregular brain chemistry may make some babies more prone to SIDS.
Mind-Body Connection
Scientists have discovered a key to the mind-body connection.
Voting & Happiness Roundup
Voting could be in your genes and happiness depends on where you live.
Solar Concentrators
New technology could make solar panels far more cost-effective.
Matching Side Effects
Matching drugs' side effects could reveal new clinical uses for them.
Molecular Space Cloud
Scientists are looking for organic molecules floating in our Milky Way.
Mosquito Repellents
DEET has been repelling mosquitoes for over 50 years, but scientists are now developing more effective alternatives.