Scary Monsters
A listener wonders why we fear irrational things when there are plenty of real threats out there.
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Seeking Out Fear
The science of human fear is much more complex than is commonly thought.
Restoring Touch
Scientists are learning the complex nerve signals that allow us to experience the sensation of …
Fear & the Brain
The science of human fear is much more complex than is commonly thought.
Sickle Cell Gene Editing
Scientists use a powerful new gene editing tool to treat sickle cell disease.
Feather Mystery Solved
The berries of invasive honeysuckle plants are causing birds in eastern North America to change …
Jumping Spider Hearing
Scientists discover that a spider renowned for its sharp vision can also hear with its hair.
Raindrop Fossils
Raindrop impressions, preserved for 2.7 billion years, reveal clues about the early Earth's climate.
Emotional Music
Music and speech use the same tonal qualities to evoke happy and sad emotions.