Magnetic Stripe
A listener asks why credit cards with magnetic stripes don't stick to the fridge.
Science Update
Nitrogen Pollution
Human-produced nitrogen may pose as large an environmental risk as carbon emissions.
Podcast
ANIMAL MODELS: Rhesus monkey social relationships reveal a link between stress and overeating, what …
Obesity & Energy
Researchers look inside the cell for a possible obesity treatment.
Antidepressants & Vision
The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) shows promise in correcting a vision problem.
Negligent Mice
Mice that neglect their offspring have a neuro-chemical disruption in their brains.
Platypus Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the duck-billed platypus, a gold mine for genetic research.
Podcast
MEDICINE & TECHNOLOGY: CSI in the hospital, remote medicine with cellular phones, a better gas …
Escape Hood
A lightweight hood provides emergency protection against biological or chemical threats.
Hospital CSI
Hospitals are using crime scene investigation techniques to root out infections.
Cancer Bubbles
Tumore cells can spread malignancy through tiny bubbles containing cancer-causing proteins.