Fear and Bonding Roundup
The hormone oxytocin helps mothers bond with their babies.
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Spider Webs
A listener asks: Can spiders get caught in the webs of other spiders?
Vocal Joystick
A new computer program allows users to operate a mouse using just the sound of their voice.
Life Origins Roundup
A new study suggests that scientists looking for extraterrestrial life should look in interstellar …
Wasabi vs. Chili Peppers
A listener asks: Why does wasabi's kick disappear so quickly while the heat of chili peppers can …
Cancer Resistance
A small portion of the population may be especially resistant to cancer…could harnessing this …
Mate Selection Roundup
When it comes to speed dating, women are choosier than men.
Whale Energy
The shape of humpback whale flippers could make wind energy more efficient.
Bloody Evidence
DNA is found inside the nucleus of a cell. But red blood cells have no nucleus, so a listener asks: …
Blood Sugar Roundup
New research shows the effects of different foods and beverages on blood sugar levels and insulin …
Obesity Virus
A common virus makes human stem cells accumulate fat in the lab.