Hawkmoth Flight
Insects called hawkmoths eat enormous amounts of sugar, but they don’t use it all for energy.
Talk Pedometer
“Talk pedometers” measure how many words children hear throughout the day in the home.
Indoor Myopia Explained
Qualities of indoor lighting may lead to nearsightedness.
Brilliance Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes about extreme intelligence take hold in the early school years.
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it’s unlikely.
Sitting Close to the TV
A Science Update listener asks if sitting too close to the television can hurt your eyes.
Binge Drinking Teens
Could teenage binge drinking have effects on the next generation, even if they’re never exposed to alcohol?
Gifted & Overlooked
New research shows that gifted and talented programs overlook qualified black and Hispanic kids.
Googling Chicken Pox
Internet search engines can help predict disease outbreaks.
Mother’s Voice
Brain scans reveal the power of a mother’s voice on her child.
Fraternal Twin Genetics
Scientists pinpoint two genes that help explain why fraternal twins are common in some extended families and not in others.
Babies & Music
A new study suggests musical games with their parents could not only boost babies’ musical development, but could help them recognize speech patterns, too.
Discipline & Empathy
A little empathy goes a long way when it comes to improving discipline problems in school.
Baboon Childhoods
Do baboons respond to trauma and stress in childhood the same way people do?
Adolescent Anxiety
Variations in a fear-controlling brain circuit could be a factor in adolescent anxiety disorders.
Flu Shots & Pregnancy
Flu shots protect pregnant women - and their babies.
Children & Noise
Research suggests that children can’t filter out noise the way adults can, with profound implications for learning.
Children & Noise
Research suggests that children can’t filter out noise the way adults can, with profound implications for learning.
Baby Tooth Cavities
Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.
Bullying & Social Networks
Enlisting the help of influential students to reduce bullying and other conflict in schools.
Reversing Blindness in India
A project that restores sight to blind people in India is highlighting the resiliency of the human brain.