Robot Toy Box
Researchers are testing different interactive strategies for a robot toy box that encourages kids to clean up.
Low Testosterone Dads
Low testosterone may be associated with parental involvement in fathers.
Placental Health
The ecology of the womb can have lifelong health effects for the developing fetus.
Smart Guns
Biometric sensors on guns could decrease accidental deaths and suicides.
Childhood Amnesia
By the age of 7, we’ve forgotten more than half of our memories from early childhood.
Artificial Dye Safety
Some people argue that food dyes are harmful to human health, but do decades of safety research back up these allegations?
Baby Tooth Cavities
Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.
Schizophrenia & Brain Maturation
Some mental illnesses, like schizophrenia, seem to involve overzealous brain maturation.
Mice & Autism
A common drug reverses social deficits and repetitive behaviors in mice with autism-like symptoms.
Podcast for 15 November 2013
YOUNG BRAINS - Just how long does the teenage brain take to mature? How teenagers with autism see things differently. And, scientists reverse autistic-like symptoms in adolescent mice. Also: can you put barcodes on brain cells? And, what casino rats can tell us about gambling addiction.
Teenagers & Autism
Autistic teens and infants at risk for autism share a heightened interest in looking at objects.
Fiction & Social Perception
Reading literary fiction, more so than other types of books, improves performance at gauging others' mental states.
Podcast for 4 October 2013
CHILD HEALTH - Why premature babies have advanced vision, and, do all babies have a condition called synesthesia? We'll answer questions about kids' cavities and toddlers' toys. And, we'll tackle the science behind the recent resurgence in measles cases.
Measles Resurgence
Measles cases in the U.S. are on track to be the worst since 1996.
Infant Synesthesia
Only a tiny fraction of adults have a condition called synesthesia, but all of us may be born with it.
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it's not a big concern.
Preemie Color Vision
Premature infants have better-developed color vision than full-term infants conceived at the same time.
Baby Tooth Cavities
Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.
Preschoolers & Choice
Giving preschoolers a choice whether or not to share may encourage future generosity.
Yucky Medicines
Scientists are trying to learn how to make bitter medicines taste better, especially to kids.
Podcast for 23 August 2013
IN THE KITCHEN - Why grapefruit and some medications don't mix. Is going gluten-free a good idea? How overeating affects the brain. And, is food coloring safe?
Secondhand Vaccinations
A vaccine for infants has surprisingly benefited unvaccinated seniors.
Chemotherapy & Infertility
Researchers discover why chemotherapy makes women infertile – and hopefully, how to stop it.