CO2 & Near-Death Experiences
Scientists discover a possible physiological explanation for near-death experiences.
Shower Pollution
Bathing and showering could be washing drugs into our waterways.
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WEIRD SCIENCE: Behind the legend of the chupacabra, does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis? A physiological explanation for near-death experiences, and animals that live without oxygen.
F is for Fail
Exposing students to the letter "F" before taking a test makes them more likely to fail it.
Chupacabra
A legendary beast called the chupacabra has a surprisingly recent origin.
Motor Skills Roundup
Children with impaired muscle coordination may benefit from learning to perform magic tricks.
Sleepwalking Brains
A listener asks what's going on in the brain when someone is sleepwalking.
Scanning Memories
Researchers can distinguish between different memories using a brain scan.
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INSIDE THE MIND: Scanning memories in the brain, the neural overlap between music and language, inside the mind of a sleepwalker, the cognitive consequences of teenage binge drinking, and more.
Teen Brains & Drinking
Teen binge drinking causes brain damage and cognitive impairments that may be permanent.
Language & Music
Evidence from patients with brain damage suggests that music and language overlap in the brain.
Learning Evolution
An innovative exhibition helps children learn the concepts behind biological evolution.
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TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Lung-powered batteries, a spider-inspired water-repellent, art-restoring lasers, the health risks of polycarbonate plastics, and more.
Science Theater
Scientists and artists collaborate to bring science out of the lab and into the theater.
Teaching Math Anxiety
Female teachers may pass their own math anxiety to the girls they teach.
Physics of Superheroes
Superhero comic books offer surprising lessons in physics.
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COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: The physics of superheroes, teaching evolution to children, science in the theater, and math anxiety in girls.
Driving & Talking
Driving interferes with speaking and language comprehension.
Animal Behavior Roundup
A great ape called the bonobo never grows up.
Value of Most
English speakers agree on a surprisingly narrow numerical value for the word "most."