Old Earthquakes
Aftershocks from major earthquakes in the Midwest go on for hundreds of years.
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Accounting Fraud Alert
A new algorithm looks for accounting fraud by analyzing non-financial statistics.
Flu by the Book
A listener asks if handling library books puts him at an increased risk of contracting an influenza …
Cigarette Bacteria
Cigarettes harbor a wide variety of disease-causing bacteria.
Genes & Empathy
A genetic variation correlates with a strong sense of empathy.
Sick Mummies
Researchers discover signs of heart disease in ancient Egyptian mummies.
Old Flu Antibodies
Outbreaks of the H1N1 virus during the twentieth century left many people with long-term resistance …
Chewing Gum Myth
A listener asks: If you accidentally swallow chewing gum, does it really take years to go through …
Sandcastle Worm Glue
A small sea creature inspires a potentially useful medical glue.
Ancient Pollination
Millions of years before flowers evolved, insects were pollinating non-flowering plants.
Aggressive Faces
Men's facial structure correlates with aggressive behavior, and how others judge them.