Talk Pedometer
“Talk pedometers” measure how many words children hear throughout the day in the home.
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The Body’s Sense of Taste
Taste receptors are actually located all over the body, not just in the mouth.
Portable PET Scanners
A PET scanner in a helmet reveals the standing and walking brain.
Saturn’s Hexagonal Storm
Planetary scientists puzzle over a strange, hexagon on Saturn.
Endangered Crow Calls
What happens to the calls of an endangered bird species when its only remaining members live in …
Indoor Myopia Explained
Qualities of indoor lighting may lead to nearsightedness.
Road Birds
Playing birdsongs near roads can entice birds to repopulate abandoned habitat.
Testing for Pesticides
Computer modeling may reveal which pesticides post long-term risks.
Camping Improves Sleep
More time spent outdoors resets circadian rhythms to help us get a full night’s sleep.
Birdsong Warm-Ups
Songbirds, like people, may need to warm up their voices before they sing.