May 18, 2012
Food Chemistry Roundup
New studies reveal why black pepper fights fat cells, and why caffeine could help dry eye syndrome.
May 17, 2012
Social Status Genes
When a female monkey’s rank changes, thousands of her genes are affected.
May 16, 2012
Spoiled Milk
A listener asks why milk goes bad more quickly than other beverages.
May 15, 2012
Raven Relationships
Ravens remember other ravens as friendly or adversarial, even years later.
May 14, 2012
Sizing Up Weapons
People think others are larger and stronger if they’re holding a weapon in their hands.
Ravens can tell other ravens apart by voice, and they have a long memory. (Markus Boeckle/University of Vienna)
May 11, 2012
BIRDS & DINOSAURS - Scientists discover T. Rex's feathered cousin, did dino gas warm the ancient earth? And giant fleas that may have pestered the prehistoric giants. Also: why the amorous pursuits of an Australian bird has turned it into a horticulturalist, and how ravens keep track of friend and foe.
