Podcast for 25 February 2011: Language & Behavior
The surprising way the brain processes Braille, bilingualism staves off dementia, and new research …
Animal Strength
Mother of pearl gets its strength from the combination of two very different kinds of materials.
Similar Snowflakes
A listener asks: Why do snowflakes appear so similar to each other?
Predicting Stuttering
Researchers are trying to predict which children will become persistent stutterers in order to …
Bilingualism & Alzheimer’s
Speaking a second language may slow down the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease.
Storing the Wind
The Department of Energy is developing new ways to store energy.
Podcast for 20 February 2011
ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL: The new science of aeroecology, deconstructing taste preferences, new ways …
Space Roundup
Solar technology could come in handy if a dangerous meteor is ever headed for earth.
Drumming Wasps
A drum-like beat determines whether a baby paper wasp will become a worker or a future queen.
Puberty & Osteoporosis
How early or late you hit puberty influences your risk of osteoporosis in old age.
Memory Tagging
The brain may “tag” certain experiences for long-term storage during sleep.
Bats & Carnivorous Plants
At least one carnivorous plant appears to have lost its taste for insects in favor of bat guano.