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An update to the stethoscope, why fevers may be healthy, how whales' brains are like ours, making …
Obesity Pathway
Insights into the genetics of obesity could lead to new drugs.
Ultrasound Stethoscope
A new stethoscope works in very noisy places and could help medics on the battlefield.
Antique Roundup
Both a sky calculator from ancient Greece and steel from the ancient Middle East used some pretty …
Podcast
Headbanging termites, why we eat salmon before--and not after--they spawn, a "smart bomb" …
Cultural Rhythms
How you interpret a simple rhythm depends on what language you speak.
Termite Headbanging
Termites really know how to raise a ruckus when faced with danger.
Salmon Harvest
A listener asks: Why don't we eat salmon after they spawn, to help conserve them?
Dental Smart Bomb
A new generation of "smart" dental rinses could help eliminate cavities.