Sex and Violins
Commercials on sexy and violent TV shows aren't as memorable, and musicians have a better memory for words than non-musicians.
Eye Movement
Measuring eye movement can give early warnings of mental illness.
Cats and Water
Why are cats afraid of water? (Maybe a bad early experience with water, but it's not inborn)
Saving Aleut
A project to record the native Alaskan language Aleut before it disappears
Basil Wrap
Impregnating a plastic wrap with essence of basil keeps food safe from microbes
Faces in Space
Using a computer to watch an astronaut's facial expressions to diagnose any stress/health problems.
Tornado Advice
Should I open my windows in the event of a tornado? (nope, just makes damage worse)
Ferret Protein
A protein ferret's need to get pregnant also important for cancer metastasis
Easy Health Roundup
Eating peanuts, drinking green tea and loosening your tie are good for you!
Crime Scene House
A house where forensics students learn how to cover a crime scene
Nodding Confidence
Nodding or shaking your head affects how confident you are in your own thoughts
Dry Lips
Why does licking you lips dry them out? (because that moisture evaporates, taking lip moisture with it.)
T. Rex Bully
A new exhibit that says T. rex didn't hunt prey, but was a carrion-eater
Pain Roundup
A structure in the brain called RAIC suppresses pain, and analyzing genetics could help in prescribing the right pain medicines.
Bird Rest Stops
Migrating birds don't get the fat and protein they need to make their journeys.
Born for Strokes
Underweight and premature babies might be at higher risk for strokes as adults.
Environment Roundup
Coral reefsare disappearing even faster than once thought, and earthworms are wiping out native species.
Bacteria Ballistics
Shooting bacteria out of agun to see if they could have survived an impact on Mars
Expanding Universe
What is the universe expanding into? (Nothing, except for a mysterious fourth dimension.)