Fossil Bird
Researchers have found an ancestor of modern birds that walked with dinosaurs.
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Alcohol and Colds
We answer this listener's question: Can a shot of alcohol stop a cold in its tracks?
The Microbes Below
To study underground bacteria, scientists have been pretty much just digging holes. Until now.
Music and Parkinson’s
An experimental treatment for Parkinson's symptoms doesn't even require a prescription.
Digital Fish
For World Ocean Day, we report on a fish library that's getting a high-tech makeover.
Pandemic No-Shows
Preparing for a flu pandemic takes more than just stockpiling vaccines. A major factor is keeping …
Born Knowing
Some animal babies know how to take care of themselves from day one. One listener asks why this …
Green Stain-Resistance
The race is on to find environmentally friendly alternatives to commonly used chemicals. Science …
No-Fog Glass
Fogged-up eyeglasses and windshields can be nuisances. Science reporter Bob Hirshon reports on an …
Animal Laughter
People laugh in many different ways. But can animals laugh at all? Science Reporter Bob Hirshon …
Dirt Diversity
Agricultural methods can keep the diverse organisms in soil healthy.