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THE HUMAN CONDITION: Cleanliness clouds moral judgment, the genetics of the placebo effect, secrets …
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Genes & Placebos
A genetic variant is associated with a stronger placebo effect in some patients.
Cleanliness & Morality
Judging something as moral or immoral may come down to whether or not we've washed our hands.
Spreading Happiness
Happiness spreads through networks of people like a contagion.
Brainy Impersonation
Professional impressionists use different parts of their brains than amateurs when impersonating …
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BREATHING: Why it's harder to breathe at high altitudes, asthma and your birthdate, and more.
Mountain High
Have you ever been to a high altitude and found yourself gasping for breath? One listener asked why …
Clicking Antelopes
Male eland antelopes click their knees to warn other males of their fighting ability.
Asthma’s Season
Your chances of developing asthma may be influenced by your date of birth.
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EXERCISE & SLEEP: how our brains fall asleep, active women need sleep to fight cancer, and the …
Sleep & Cancer
Researchers have discovered that the anti-cancer benefits of exercise can be reversed in younger …