Deep-Voiced Politicians
Politicians with deep voices may garner more respect – and votes.
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Tumor-Shrinking Drug
Scientists are testing a drug that shrinks a wide variety of cancerous tumors.
Sugar-Free Carnivores
Each group of carnivores has a different set of genetic mutations that has knocked out its sweet …
Antibiotics and Asthma
Taking antibiotics early in life can lead to asthma, according to a study in mice.
Light Circuits
Researchers are designing faster, smaller circuits that use light instead of electricity.
Monkey Miscarriages
Wild gelada monkeys spontaneously abort pregnancies when a new male takes over the group.
Sex, Flies & Alcohol
Sex-deprived male fruit flies consume more alcohol than sexually satisfied flies.
Blowing Away Germs
A listener asks if opening all the windows will spread cold and flu germs around.
Naked Mole Rat Brains
Researchers have figured out why naked mole rats are resistant to stroke.
Australian Extinction
Human hunters drove Australia’s largest animals to extinction around 40,000 years ago.
Navigating With Smartphones
A combination of smartphones, GPS and radar could help the blind navigate the cities of the future.