Science Update
Accounting Fraud Alert
A new algorithm looks for accounting fraud by analyzing non-financial statistics.
Flu by the Book
A listener asks if handling library books puts him at an increased risk of contracting an influenza …
Podcast
CLIMATE REPORT - What rising sea levels will mean for coastal ecosystems, a listener's question …
Cigarette Bacteria
Cigarettes harbor a wide variety of disease-causing bacteria.
Genes & Empathy
A genetic variation correlates with a strong sense of empathy.
Sick Mummies
Researchers discover signs of heart disease in ancient Egyptian mummies.
Old Flu Antibodies
Outbreaks of the H1N1 virus during the twentieth century left many people with long-term resistance …
Podcast
FLU REPORT: Why older people are at less risk of contracting the H1N1 flu virus, how to avoid the …
Chewing Gum Myth
A listener asks: If you accidentally swallow chewing gum, does it really take years to go through …
Human Microbial Diversity
Every person may have a very different mix of microbes living inside them.
Sandcastle Worm Glue
A small sea creature inspires a potentially useful medical glue.