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THE HUMAN CONDITION: Cleanliness clouds moral judgment, the genetics of the placebo effect, secrets of master impressionists, and more.
Brainy Impersonation
Professional impressionists use different parts of their brains than amateurs when impersonating famous people.
Clicking Antelopes
Male eland antelopes click their knees to warn other males of their fighting ability.
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Blue bananas hide in plain sight, life spurred earth's mineral diversity, boats sport manatee alarms, and more.
Phonagnosia
Researchers report the case of a woman who can't recognize voices over the phone.
Hearts & Headphones
Scientists discover why portable headphones and implantable medical devices don't mix.
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: Could sunscreens be more than skin deep? Why headphones and pacemakers don't mix and a new use for electric cars.
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Sled dogs defy fatigue, inside the musician's brain, fooling a GPS system, and more.
Musician Brains
Trained musicians use both sides of their brains more effectively than non-musicians.
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THINGS THAT FLY: How bats can hear themselves, Bats and windmills don't mix, Big bird brains evolved faster, and how DEET really works.
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OUT TO SEA: What fish can tell us about human speech. An unwanted underwater invader hits the waters off Florida, and unusual albatross partnerships.
Monkey Alarms
Some monkeys combine their alarm calls to create an entirely new meaning.
Brainwaves & Schizophrenia
Mental illness alters brainwaves during neural processing.
Detecting Land Mines
Removing land mines is dangerous business, but new methods may eventually make detection more accurate.
Changing Accents
A listener asks: How far apart do people have to live in order to have different accents?
Animal Storm Detection
A listener asks: Can animals sense natural disasters before they happen?
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How spiders avoid getting caught. Plastic that's as strong as steel. A purpose for the appendix? And more.
Vocal Joystick
A new computer program allows users to operate a mouse using just the sound of their voice.