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Robot Toy Box

March 11, 2014

Researchers are testing different interactive strategies for a robot toy box that encourages kids to clean up.

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Low Testosterone Dads

March 7, 2014

Low testosterone may be associated with parental involvement in fathers.

Read moreLow Testosterone Dads

Placental Health

February 28, 2014

The ecology of the womb can have lifelong health effects for the developing fetus.

Read morePlacental Health

Smart Guns

February 16, 2014

Biometric sensors on guns could decrease accidental deaths and suicides.

Read moreSmart Guns

Childhood Amnesia

February 5, 2014

By the age of 7, we’ve forgotten more than half of our memories from early childhood.

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Artificial Dye Safety

December 12, 2013

Some people argue that food dyes are harmful to human health, but do decades of safety research back up these allegations?

Read moreArtificial Dye Safety

Baby Tooth Cavities

December 10, 2013

Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.

Read moreBaby Tooth Cavities

Schizophrenia & Brain Maturation

November 21, 2013

Some mental illnesses, like schizophrenia, seem to involve overzealous brain maturation.

Read moreSchizophrenia & Brain Maturation

Mice & Autism

November 19, 2013

A common drug reverses social deficits and repetitive behaviors in mice with autism-like symptoms.

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Podcast for 15 November 2013

November 15, 2013

YOUNG BRAINS - Just how long does the teenage brain take to mature? How teenagers with autism see things differently. And, scientists reverse autistic-like symptoms in adolescent mice. Also: can you put barcodes on brain cells? And, what casino rats can tell us about gambling addiction.

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Teenagers & Autism

November 14, 2013

Autistic teens and infants at risk for autism share a heightened interest in looking at objects.

Read moreTeenagers & Autism

Teen Brains

November 11, 2013

Teen brains are much more developed in some areas than others.

Read moreTeen Brains

Fiction & Social Perception

October 7, 2013

Reading literary fiction, more so than other types of books, improves performance at gauging others' mental states.

Read moreFiction & Social Perception

Podcast for 4 October 2013

October 4, 2013

CHILD HEALTH - Why premature babies have advanced vision, and, do all babies have a condition called synesthesia? We'll answer questions about kids' cavities and toddlers' toys. And, we'll tackle the science behind the recent resurgence in measles cases.

Read morePodcast for 4 October 2013

Measles Resurgence

September 30, 2013

Measles cases in the U.S. are on track to be the worst since 1996.

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Infant Synesthesia

September 26, 2013

Only a tiny fraction of adults have a condition called synesthesia, but all of us may be born with it.

Read moreInfant Synesthesia

Germy Fabrics

September 24, 2013

Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it's not a big concern.

Read moreGermy Fabrics

Preemie Color Vision

September 19, 2013

Premature infants have better-developed color vision than full-term infants conceived at the same time.

Read morePreemie Color Vision
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Baby Tooth Cavities

September 5, 2013

Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.

Read moreBaby Tooth Cavities

Preschoolers & Choice

September 2, 2013

Giving preschoolers a choice whether or not to share may encourage future generosity.

Read morePreschoolers & Choice

Yucky Medicines

August 28, 2013

Scientists are trying to learn how to make bitter medicines taste better, especially to kids.

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Podcast for 23 August 2013

August 24, 2013

IN THE KITCHEN - Why grapefruit and some medications don't mix. Is going gluten-free a good idea? How overeating affects the brain. And, is food coloring safe?

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Secondhand Vaccinations

July 25, 2013

A vaccine for infants has surprisingly benefited unvaccinated seniors.

Read moreSecondhand Vaccinations

Chemotherapy & Infertility

June 6, 2013

Researchers discover why chemotherapy makes women infertile – and hopefully, how to stop it.

Read moreChemotherapy & Infertility
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