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Fiction & Social Perception
Reading literary fiction, more so than other types of books, improves performance at gauging others' mental states.
Podcast for 4 October 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.
Personal Experiments
A researcher is promoting “personal experiments” that make self-care more scientific.
Measles Resurgence
Measles cases in the U.S. are on track to be the worst since 1996.
Preemie Color Vision
Premature infants have better-developed color vision than full-term infants conceived at the same time.
Vision Roundup
People who have their cataracts removed not only improve their vision—they may also extend their lives.
Ugly Animal Preservation Society
The Ugly Animal Preservation Society uses humor to raise awareness about nature's less attractive endangered animals.
Baby Tooth Cavities
Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.
Preschoolers & Choice
Giving preschoolers a choice whether or not to share may encourage future generosity.
Podcast for 30 August 2013
PRE-HISTORIC SCIENCE - Is there a connection between hot weather and violence? And, were our ancestors really as warlike as we make them out to be? Also, did ancient Egyptians jewelry have extraterrestrial origins? And, were spices part of ancient European cuisine?
Gluten-Free Foods
Gluten-free diets are all the rage, but only a small portion of the population is truly sensitive to the wheat protein.
Yucky Medicines
Scientists are trying to learn how to make bitter medicines taste better, especially to kids.
Podcast for 23 August 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?
Grapefruit & Medications
Grapefruit can interact in potentially dangerous ways with a variety of prescription medications.
Computer Joke Generator
A computer program tells jokes, some of which are judged both original and funny.
Passionate Performance Roundup
Our impressions of a performer's musical talents are strongly influenced by their stage presence.
Podcast for 16 August 2013
OCEAN LIFE - Scientists test a 3-D underwater microscope. How oxygen led to the rise of ocean carnivores. And why some fish are going back to school. Also, can computers be funny?
Drug & Nutrition Roundup
New research shows that marijuana may be harmful to adolescent brain development.
Artificial Dyes
Some people argue that food dyes are harmful to human health, but do decades of safety research back up these allegations?
Human Hostility
Prehistoric, tribal humans may have been less warlike than we thought.
Credit Card Fraud
How do cyber criminals steal your credit card information?
Climate & Conflict
Climate change may precipitate violence, according to a historical analysis.
