Social Brains
A new brain study shows that comparing your own financial situation to someone else's can affect …
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Alternative Medicine
So-called "alternative" medical therapies and treatments promise relief from chronic illness when …
Katrina Mental Health
The mental health of Katrina victims isn't improving like it should – and in some cases, it's …
Green Roofs
Growing plants on your roof has ecological benefits – and can save energy, too.
Staphylococcus Vaccine
A new vaccine for staph infections could reduce the problem of antibiotic resistance.
Bomb Detecting Spray
A new spray makes would-be bombers' hands turn red.
Baby Robots
Researchers have developed a new way for children once left behind by their peers to explore the …
Autumn Color
Fall colors come in several shades. But why the different colors?
Shaved Hair
A listener asks: If you shave, does hair really grow back thicker and darker than before?
Bus Schedule Math
Engineers have developed a mathematical algorithm for optimizing bus schedules.