The Science of Gift Giving

December 23, 2012
When we buy someone a present, most of us try to get inside mind of the recipient, but thoughtful gifts--where you try to give someone what they want the most--are NOT the best bet. The giving of a thoughtful gift... continued

Rudolph’s Nose Really IS Red

December 23, 2012
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is one of those songs we hear piped into stores constantly during this season, and while we may get tired of it, we assume it's just a children's story. But it turns out there's some real... continued

How to Get the Christmas Spirit

December 21, 2012
Having trouble getting into the spirit of Christmas? We have the solution for you: Whitley Strieber's wonderful little book The Christmas Spirits. In his Journal, he writes: "When I wrote The Christmas Spirits, I was not really speculating, but rather... continued

The End of the World: Fire or Water?

December 21, 2012
How will the world end? It may not end today, but it WILL end someday. After Noah's ark finally reached land, God promised Noah that he would not flood the earth again, that it would be "the fire next time,"... continued

Is This the End?

December 21, 2012
December 21st, 2012 is here--will we have a future? According to ancient Mayan prophecies (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show), the world may end, and we agree that change is coming, but we don't think it has to... continued

When We Choose to Die

December 21, 2012
Most of us don't want to die today (and most of us won't have to), but a lot of us WOULD like to choose when and how we do it, when the time comes. If a new ballot proposal passes,... continued

What’s Your Death Day

December 21, 2012
Since the end of the world didn't happen, we really don't know. (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show). We all know our birthday, but hospice doctors know something we don't: They know our death day. It turns out... continued

Shyness Starts in the Brain (So Spray on Trust)

December 20, 2012
Shyness may be the result of deficits in two areas of the brain. A new study found that people who identify themselves as inhibited may have deficits in the amygdala and the hippocampus regions of the brain. The researchers drew... continued

Being Bullied Changes Your Kid’s Genes

December 20, 2012
Does this explain the kind of thing that went on at Columbine? A recent study suggests that bullying by peers changes the structure surrounding a gene involved in regulating mood, making victims more vulnerable to mental health problems as they... continued

If the Driver Can’t Think, Maybe his CAR Can

December 20, 2012
You can't yet buy a car that drives itself, but you'll soon be able to get one that lets you know whether or not you're a safe driver, by using biometric sensors to check on your vital signs, including pulse,... continued