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Why Pills Don’t Always Work

November 15, 2012
Medicines can kill, but sometimes they don't work. All medicine is tested, but often the RESULTS of these tests are kept secret from the doctors who prescribe them--the people who need to know the most. In the case of one... continued

Exercise Alone Won’t Do It

November 14, 2012
Heart disease, diabetes and obesity have reached record levels in the West, and most people assume this is because our lifestyles are so different from our early ancestors, who don't seem to have had any of these problems. Since our... continued

How the Moon was Made

November 14, 2012
When astronauts brought back moon rocks, scientists discovered they were similar to the rocks here on Earth, meaning that the moon must be the result of an impact that knocked a piece of the Earth into orbit. The isotope match... continued

A Bra That Diagnoses Cancer

November 14, 2012
If you don't have time to get a mammogram, let the mammogram come to you: Starting in 2013, you can wear a bra that will warn of breast cancer tumors in their first stage of development. Almost 23% of all... continued

Want to Join a Band? Print Yourself a Guitar

November 13, 2012
We've told you about printed pets, printed robots, printed meat, and even a printed gun. Now a musician has created the first 3D-printed acoustic guitar. When Scott Summit wanted to play music, he created a 3D model of an acoustic... continued

Germs That Heal Instead of Hurt

November 13, 2012
Germs can be dangerous or benign, but now scientists are discovering ways that they can help us HEAL (note: Subscribers can still listen to this show). A huge breakthrough in medicine was made when scientists learned how to synthesize the... continued

Closed windows Make People Dumb

November 13, 2012
Researchers have found that moderately high indoor concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) can significantly impair people's decision-making performance. These results have implications for schools and office buildings with high occupant density and windows that do not open. They may also... continued

Free for Subscribers!

November 12, 2012
The best things in life are--well, you know. And we have good news for you: New subscribers who subscribe for one year will get a FREE unknowncountry.com tote bag, and if you subscribe for two years, you'll get a FREE... continued

Discovery of a Planet That May Support Life

November 12, 2012
Astronomers have discovered another potentially habitable planet--that's 7 times the mass of Earth. Six planets orbit dwarf star HD 40307g, and one of them is believed have the potential to support human life. The planet seems to be rotating on... continued

What Your Breath Reveals

November 12, 2012
Do you have bad breath? It may not be because you ate too much garlic, it may be because you're SICK. It's one of the main indicators of gum disease, but bad breath has a more serious side too. If... continued