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Atlantis in the UK

July 12, 2012
The LAST place you'd think to look for Atlantis (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show) is under the North Sea, but there appears to be a hidden underwater city down there. "Doggerland," a huge area of dry land... continued

We Catch Diseases from Animals

July 11, 2012
A group of researchers are taking blood and nose and throat swabs from bighorn sheep--not to see if they have the flu, but to find out if they have a disease which could be transmitted to HUMANS. A new science... continued

Robot Morals

July 11, 2012
As robots become more common, we need to find ways to that the judgments they make reflect human moral values. Robots are proliferating at an astounding rate. They are going where no human dares to tread, fighting fires and cleaning... continued

3D Movies Can Make You Sick

July 11, 2012
Watching 3D movies can "immerse" you in the experience, but it can also lead to visual symptoms and even motion sickness. Symptoms related to 3D viewing are affected by where you sit while watching, and even how old you are.... continued

Traffic Profiling

July 10, 2012
Blacks often complain that they are singled out for traffic violations more often than whites--that in effect, they are being punished for "driving while black." But what about blacks (and Hispanics) driving while female? Sociologists analyzing police actions during routine... continued

Sea Rise will be Higher on East Coast

July 10, 2012
The Arctic is melting and the sea level is rising--but it won't rise evenly around the globe. In the US, oceanographers tell us that the East coast will be the first place in the US that will be inundated. From... continued

Common Chemical Makes Kids Fat

July 10, 2012
Obese children show greater exposure than nonobese children to a phthalate, a chemical used to soften plastics in some children’s toys and many household products. It's even found in some pacifiers! Phthalates are found in plastic food packages, medical equipment... continued

Bees Have Discovered Fountain of Youth

July 9, 2012
Bees are amazing creatures. Scientists have discovered that older honey bees REVERSE brain aging when they take on nest responsibilities typically handled by much younger bees. They discovered that tricking older, foraging bees into doing social tasks inside the nest... continued

Secret Missions in Space

July 9, 2012
A team of amateur astronomers have tracked down the X-37B spacecraft, launched on a 15-month clandestine mission by NASA in April ril from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This unmanned, reusable spacecraft has been developed by the US military. But why is... continued

Valentich Files Released: Truth Still ‘Need to Know’

July 9, 2012
On a clear afternoon in October of 1978, Frederick Valentich disappeared in a Cessna 182 while flying across Australia's Bass Strait. At the time of his disappearance, he was narrating to Melbourne Air Traffic Control a detailed description of a UFO... continued