2019-03-01
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Atlantis in the UK
July 12, 2012The 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, 2012A 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, 2012As 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, 2012Watching 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, 2012Blacks 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, 2012The 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, 2012Obese 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, 2012Bees 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, 2012A 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, 2012On 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