2019-03-01
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Dinosaur Farts Changed Prehistoric Climate
May 14, 2012Sauropod dinosaurs could have produced enough of the greenhouse gas methane to warm the climate 150 million years ago, at a time when the earth was warm and wet. Does this mean, now that humans rule the planet, we should... continued
Mom: Don’t Smoke–It Can Make Your Kids Deaf
May 11, 2012Smoking is not sexy: Exposure to second hand smoke is bad for a fetus and it's bad for teenagers too: Researchers report that exposure to tobacco smoke nearly doubles the risk of hearing loss among adolescents (Come to think of... continued
It’s Your Fault, Mom!
May 11, 2012If you're a male who was "born bad," Mom can save you, but she can also be the root of the problem, which is why Moms need to be smart! By comparing the testosterone levels of five-month old pairs of... continued
Careful Mom: Spanking Can Change Your Kid’s DNA
May 11, 2012It's the kind of transformation we DON'T want: Children who are exposed to violence experience wear and tear to their DNA that is similar the changes that come with aging. In a study of identical twins, researchers found that kids... continued
Who Were the Neanderthals?
May 10, 2012Did they interbreed with Cro-Magnons in order to create modern humans? This is a hotly debated topic in science right now, and popular author Graham Hancock has written a novel about it (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show),... continued
Reading Can Change Your Personality
May 10, 2012Reading changes the brain: When you "lose yourself" inside the world of a fictional character while reading a story, you may actually end up changing your own behavior and thoughts to match that of the character. When researchers examined what... continued
Older and Wiser?
May 10, 2012Is the old adage "older and wiser" true? A recent study suggests that it is. A psychologist found that in the US, older folks have more of it than younger people, despite the fact that we seem to admire youth... continued
Want to be a Mom? Brush Your Teeth!
May 10, 2012If you want to get pregnant, see your dentist (No, we don't mean you should have sex in the dental chair). A recent Australian study compared rates of periodontal disease with the speed by which women conceived and found that... continued
Show Mom How Much You Love Her
May 9, 2012Mother's Day is coming up on May 13, and we have the perfect gift for Mom: A lovely crop circle calendar. These are not only beautiful, they're UNIQUE, because we're the ONLY place in the US where you can get... continued
Fatty Food Changes the Brain
May 9, 2012If you're eating too many fatty foods, your brain will change (one thing that may happen is you'll start to FIGHT with your spouse!) A high-fat diet causes new brain cells to sprout in an area of the brain that... continued