A Handful of Companies Control the World

September 20, 2011
At least they control all the money--and one of them, the China Petrochemical Group, controls almost 40% of the world's economy. Is this a conspiracy, or just good economics on their part? (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to these shows).... continued

Don’t Want to Get Hacked? Consult a Hacker

September 20, 2011
We're all afraid of "identity theft," and being spied on by our computers and smartphones--and even our toys--is becoming commonplace. If you want to learn how to protect your property, talk to a convicted burglar. If you want to conserve... continued

Abused Women Who Don’t Convict Feel Sorry for Jailed Husbands and Boyfriends

September 19, 2011
Remember the infamous O.J. Simpson case? WHY don't more women report being abused? A new study used recorded jailhouse telephone conversations between men charged with felony domestic violence and their victims to help reveal why some victims decide not to... continued

Wildfires are Burning: Another Reason Why

September 19, 2011
In past decade, almost 78,000 fires have burned almost 7 million acres in the US and Texas is burning right now. There are several reasons for this: one of them has to do with climate change, but the other may... continued

Mummies Had Hair Problems Too

September 16, 2011
We all have trouble getting our hair to do what we want it to, and it turns out the ancient Egyptians did too: they used hair gel. It wasn't anything we'd like to use, since it was mostly fat. Archeologists... continued

New Invasions: Monster Crabs and Stinking Goo

September 16, 2011
Monster crabs are invading again! Huge crabs have invaded the Antarctic, wiping out local wildlife and ruining ecosystems that have evolved over 14 million years. Three years ago, researchers predicted that as the deep waters of the Southern Ocean warmed,... continued

Mayan Secrets Will Be Revealed

September 16, 2011
The Mexican government is releasing state-held secrets that it's held for 80 years about the end of the Mayan calendar to filmmakers who are making a documentary about it. In Reuters, Steve Pond quotes Mexican tourism minister Luis Augusto Garcia... continued

How to Survive School

September 15, 2011
Knowing the right way to handle stress in the classroom and on the sports field can make the difference between success and failure for the millions of students who are back in school this fall. The culprit? The stress hormone... continued

Take a Breathalyzer Test

September 15, 2011
No, not the kind that tells how much you've been drinking--the kind that tells your doctor if you're SICK! Scientists are creating electronic and chemical breathalyzers that examine your exhalations for signs of cancer, tuberculosis, asthma and exposure to radiation.... continued

Watch Out!

September 15, 2011
You may want to vote for the laughing candidate, but lots of old folks (and their kids) won't be laughing if we elect someone who wants to destroy social security, as two of the Presidential candidates do (NOTE: Subscribers can... continued