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Who’s Next?

July 11, 2011
We recently had a close call, and it turns out that the UK is one of the most vulnerable places on Earth, when it comes to an impact from a space rock. Experts there have created a chart showing which... continued

Dust Can be Dangerous

July 11, 2011
In a study of 31 Boston offices, PBDE flame retardants, which are now banned internationally by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, were detected in every one. Researchers think the concentrations of PBDEs in office dust are linked to... continued

Karma is REAL!

July 8, 2011
Karma (the act of getting back what you give) is real and the Dalai Lama knows it. Now scientists know it too. In the May 28th edition of the Vancouver Sun, Karen Gram describes his gift of a candy bar... continued

Your Movements Can be Secretly Tracked

July 8, 2011
Ever get the feeling you're being spied on? (NOTE: subscribers can still listen to this show). The Air Force is working on a camera that can track you, no matter where you go. All they need to do is record... continued

Prediction: Aliens Will be Here in 20 Years

July 8, 2011
Disclosure may not be coming, but this may become irrelevant, if the aliens themselves show up soon. A top Russian astronomer say he expects humans to encounter extraterrestrial civilizations within the next 20 years. In the Guardian, George Sherman quotes... continued

Does Arab TV Broadcast Dangerous Messages?

July 7, 2011
Nidal Hasan, the alleged shooter in the Fort Hood massacre, will soon face a military trial and could, if convicted, be sentenced to death. Hasan was radicalized by jihadist websites on the internet, which brings up concerns about Al Jazeera,... continued

Airports Make it Rain

July 7, 2011
We've told you why, if you live in a city, it always rains on the weekends. Now we're warning you again: If you're thinking of moving to a home or office near your local airport, you'd better think twice: areas... continued

Going to a Party? Don’t Forget Your Phone!

July 7, 2011
Be sure to take your smartphone to your next party or business meeting (whether or not you are sexting)! Engineers are developing software that helps people locate their friends in a crowd and make new friends who share similar interests.... continued

We’re All Starting to Talk Alike (except for whales)

July 6, 2011
According to speech language pathologists, the southern drawl and Pittsburgh's famous “yunz” may, very soon, be gone. Meanwhile, WHALE accents are getting MORE distinctive (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show). When they dive together, sperm whales make patterns... continued

Can Biodegradable be BAD?

July 6, 2011
Research shows that so-called biodegradable products are actually doing more harm than good in landfills, because they are releasing a powerful greenhouse gas as they break down. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines call for products marked as “biodegradable” to decompose... continued