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The Amazing Story of a Long Time Polluter

April 25, 2011
The BP oil spill in the Gulf isn't the only major water pollution problem. There's one that's went on for 30 years: That's how long two General Electric facilities released about 1.3 million pounds of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into New... continued

Did You Spot the Gorilla?

April 25, 2011
It's called "the elephant in the room"--something that should be obvious to everyone that nobody seems to notice--like the UFO phenomenon. Psychologists think this kind of “inattention blindness,” where fail to see something right in front of them while they... continued

A Smile is a Powerful Tool

April 22, 2011
A smile is catching (just like an itch) and it's not only a kind way to greet others--it can also be personally empowering and lead to a longer, healthier life. In Forbes Magazine, Ron Gutman explored the power of smiles... continued

More Miracles on the Way

April 22, 2011
It's another miracle! During the Easter season, we begin to think about miracles, but these days PEOPLE are doing them. As medical knowledge progresses, we will see more and more of them. Now scientists have figured out how to convert adult... continued

Watch Whitley Morph Into a Machine

April 22, 2011
If you want to listen to Whitley read the first 3 chapters of the book AND see him morph into a machine, click on the Hybrids website (and you'll have a lot more time to talk to him if you come... continued

Do Aphrodisiacs Work?

April 22, 2011
An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire (libido), but not necessarily sexual function. Viagra can't help ED until a man is "turned on." Lots of surprising things can affect your sex life. Stress is one of the main... continued

Climate Change–It’s Politics

April 21, 2011
Happy people are more likely to vote, and it turns out that politics ALSO influence whether or not a person believes in climate change. This could be why important climate change legislation never seems to pass. Most Americans now agree... continued

BP Oil Spill One Year Later: Good News & Bad

April 21, 2011
What's going on in the Gulf, one year after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill began on April 20, 2010? What are the impacts to wildlife--in the air, on the land and in the sea? (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to... continued

YOU May Be an Addict

April 21, 2011
You say, "What, me? I don't use drugs," but FOOD be just as addictive, and people DO get "hooked" on certain foods. Psychiatrist Ashley Gerhardt examined the links between food addiction symptoms and neural activation in 48 young women ranging... continued

Something You Can Catch (But it’s NOT a Cold!)

April 20, 2011
We know that yawning is "catching," but can you catch an itch? The answer is yes. We don't mean a disease, like measles or chicken pox, that MAKES you itch--we're talking about how just SEEING someone else scratch makes us... continued