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Dolphin Talk

November 4, 2010
Two different species of dolphins-- Bottlenose and Guyana--often meet in the waters off the coast of Costa Rica. Bottlenose dolphins emit longer, lower frequency calls, while the Guyana dolphins use higher frequency whistles (it's the equivalent of a French speaker... continued

Bigger Than Ever

November 4, 2010
Roaches, that is: Many insects of today are tiny, compared to their ancient ancestors, but the biggest cockroaches that have ever lived are living in your kitchen today--they're the size of steaks--and scientists are trying to figure out why. Many... continued

No Matter How You Voted, Be Strong About the Outcome

November 3, 2010
No matter how the election turns out, it's good to remember what we've been told so often: that whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger (but there was no scientific evidence to support for this idea--until now). A new national... continued

Troubling New Software Makes Things Disappear from Live Videos

November 3, 2010
A powerful new software program in the field of diminished reality is capable of removing anything from a video--even a live video. Develeoped at the University of Ilumenau in Germany, the software has a vast range of potential applications. News media could... continued

Your Vote: What Does Race Have to Do With It?

November 3, 2010
As voters go to the poles today, we realize that the recession is hitting us ALL hard, but it turns out that race (which plays a big part in many areas of life) has played a part in the recent... continued

Role Playing Good–in Life & Politics

November 2, 2010
How can we tell what the candidates we're voting for are REALLY like? Many of them seem to have learned this secret: If you want to feel good about yourself, try acting NOT  like yourself. Psychologists say this can help... continued

Sleep is in Your Genes, Too

November 2, 2010
Since your voting habits are genetic, it shouldn't be surprising that your sleep habits are too. Ever wonder why some people breeze along on four hours of sleep when others can barely function? It may be in our genes. In... continued

Voting Liberal? It’s in Your Genes

November 2, 2010
As you get ready to vote, reflect on this: According to new research, liberals may owe their political outlook partly to their genetic make-up, because political ideology is affected not just by social factors, but also by a dopamine receptor... continued

Welcome to the New Unknowncountry

November 1, 2010
You're on the new Unknowncountry website. It offers much more visibility for our vast offering, and many new and easier ways to navigate, as well as a powerful new search engine. You'll find a new ability to report sightings and... continued

Saving Us from Asteroids is CHEAP

October 28, 2010
But they won't do it - There's almost nothing more scary than an asteroid impact--something that could turn us all instantly into ghosts (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show). Millions of years ago, TWO asteroids did in the... continued