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The Best Drug Cure

April 19, 2010
Curiosity - Curiosity may have killed the cat, but scientists think it may cure the addict. It's a far out idea, but it happens to be true. The brain's innate interest in the new and different may help defeat the... continued

Volcanic Eruption Strands Europe

April 19, 2010
Could last for weeks or even months. - On Thursday, April 14 thousands flights out of many European airports were shut down due to a huge cloud of volcanic ash from an eruption in Iceland. Eyjafjallajokull is astratovolcano like Mt.... continued

An Amazing New App

April 16, 2010
For your smartphone - Science triumphs again! If you've got a "smartphone," which is the "Swiss Army Knife" of cell phones, you're probably constantly looking for new "apps" to buy for it. Here's one you didn't expect: an app that... continued

Surprising Fact About Something Sad

April 16, 2010
Suicide - By the 1990s, the science of psychiatry in the US had focused its attention on depression, which has hit one profession especially hard. Your pet dog can give you clues about your community's health, but what about your... continued

Can Twitter Control the Box Office?

April 16, 2010
There's a science of show biz! Twitter may be a tool that can not only predict which films will be hits (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show), but one which may actually be able to create an audience... continued

Can Sushi Alter Your Genes?

April 15, 2010
It turns out that there are more problems with dining on sushi than just the fear of eating an endangered mammal. According to scientists, eating hot dogs can lead to genetic changes, but can it be the same for a... continued

Anne’s Diary: Staying Open

April 15, 2010
In her new diary, Anne Strieber explains why she isn't happy with the current crop of "paranormal" films. She writes: "While 'Avatar,' like the earlier film 'The Matrix,' will inspire a new generation of paranormal-style films, there are many thousands... continued

This Could be Why We Seem So Alone

April 15, 2010
Science is exploring whether or not our universe could be located within the interior of a wormhole which itself is part of a black hole that lies within a much larger universe. If so, it could explain why we seem... continued

Near Death Experiences

April 14, 2010
All in the blood? - There is some interesting science to be found out there: It turns out that near-death experiences (NDEs) are reported by between 11 and 23% of people who come close to death (NOTE: Subscribers can still... continued

Saved from Superbugs

April 14, 2010
A big step for science: One small country has solved the problem of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, which are a major problem in hospitals. How? By NOT prescribing any antibiotics! Most superbugs originate in hospitals, where many people are taking antibiotics, and... continued