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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

In the Past it was Fast

April 13, 2010
Scientists are trying to understand the impending changes in our climate by studying what happened in the past. When Whitley asked the Master of the Key why climate change will occur in the future, he replied, "Because air at the... continued

Is Charity Catching?

April 13, 2010
Do a few simple acts of charity inspire others to do the same? We've all noticed that BAD acts seem to inspire more of the same, but what about the good things that get done? Researchers have found the first... continued

It’s OK to Do It

April 13, 2010
IF you're a supertasker - Psychologists have found a small group of people with an extraordinary ability to multitask: Unlike almost everyone they've studied, they can safely drive while chatting on a cell phone (although it's against the LAW in... continued

Older & Wiser

April 12, 2010
It's really true! - Old people (with gray hair) have bad memories, right? It's not as simple as that. A new study has found evidence that the older brain's weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging... continued

Got Your Taxes Done Yet?

April 12, 2010
No? Here's why not - Guess what's due on April 15? A scientist is trying to figure this out why some people put off filing their taxes until the last minute. Psychologist Joseph Ferrari says, "Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone... continued

Music

April 12, 2010
Better to just LISTEN - Most of the time research is important, but sometimes it's not. For instance, to fully enjoy your next trip to the symphony, you may want to listen to the music before you read the notes... continued

Sheep Mutilations

April 9, 2010
Attacked by UFOs? - Something strange is going on: Farmers in the UK have seen their sheep being shot with lasers by orange UFOs. The April 5the edition of the Telegraph reports that the sheep's brains and eyes were removed,... continued

Time Travelers at CERN?

April 9, 2010
Are there time travelers among us? Could the CERN collider not only reveal dark matter, but bring some of these travelers out into the open? NOTE: Subscriberscan still listen to this fascinating interview). The Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland known... continued

Alien Communication?

April 9, 2010
Recent instances of radar interference over Australia remain unexplained, but are believed by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to have an atmospheric explanation. Episodes of interference have taken place in the past, but there have been numerous instances since January... continued