2019-03-01
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Surprising Fact About Something Sad
April 16, 2010Suicide - 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, 2010There'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, 2010It 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, 2010In 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, 2010Science 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, 2010All 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, 2010A 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, 2010Scientists 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, 2010Do 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, 2010IF 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