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In this Science Update, hear how human activities may be contributing to the devastation caused by tsunamis.
In this Science Update, hear how human activities may be contributing to the devastation caused by tsunamis.
This Science Update answers the question "Why do fevers give you chills?"
Even a 90-degree summer day is cooler than your body temperature. So why does it feel so warm? You'll find out in this Science Update.
In this Science Update, hear why the Army should use tumbleweeds to clean up toxic waste.
In this Science Update, hear how nearly half of America's food gets wasted.
Research debunks conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy.
In this Science Update, learn how psychologists are starting to get a better look at how the children of gay couples turn out.
Research on lying via email may lead to computer software that can spot online con artists and other predators.
In 1918, the flu killed 20 million people. A comprehensive study helps explain what made it so deadly.
For over fifty years, Coke and Pepsi have spent billions trying to out-market each other. This Science Update looks at a new brain study that suggests that one brand has much deeper effects.
In this Science Update, learn about a recent Internet scam involving identity theft.
Although the country is divided politically, we actually agree on a lot of things: for example, that baseball and apple pie symbolize America, that we drive on the right side of the road, or that June is a nice month for weddings. This Science Update explores a study that explored how we come to these agreements.
Learn how scientists are using the Earth Simulator, the most powerful supercomputer on the planet, to model Earth's climate.
In this Science Update, hear how a modified form of vanilla may someday help treat sickle-cell disease.
A worm that has no heart may help scientists figure out why might help scientists figure out why some useful drugs produce a deadly heart reaction in some people.
It's hard to find dishwashing liquids or hand soaps that don't advertise their "antibacterial" chemicals. But while it's unclear whether these chemicals actually help us, in this Science Updates you'll learn that there's new reason to believe they might do more harm than good.
Studies suggest that music classes can benefit children not only culturally, but intellectually as well.
Much of the work of scientists is making connections in unexpected places. In this Science Update, you'll hear of one example, a 2004 study that found a link between aggression and body symmetry that may go back to the womb.
You can say "time flies when you're having fun," but this is also true when you're attention is focused on something difficult. A recent study may explain why.
Anyone with older brothers or sisters has probably been bullied around at home at least once in a while. But if your older brother or sister were a cowbird, you'd probably have a lot more to complain about. You'll learn why in this Science Update.
Science Updates are 60-second radio programs presenting current science research, which we explore in a student-friendly way.