Wasted Food ›
In this Science Update, hear how nearly half of America's food gets wasted.
JFK Analysis ›
Research debunks conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy.
Same-Sex Parents ›
In this Science Update, learn how psychologists are starting to get a better look at how the children of gay couples turn out.
Lying on Email ›
Research on lying via email may lead to computer software that can spot online con artists and other predators.
1918 Flu ›
In 1918, the flu killed 20 million people. A comprehensive study helps explain what made it so deadly.
Cola Brains ›
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.
Phishing ›
In this Science Update, learn about a recent Internet scam involving identity theft.
Consensus Model ›
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.
Earth Simulator ›
Learn how scientists are using the Earth Simulator, the most powerful supercomputer on the planet, to model Earth's climate.
Vanilla Medicine ›
In this Science Update, hear how a modified form of vanilla may someday help treat sickle-cell disease.
Hearts and Worms ›
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.
Antibacterial Sludge ›
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.
Music & IQ ›
Studies suggest that music classes can benefit children not only culturally, but intellectually as well.
Asymmetry & Aggression ›
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.
Time Flies ›
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.
Cowbird Nestmates ›
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.
Robot Farmers ›
In this Science Update, learn about how scientists are now designing fleets of small, cheap robots that may revolutionize farming.
Fish Ears ›
New discoveries about a fish's mating ritual may shed light on a cause of hearing loss in humans.
Cough Medicines ›
A 2004 report in the journal Pediatrics questioned the effectiveness of over-the-counter children's cough medicines. In this Science Update, you'll hear more about the study, and why some medicines may have escaped this sort of rigorous testing.
Thick & Thin Foods ›
From sodas to health shakes, people are drinking more calories than ever before. In this Science Update, hear how this increase may be linked to obesity.
