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To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.sciam.com/podcast A daily quick take on science. en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:14:08 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:14:08 -0800 Science, 60-second, 60-seconds, Scientific American Science 60-second Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446277-Pick-the-World-s-Ugliest-Insect Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University want your vote at askabiologist.asu.edu/uglybugs to help them crown the ugliest insect in the world. Adam Hinterthuer reports Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University want your vote at askabiologist.asu.edu/uglybugs to help them crown the ugliest insect in the world. Adam Hinterthuer reports Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University want your vote at askabiologist.asu.edu/uglybugs to help them crown the ugliest insect in the world. Adam Hinterthuer reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446277 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:14:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25442138-Finding-Room-for-New-Memories A study in the journal Cell shows that the formation of new memories requires the movement of other memories located in the hippocampus to long-term storage in the neocortex. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the journal Cell shows that the formation of new memories requires the movement of other memories located in the hippocampus to long-term storage in the neocortex. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the journal Cell shows that the formation of new memories requires the movement of other memories located in the hippocampus to long-term storage in the neocortex. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25442138 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441745-Finding-Room-For-New-Memories A study in the journal Cell shows that the formation of new memories requires the movement of other memories located in the hippocampus to long-term storage in the neocortex. Karen Hopkin reports. A study in the journal Cell shows that the formation of new memories requires the movement of other memories located in the hippocampus to long-term storage in the neocortex. Karen Hopkin reports. A study in the journal Cell shows that the formation of new memories requires the movement of other memories located in the hippocampus to long-term storage in the neocortex. Karen Hopkin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441745 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436744-Judging-A-Book-By-Its-Odor A study in the journal Analytical Chemistry identifies various organic compounds that old books give off and that can be analyzed noninvasively, offering important clues to an historic work's condition and prognosis. Steve Mirsky reports A study in the journal Analytical Chemistry identifies various organic compounds that old books give off and that can be analyzed noninvasively, offering important clues to an historic work's condition and prognosis. Steve Mirsky reports A study in the journal Analytical Chemistry identifies various organic compounds that old books give off and that can be analyzed noninvasively, offering important clues to an historic work's condition and prognosis. Steve Mirsky reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436744 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:26:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25437145-Judging-a-Book-by-Its-Odor A study in the journal Analytical Chemistry identifies various organic compounds that old books give off and that can be analyzed noninvasively, offering important clues to an historic work's condition and prognosis. Steve Mirsky reports A study in the journal Analytical Chemistry identifies various organic compounds that old books give off and that can be analyzed noninvasively, offering important clues to an historic work's condition and prognosis. Steve Mirsky reports A study in the journal Analytical Chemistry identifies various organic compounds that old books give off and that can be analyzed noninvasively, offering important clues to an historic work's condition and prognosis. Steve Mirsky reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25437145 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:26:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431310-Diet-and-the-Brain A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that brain chemicals linked to addiction are in play with a high-sugar diet, and a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a high-carb diet had lasting mood-elevation effects. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that brain chemicals linked to addiction are in play with a high-sugar diet, and a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a high-carb diet had lasting mood-elevation effects. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that brain chemicals linked to addiction are in play with a high-sugar diet, and a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a high-carb diet had lasting mood-elevation effects. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431310 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25425741-Butterfly-Shows-Speciation-Signs A study in the journal Science looks at Heliconius butterflies in Ecuador, in which a single gene change that influences mate choice may be the first step in the splitting of the population into two species. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Science looks at Heliconius butterflies in Ecuador, in which a single gene change that influences mate choice may be the first step in the splitting of the population into two species. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Science looks at Heliconius butterflies in Ecuador, in which a single gene change that influences mate choice may be the first step in the splitting of the population into two species. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425741 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:47:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412141-Babies-Already-Have-An-Accent A study in the journal Current Biology finds that babies, because they listen in the womb, cry in distinctive ways that reflect the language spoken by their parents. Karen Hopkin reports, with commentary by Christopher Hopkin. A study in the journal Current Biology finds that babies, because they listen in the womb, cry in distinctive ways that reflect the language spoken by their parents. Karen Hopkin reports, with commentary by Christopher Hopkin. A study in the journal Current Biology finds that babies, because they listen in the womb, cry in distinctive ways that reflect the language spoken by their parents. Karen Hopkin reports, with commentary by Christopher Hopkin. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412141 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:51:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25425742-Babies-Already-Have-an-Accent A study in the journal Current Biology finds that babies, because they listen in the womb, cry in distinctive ways that reflect the language spoken by their parents. Karen Hopkin reports, with commentary by Christopher Hopkin A study in the journal Current Biology finds that babies, because they listen in the womb, cry in distinctive ways that reflect the language spoken by their parents. Karen Hopkin reports, with commentary by Christopher Hopkin A study in the journal Current Biology finds that babies, because they listen in the womb, cry in distinctive ways that reflect the language spoken by their parents. Karen Hopkin reports, with commentary by Christopher Hopkin tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25425742 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:51:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25405961-Good-Sprinters-Have-Long-Toes A study in the Journal of Experimental Biology finds that successful sprinters have longer toes and Achilles tendons that produce less leverage than non-athletes of similar height. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Journal of Experimental Biology finds that successful sprinters have longer toes and Achilles tendons that produce less leverage than non-athletes of similar height. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Journal of Experimental Biology finds that successful sprinters have longer toes and Achilles tendons that produce less leverage than non-athletes of similar height. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405961 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:24:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393736-Sneezes-Provoke-Fears-Beyond-Illness A study in the journal Psychological Science finds that people who hear someone nearby sneezing become more concerned in general, not just about catching a cold or flu. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the journal Psychological Science finds that people who hear someone nearby sneezing become more concerned in general, not just about catching a cold or flu. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the journal Psychological Science finds that people who hear someone nearby sneezing become more concerned in general, not just about catching a cold or flu. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25393736 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393737-Sugar-Negates-Worm-s-Life-Extending-Mutation A study with roundworms in the journal Cell Metabolism found that a diet rich in sugar offset a mutation that ordinarily doubled the worms' life spans. Rachel Kremen reports A study with roundworms in the journal Cell Metabolism found that a diet rich in sugar offset a mutation that ordinarily doubled the worms' life spans. Rachel Kremen reports A study with roundworms in the journal Cell Metabolism found that a diet rich in sugar offset a mutation that ordinarily doubled the worms' life spans. Rachel Kremen reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25393737 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:55:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393740-Apnea-Treatment-Improves-Golf-Game A study presented at CHEST 2009, the meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, found that golfers with apnea who got treatment lowered their handicaps by as much as three strokes. Steve Mirsky reports A study presented at CHEST 2009, the meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, found that golfers with apnea who got treatment lowered their handicaps by as much as three strokes. Steve Mirsky reports A study presented at CHEST 2009, the meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, found that golfers with apnea who got treatment lowered their handicaps by as much as three strokes. Steve Mirsky reports tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25393740 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:55:08 -0800 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393741-Dogs-Can-t-Smell-a-Liar A study in the journal Behavioural Processes finds that dogs cannot reliably tell if someone is fibbing to them. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the journal Behavioural Processes finds that dogs cannot reliably tell if someone is fibbing to them. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the journal Behavioural Processes finds that dogs cannot reliably tell if someone is fibbing to them. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25393741 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:16:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393742-Resuscitating-Lungs-for-Transplant A study in the journal Science Translational Medicine details a new procedure for making damaged, donated lungs functional, potentially doubling the number of lungs available for transplant. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Science Translational Medicine details a new procedure for making damaged, donated lungs functional, potentially doubling the number of lungs available for transplant. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Science Translational Medicine details a new procedure for making damaged, donated lungs functional, potentially doubling the number of lungs available for transplant. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25393742 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393743-Clean-Smell-Promotes-Good-Deeds A study in the journal Psychological Science finds that people in a room recently sprayed with citrus-scented cleanser were fairer and more generous than a control group. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Psychological Science finds that people in a room recently sprayed with citrus-scented cleanser were fairer and more generous than a control group. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Psychological Science finds that people in a room recently sprayed with citrus-scented cleanser were fairer and more generous than a control group. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393743 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:39:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393744-Dieting-and-the-TV-to-Treadmill-Ratio A study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine finds that the ratio of TV sets to exercise equipment in the home is predictive of weight loss success. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine finds that the ratio of TV sets to exercise equipment in the home is predictive of weight loss success. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine finds that the ratio of TV sets to exercise equipment in the home is predictive of weight loss success. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25393744 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:27:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25376627-Household-Hints-to-Halt-Heating A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that Americans could easily cut carbon emissions by more than France's entire output. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that Americans could easily cut carbon emissions by more than France's entire output. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that Americans could easily cut carbon emissions by more than France's entire output. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25376627 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:55:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25356469-Less-Fungus-among-Us-Warm-Blooded A study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases finds that one major advantage of being warm-blooded is that the great majority of fungi cannot infect us. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases finds that one major advantage of being warm-blooded is that the great majority of fungi cannot infect us. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases finds that one major advantage of being warm-blooded is that the great majority of fungi cannot infect us. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356469 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:15:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25346669-Red-Wine-with-Fish-Iron-ic-Answer In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers found that red wine only clashes with fish if the wine has high levels of iron. Steve Mirsky reports In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers found that red wine only clashes with fish if the wine has high levels of iron. Steve Mirsky reports In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers found that red wine only clashes with fish if the wine has high levels of iron. Steve Mirsky reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25346669 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:23:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25325060-Light-All-Night-Not-Alright In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, researchers found that mice that were exposed to light all night long showed signs of depression. Karen Hopkin reports In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, researchers found that mice that were exposed to light all night long showed signs of depression. Karen Hopkin reports In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, researchers found that mice that were exposed to light all night long showed signs of depression. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25325060 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:35:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25318604-Web-Boosts-Grandpa-s-Brain In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, researchers reported that older adults exposed to Web surfing for the first time showed increased brain activity in regions associated with language and working memory. Karen Hopkin reports In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, researchers reported that older adults exposed to Web surfing for the first time showed increased brain activity in regions associated with language and working memory. Karen Hopkin reports In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, researchers reported that older adults exposed to Web surfing for the first time showed increased brain activity in regions associated with language and working memory. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318604 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:18:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25310570-Brain-s-Speech-Center-Finally-Talks In a study in the journal Science, researchers analyzed the inner workings of Broca's area, long known as the brain's speech center, in pre-op brain surgery patients. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers analyzed the inner workings of Broca's area, long known as the brain's speech center, in pre-op brain surgery patients. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers analyzed the inner workings of Broca's area, long known as the brain's speech center, in pre-op brain surgery patients. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25310570 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:05:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25293915-Carbonation-Has-a-Taste In a study in the journal Science, researchers found that the taste buds for sensing sour also respond to carbonated beverages, because the fizz gets turned to chemical components, one of which is protons--basically simple, sour acid. Karen Hopkin reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers found that the taste buds for sensing sour also respond to carbonated beverages, because the fizz gets turned to chemical components, one of which is protons--basically simple, sour acid. Karen Hopkin reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers found that the taste buds for sensing sour also respond to carbonated beverages, because the fizz gets turned to chemical components, one of which is protons--basically simple, sour acid. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25293915 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:05:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25290414-Beating-Heart-Tissue-from-Stem-Cells In a study in the journal Science, researchers explain how they used mouse embryonic stem cells and microchip technology to create heart muscle tissue that actually beats. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers explain how they used mouse embryonic stem cells and microchip technology to create heart muscle tissue that actually beats. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers explain how they used mouse embryonic stem cells and microchip technology to create heart muscle tissue that actually beats. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25290414 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:57:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25283322-Celeb-Vaccine-Wars-Peet-Beats-Maher Comedian Bill Maher advises against vaccinations. But actress Amanda Peet--and Dr. Bill Frist--have it right: vaccines are good. Steve Mirsky comments. Comedian Bill Maher advises against vaccinations. But actress Amanda Peet--and Dr. Bill Frist--have it right: vaccines are good. Steve Mirsky comments. Comedian Bill Maher advises against vaccinations. But actress Amanda Peet--and Dr. Bill Frist--have it right: vaccines are good. Steve Mirsky comments. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25283322 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:02:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25277965-Odd-Spider-Prefers-Salad In a study in the journal Current Biology, researchers report the discovery of an unusual spider, Bagheera kiplingi, that eschews meat and chews acacia tips. Karen Hopkin reports. In a study in the journal Current Biology, researchers report the discovery of an unusual spider, Bagheera kiplingi, that eschews meat and chews acacia tips. Karen Hopkin reports. In a study in the journal Current Biology, researchers report the discovery of an unusual spider, Bagheera kiplingi, that eschews meat and chews acacia tips. Karen Hopkin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25277965 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:04:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25273851-Antioxidants-Diabetes-Connection In a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, some mice given antioxidants were more likely to become diabetic, because free radicals help muscle cells respond to insulin. Karen Hopkin reports. In a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, some mice given antioxidants were more likely to become diabetic, because free radicals help muscle cells respond to insulin. Karen Hopkin reports. In a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, some mice given antioxidants were more likely to become diabetic, because free radicals help muscle cells respond to insulin. Karen Hopkin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273851 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:15:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25259903-Genome-Now-in-3-D In a study in the journal Science, researchers report the mapping of the three-dimensional structure of the human genome, and the finding that the cell's nucleus is divided into two regions, one where DNA goes to get expressed. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers report the mapping of the three-dimensional structure of the human genome, and the finding that the cell's nucleus is divided into two regions, one where DNA goes to get expressed. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Science, researchers report the mapping of the three-dimensional structure of the human genome, and the finding that the cell's nucleus is divided into two regions, one where DNA goes to get expressed. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25259903 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:03:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25254249-Pill-May-Change-Attraction In a study in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, researchers note that the birth control pill may change a woman's choice in whom she finds attractive. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, researchers note that the birth control pill may change a woman's choice in whom she finds attractive. Cynthia Graber reports In a study in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, researchers note that the birth control pill may change a woman's choice in whom she finds attractive. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25254249 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:50:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25247041-Nobel-Prize-in-Chemistry The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath for studies of the protein-manufacturing ribosome, with implications for antibiotic development. Steve Mirsky reports. The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath for studies of the protein-manufacturing ribosome, with implications for antibiotic development. Steve Mirsky reports. The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath for studies of the protein-manufacturing ribosome, with implications for antibiotic development. Steve Mirsky reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247041 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:58:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25240957-Nobel-Prize-in-Physics The 2009 Nobel Prize in physics goes to Charles Kao, of Standard Communications Labs in England and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, for the invention of practical optical fiber communication, and George Smith and Willard Boyle of Bell Labs in New Jersey, for inventing the charge-couple device, the CCD, making digital cameras possible. Steve Mirsky reports. The 2009 Nobel Prize in physics goes to Charles Kao, of Standard Communications Labs in England and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, for the invention of practical optical fiber communication, and George Smith and Willard Boyle of Bell Labs in New Jersey, for inventing the charge-couple device, the CCD, making digital cameras possible. Steve Mirsky reports. The 2009 Nobel Prize in physics goes to Charles Kao, of Standard Communications Labs in England and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, for the invention of practical optical fiber communication, and George Smith and Willard Boyle of Bell Labs in New Jersey, for inventing the charge-couple device, the CCD, making digital cameras possible. Steve Mirsky reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25240957 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:56:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25234827-Nobel-Prize-in-Physiology-or-Medicine The 2009 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine goes to Harvard's Jack Szostak, Johns Hopkins's Carol Greider and Elizabeth Blackburn at UC, San Francisco, for their work on telomeres and telomerase. Steve Mirsky reports. The 2009 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine goes to Harvard's Jack Szostak, Johns Hopkins's Carol Greider and Elizabeth Blackburn at UC, San Francisco, for their work on telomeres and telomerase. Steve Mirsky reports. The 2009 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine goes to Harvard's Jack Szostak, Johns Hopkins's Carol Greider and Elizabeth Blackburn at UC, San Francisco, for their work on telomeres and telomerase. Steve Mirsky reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25234827 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:03:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25233718-Truth-Is-That-Parents-Lie-To-Kids A study in the Journal of Moral Education finds that parents lie to children regularly, to influence behavior. Karen Hopkin reports. A study in the Journal of Moral Education finds that parents lie to children regularly, to influence behavior. Karen Hopkin reports. A study in the Journal of Moral Education finds that parents lie to children regularly, to influence behavior. Karen Hopkin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25233718 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:00:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25236363-Truth-Is-That-Parents-Lie-to-Kids A study in the Journal of Moral Education finds that parents lie to children regularly, to influence behavior A study in the Journal of Moral Education finds that parents lie to children regularly, to influence behavior A study in the Journal of Moral Education finds that parents lie to children regularly, to influence behavior tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25236363 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:00:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25222277-Ig-Nobel-Prizes-Awarded On the eve of the Nobel Prize announcements, the Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded at Harvard, for studies into knuckle-cracking and other vital medical and scientific research. Karen Hopkin retorts On the eve of the Nobel Prize announcements, the Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded at Harvard, for studies into knuckle-cracking and other vital medical and scientific research. Karen Hopkin retorts On the eve of the Nobel Prize announcements, the Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded at Harvard, for studies into knuckle-cracking and other vital medical and scientific research. Karen Hopkin retorts tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25222277 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:25:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25213722-Odds-Favor-Drunk-Trauma-Victims A study in the journal American Surgeon finds that trauma victims who were inebriated at the time of their injury have higher survival rates than their sober counterparts. Rachel Kremen reports A study in the journal American Surgeon finds that trauma victims who were inebriated at the time of their injury have higher survival rates than their sober counterparts. Rachel Kremen reports A study in the journal American Surgeon finds that trauma victims who were inebriated at the time of their injury have higher survival rates than their sober counterparts. Rachel Kremen reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25213722 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:15:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25207716-Great-Depression-Increased-Life-Expectancy A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the population life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression. Karen Hopkin reports. A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the population life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression. Karen Hopkin reports. A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the population life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression. Karen Hopkin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25207716 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:05:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25210310-The-Great-Depression-Increased-Life-Expectancy A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the population life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the population life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression. Karen Hopkin reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the population life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25210310 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:05:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25204514-Champagne-Bubbles-Key-to-Taste A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that champagne's bursting bubbles provide aromatic compounds that add to the taste. Adam Hinterthuer reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that champagne's bursting bubbles provide aromatic compounds that add to the taste. Adam Hinterthuer reports A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that champagne's bursting bubbles provide aromatic compounds that add to the taste. Adam Hinterthuer reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204514 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:53:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25204515-Teen-Inventors-Fight-Tinnitus Irish teenagers Eimear O'Carroll and Rhona Togher have developed a treatment they hope will help people with tinnitus, an unpleasant ringing in the ears. Cynthia Graber reports Irish teenagers Eimear O'Carroll and Rhona Togher have developed a treatment they hope will help people with tinnitus, an unpleasant ringing in the ears. Cynthia Graber reports Irish teenagers Eimear O'Carroll and Rhona Togher have developed a treatment they hope will help people with tinnitus, an unpleasant ringing in the ears. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25204515 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:03:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25183496-Antennae-Key-to-Butterfly-Navigation A study in the journal Science shows that monarch butterflies' sun-related directional sensing is governed by antennae, not the brain. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Science shows that monarch butterflies' sun-related directional sensing is governed by antennae, not the brain. Cynthia Graber reports A study in the journal Science shows that monarch butterflies' sun-related directional sensing is governed by antennae, not the brain. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25183496 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:53:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25181044-Antennae-Key-To-Butterfly-Navigation A study in the journal Science shows that monarch butterflies' sun-related directional sensing is governed by antennae, not the brain. Cynthia Graber reports. A study in the journal Science shows that monarch butterflies' sun-related directional sensing is governed by antennae, not the brain. Cynthia Graber reports. A study in the journal Science shows that monarch butterflies' sun-related directional sensing is governed by antennae, not the brain. Cynthia Graber reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25181044 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:53:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25178061-Water-on-the-Moon Studies in the journal Science report that instruments on three different spacecraft have found evidence for widespread trace amounts of water on the moon. Karen Hopkin reports Studies in the journal Science report that instruments on three different spacecraft have found evidence for widespread trace amounts of water on the moon. Karen Hopkin reports Studies in the journal Science report that instruments on three different spacecraft have found evidence for widespread trace amounts of water on the moon. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25178061 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:05:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25175541-Water-On-The-Moon Studies in the journal Science report that instruments on three different spacecraft have found evidence for widespread trace amounts of water on the moon. Karen Hopkin reports. Studies in the journal Science report that instruments on three different spacecraft have found evidence for widespread trace amounts of water on the moon. Karen Hopkin reports. Studies in the journal Science report that instruments on three different spacecraft have found evidence for widespread trace amounts of water on the moon. Karen Hopkin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25175541 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:05:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25171002-Drink-Now-Pay-Later A study with animals in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that alcohol abuse in adolescence leads to a lifetime of poor decision-making skills. Karen Hopkin reports A study with animals in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that alcohol abuse in adolescence leads to a lifetime of poor decision-making skills. Karen Hopkin reports A study with animals in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that alcohol abuse in adolescence leads to a lifetime of poor decision-making skills. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25171002 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:30:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25165385-Scary-Music-Scarier-with-Eyes-Shut In the journal Public Library of Science ONE, researchers report that listening to scary music with eyes shut may intensify the emotional experience. Cynthia Graber reports In the journal Public Library of Science ONE, researchers report that listening to scary music with eyes shut may intensify the emotional experience. Cynthia Graber reports In the journal Public Library of Science ONE, researchers report that listening to scary music with eyes shut may intensify the emotional experience. Cynthia Graber reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25165385 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:45:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25164113-Scary-Music-Scarier-With-Eyes-Shut In the journal Public Library of Science ONE, researchers report that listening to scary music with eyes shut may intensify the emotional experience. Cynthia Graber reports. In the journal Public Library of Science ONE, researchers report that listening to scary music with eyes shut may intensify the emotional experience. Cynthia Graber reports. In the journal Public Library of Science ONE, researchers report that listening to scary music with eyes shut may intensify the emotional experience. Cynthia Graber reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25164113 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:45:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25159755-Torture-Interferes-with-Memory In the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, psychologist Share O'Mara notes that torture can interfere with the brain's memory retrieval apparatus, making it counterproductive to the aim of producing useful information. Karen Hopkin reports In the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, psychologist Share O'Mara notes that torture can interfere with the brain's memory retrieval apparatus, making it counterproductive to the aim of producing useful information. Karen Hopkin reports In the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, psychologist Share O'Mara notes that torture can interfere with the brain's memory retrieval apparatus, making it counterproductive to the aim of producing useful information. Karen Hopkin reports tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159755 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:56:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25145538-Mini-T-Rex-Recovered In a study in the journal Science, researchers announce the discovery of a dinosaur 125 million years older and one-nintieth the size of T. Rex, but having virtually the same body plan as the giant dino. Cynthia Graber reports. In a study in the journal Science, researchers announce the discovery of a dinosaur 125 million years older and one-nintieth the size of T. Rex, but having virtually the same body plan as the giant dino. Cynthia Graber reports. In a study in the journal Science, researchers announce the discovery of a dinosaur 125 million years older and one-nintieth the size of T. Rex, but having virtually the same body plan as the giant dino. Cynthia Graber reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25145538 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:27:08 -0700 no 60-Second Science Science 60-second 60-seconds Scientific American