Jul 22 2011
Have You Hugged a Neanderthal Today? Probably!
Your ancestors probably had sex with Neanderthals -- which makes you part-Neanderthal. Now get over it.
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May 24 2011
Obesity Stigma in Online News?
A new study suggests that images accompanying news stories about obesity may promote stigma, but there's reason for caution.
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Jan 07 2011
Friday News Feedbag for Friday, January 7, 2011!
The first show for 2011! Same banter, new format: instead of six science articles to vote on, now it's a head-to-head match between James and Jorge. Two stories enter, one story leaves! If this is your first exposure to the ...
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Jan 03 2011
Why Being Grossed Out is Good for You
Maggots. Rotten meat. Pus-oozing sores. Grossed out yet? Probably. And a good thing, too. Just as fear protects us from a lion that would eat us disgust keeps us away from tiny little animals that would kill us.
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Nov 16 2010
Genuine, Open-Mouthed Laughter Appreciated Most
Laughter is a critical part of human communication and people learn to appreciate some forms more than others.
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Oct 14 2010
Bilingualism Good for the Brain
The longer a person has spoken two or more languages, the greater the cognitive effects.
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Oct 14 2010
Bilingualism Good for the Brain
The longer a person has spoken two or more languages, the greater the cognitive effects.
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Oct 06 2010
New Language Discovered in India
Around 800 people are believed to speak the Tibeto-Burman language in the rugged, isolated region.
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Sep 21 2010
The Rules of Smart Phone Etiquette
Tweeting in church. Facebooking in class. Texting in a public restroom. All of these activities are possible with a smart phone, but are they appropriate? What are the rules of smart phone etiquette?
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Aug 18 2010
Big Fat Lies: Fibs Skew Obesity Statistics
Many people aren't truthful about their weight and height-- but such deception can skew important heath data.
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