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60-Second Science 11/6/09
Babies Already Have An Accent
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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.
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60-Second Earth 11/5/09
Capturing Carbon Dioxide
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60-Second Science 11/5/09
Good Sprinters Have Long Toes
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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 -
60-Second Science 11/4/09
Sneezes Provoke Fears Beyond Illness
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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 -
60-Second Psych 11/3/09
Hearing Our Heartbeats
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Scientists have recently found that there are two brain pathways involved how we perceive our own thumping hearts. Christie Nicholson reports
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Science Talk 11/3/09
Human Evolution II: Recent Evolution; and "Becoming Human" NOVA Preview
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Anthropologist John Hawks of the University of WisconsinMadison talks about recent human evolution, especially of our ability to digest lactose. And producer Graham Townsley discusses his three-part PBS NOVA premiering on November 3rd called "Becoming Human". Plus, we test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include www.snipurl.com/t1ivr
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60-Second Science 11/3/09
Sugar Negates Worm's Life-Extending Mutation
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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
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60-Second Science 11/2/09
Apnea Treatment Improves Golf Game
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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
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60-Second Science 10/30/09
Dogs Can't Smell a Liar
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A study in the journal Behavioural Processes finds that dogs cannot reliably tell if someone is fibbing to them. Karen Hopkin reports
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60-Second Earth 10/29/09
Can the World's Most Polluted Places Ever Be Cleaned?
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From phasing out leaded gasoline to minimizing mercury poisoning, the answer appears to be yes. Christie Nicholson reports, with research, reporting and writing by David Biello
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60-Second Science 10/29/09
Resuscitating Lungs for Transplant
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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
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60-Second Science 10/28/09
Clean Smell Promotes Good Deeds
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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
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60-Second Psych 10/27/09
A Pretty Face or a Hot Body?
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When pursuing a mate for a short-term relationship, are we more interested in the face or the body? How about for a long-term relationship? Christie Nicholson reports
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60-Second Science 10/27/09
Dieting and the TV-to-Treadmill Ratio
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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
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60-Second Science 10/26/09
Household Hints to Halt Heating
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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
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