The Hidden Beauty Of The Human Placenta
Though discarded after birth, the placenta builds the first vital connection between mother and fetus.
10:31
Is Your Empty Stomach Fueling Your Shopping Spree?
Hungry shoppers spent up to 60 percent more than those who had a full stomach, according to a new study.
12:03
What Bilingual Babies Can Teach Us About Language Learning
Babies raised in bilingual households spend significantly more time lip-reading than their monolingual counterparts, which suggests that it could also be a vital skill for language learners of all ages.
17:22
Are Women at Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s?
Neurologists look at genes and hormones to understand why more women are developing Alzheimer’s than men.
How Can We Build Homes That Are Resistant to Mold?
Test which building materials will be resistant to mold after a flood or hurricane.
How a Bar Fight Paved the Way for Heart Surgery
An excerpt from “The Man Who Touched His Own Heart.”
11:55
Honey, I Shrunk the Lab: Testing for STDs on a Smartphone
A new, inexpensive smartphone dongle tests for HIV and syphilis in 15 minutes.
1:36
Remembering ‘The Father of the Pill’
The chemist Carl Djerassi passed away on January 30, 2015, at the age of 91.
7:46
Hitting the Sack: Sleep Cycles Can Affect Athletes’ Performance
An athlete’s performance can vary by up to 26 percent, depending on the time of day.
