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Researcher: Pesticide 'Castrates' Male Frogs
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500
Atrazine is widely used as weedkiller on American farms. And a new study shows this common chemical may have gender-bending effects on frogs. Host Guy Raz talks to biology professor Tyrone Hayes about his work with atrazine and frogs. Hayes found that 9 of every 10 male frogs he exposed to atrazine became chemically castrated. And that other 1 out of every 10? Well, he became a she.
Naps May Improve Performance Later In The Day
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
If you need an excuse to take your afternoon siesta, look no further: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that naps may help your brain work better later.
Harnessing Thoughts To Control A Computer
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500
Researchers decoded electrical brain signals without implanting electrodes, according to a new study. Instead, Jose L. Contreras-Vidal and colleagues monitored brain activity with EEG sensors placed on the scalp, using those signals to reconstruct hand movement and drive a robot.
Fossil Pushes Back The Age Of Dinosaurs
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500
A fossil in Tanzania suggests dinosaurs appeared 10 million years earlier than previously thought, according to a Nature study. Christian Sidor, of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington, discusses the origin of dinosaurs.
Changing Behaviors To Save Energy
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500
Energy Star labels and miles-per-gallon vehicle ratings aren't enticing enough consumers toward energy-saving options, according to economist Hunt Allcott. Allcott explains how new research in behavioral economics might help lead consumers to more energy-efficient choices.
Mighty Mussels Have Industrial Strength
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
Mussels hold tight to rocky seashores with the help of their strong but flexible "beards," or byssal threads. These threads are made of a sticky protein loaded up with iron that suggests a new way of making flexible but strong materials for industrial uses.
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Aphasia: Communications disorder can be disabling
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Aphasia — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, coping skills for this communication disorder.
Arteriovenous fistula: An abnormal blood vessel connection
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Arteriovenous fistula — Comprehensive overview covers the causes and treatment of this blood vessel condition.
Breast-feeding: What every mom needs to know
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Breast-feeding is a learned art. Here's help understanding the basics.
Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes?
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Can weather changes trigger migraines? Learn more.
Cystitis: Antibiotics, other treatments can help
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Cystitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of bladder inflammation.
Dystonia: Movement disorder can be crippling
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Dystonia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this painful muscle-contraction disorder.
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Researcher: Pesticide 'Castrates' Male Frogs
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500
Atrazine is widely used as weedkiller on American farms. And a new study shows this common chemical may have gender-bending effects on frogs. Host Guy Raz talks to biology professor Tyrone Hayes about his work with atrazine and frogs. Hayes found that 9 of every 10 male frogs he exposed to atrazine became chemically castrated. And that other 1 out of every 10? Well, he became a she.
Naps May Improve Performance Later In The Day
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
If you need an excuse to take your afternoon siesta, look no further: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that naps may help your brain work better later.
Harnessing Thoughts To Control A Computer
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500
Researchers decoded electrical brain signals without implanting electrodes, according to a new study. Instead, Jose L. Contreras-Vidal and colleagues monitored brain activity with EEG sensors placed on the scalp, using those signals to reconstruct hand movement and drive a robot.
Fossil Pushes Back The Age Of Dinosaurs
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500
A fossil in Tanzania suggests dinosaurs appeared 10 million years earlier than previously thought, according to a Nature study. Christian Sidor, of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington, discusses the origin of dinosaurs.
Changing Behaviors To Save Energy
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500
Energy Star labels and miles-per-gallon vehicle ratings aren't enticing enough consumers toward energy-saving options, according to economist Hunt Allcott. Allcott explains how new research in behavioral economics might help lead consumers to more energy-efficient choices.
Mighty Mussels Have Industrial Strength
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
Mussels hold tight to rocky seashores with the help of their strong but flexible "beards," or byssal threads. These threads are made of a sticky protein loaded up with iron that suggests a new way of making flexible but strong materials for industrial uses.
All MayoClinic.com Topics
Aphasia: Communications disorder can be disabling
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Aphasia — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, coping skills for this communication disorder.
Arteriovenous fistula: An abnormal blood vessel connection
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Arteriovenous fistula — Comprehensive overview covers the causes and treatment of this blood vessel condition.
Breast-feeding: What every mom needs to know
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Breast-feeding is a learned art. Here's help understanding the basics.
Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes?
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Can weather changes trigger migraines? Learn more.
Cystitis: Antibiotics, other treatments can help
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Cystitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of bladder inflammation.
Dystonia: Movement disorder can be crippling
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0000
Dystonia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this painful muscle-contraction disorder.
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