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Does the moon affect bipolar disorder?
Science has largely debunked the idea that the moon influences our behavior — but recent research is questioning that modern wisdom.
6 years ago
Listen 17:08Delaware Bay’s spring sex party
Horseshoe crabs breed along North America’s eastern coast, from Maine to Mexico. And every year, tens of thousands of them hook up on the beaches of Delaware and New Jersey.
6 years ago
Listen 07:57Your memories of the moon landing
Where were you on that day in July 1969? A lot of people watched, and say it changed their lives.
6 years ago
If you want to own a plot of lunar land, there are websites that will sell you one. Are those websites for real?
6 years ago
Listen 04:24Fixing the nightmare gym class can be for some kids
TV and movies represent everything that’s wrong about physical education. Some teachers are working to change that.
6 years ago
Listen 06:49This hour we discuss how to fight fair and what rules to follow when arguing with a partner, family member, or colleague in order to maintain healthy relationships.
6 years ago
Listen 35:30In a recent interview with ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos, President Trump said that he would accept opposition research from a foreign government in the 2020 election.
6 years ago
Listen 13:30Why is creating electronic canes for the blind so hard?
People who are visually impaired know what works for them and what doesn’t. They’d rather innovate their own technologies.
6 years ago
Listen 11:23Allergic to penicillin? Maybe not
About 30 million Americans have this allergy noted in their medical records. That means the most commonly prescribed antibiotics are off-limits.
6 years ago
Listen 05:14Trump threatens tariffs on Mexican exports
Trump announced last week that he will impose a 5% tariff on Mexican exports if they don’t do more to stop migrants from crossing the border, sending markets in a tailspin.
6 years ago
Listen 17:00Libyan comedian Mohanad Elshieky
Elshieky talks with Marty about growing up in Benghazi and working as a comedian in the U.S. Then - Marty will discuss the ins-and-outs of Trump's tariffs on Mexican products.
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Listen 32:00In drought-stricken Australia, farmers struggle with mental health issues, and learn to ask for help
The identity of Australian farmers is under threat as fire, flood, drought, and rising feed and water costs make it harder for them to stay economically viable.
6 years ago
Listen 10:38Astrophysicist explains how boxing makes her a better scientist
Federica Bianco says colleagues from both careers are surprised at her alternate identity, but each role enhances the other.
6 years ago
Listen 05:26A new report from the National Women’s Law Center, written with Latina middle and high school students in Philadelphia, found that over ...
6 years ago
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