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Changing Behaviors To Save Energy
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. Can Technology Solve Nuclear's Problems?
President Obama has pledged support for nuclear power, but problems including how to dispose of the waste persist. Ira Flatow and guests look at the latest nuclear technology, from microreactors to waste storage, and compare the cost of nuclear to other energy sources. The Superbug Threat: How Serious Is It? [VIDEO]
Parents are gripped by fear over reports of MRSA -- the so-called superbug -- in schools, but the risk the disease poses in the community is likely overblown.
. Naps May Improve Performance Later In The Day
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. Fossil Pushes Back The Age Of Dinosaurs
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. Study Results Fuel Avandia Safety Controversy
New research is sparking renewed debate over the safety of the diabetes prescription drug Avandia. In a study of 160,000 patients over the age of 65, those who took Avandia to treat their type 2 diabetes were found to be significantly more susceptible to congestive heart failure, heart attacks and death than those who took other diabetes pills.. For Quake Scientists, Chile Becomes A Unique Lab
Following the massive earthquake that struck on Feb. 27, scientists have flocked to Chile with the goal of picking up enough clues to one day predict when the next big one will strike. |
