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Talk of the Nation, hosted by Neal Conan, offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions about politics, public service, health care, education, religion, and music with decision-makers, authors, academicians, and artists from around the world. |
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More from Talk of the Nation
- Drug Rapidly Counters Effects of Alzheimer's In Mice
- The Science Of Yoga: The Risks And The Rewards
- Next Supercontinent Could Form At The North Pole
- Valentine's Day Special: Look Of Love
- Notes From A Former 'Guitar Zero'
- Why Vinyl Sounds Better Than CD, Or Not
- What's The Truth About The War In Afghanistan?
- Occupy Wall Street: The Future And History, So Far
- Historian Seeks Artifacts From Lincoln's Last Days
- Obama Shifts His Position On Super PACs
Why Vinyl Sounds Better Than CD, Or Not
According to Rolling Stone magazine, sales of vinyl albums continue to grow, setting a new record in 2010. Does vinyl reproduce sound better, or is it just a trend? Two audio experts join guest host John Dankosky to talk about the science of audio, and how perceptions can shape the sound experience.
Drug Rapidly Counters Effects of Alzheimer's In Mice
Reporting in Science, researchers write that an FDA-approved drug for skin cancer had surprising results in mice with Alzheimer's. The drug rapidly cleared up amyloid protein from the brain and improved cognitive function. Co-author Gary Landreth discusses the drug's potential as a therapy for Alzheimer's.
The Science Of Yoga: The Risks And The Rewards
In his book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards, New York Times science writer and long-time yoga practitioner William Broad investigates popular health claims about yoga--that it boosts metabolism, for example--and finds that scientific studies tell a different story.
Next Supercontinent Could Form At The North Pole
Several times in earth's history continents have collided to form supercontinents only to later break apart. Geologist Ross Mitchell discusses a new study in Nature that predicts in 50 to 200 million years time the Americas and Eurasia will collide to form a supercontinent over the Arctic.
Valentine's Day Special: Look Of Love
When you gaze into your sweetheart's eyes, look for enlarged pupils. Studies show that our pupils dilate when we feel strong emotions. Psychologist Bruno Laeng, of the University of Oslo, explains how scientists are using "pupillometry" and what pupil diameter suggests about mental activity.
