Ancient Human Remains Document Migration From Asia To America
A discovery of the remains of two infants in central Alaska provides evidence of the earliest wave of people to move from Asia into the Americas.
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How Cold Is Too Cold For Pets?
A common misconception is that dogs and cats are more resistant to cold weather than humans because of their fur, but the risks to animals can be greater during a cold snap than during extreme heat.
UFO Investigations: The Science And The Will To Believe
Employing science's methodology is key — as it's the best antidote we have to the very human propensity to turn something we want to believe into a reality, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.
Winter Storm Could Bring Snow And Sleet To U.S. East Coast
The "bomb cyclone" is expected to move up the coast from Florida to Maine, but its impact on the East Coast depends on how far west it tracks and how wide of a swath it cuts.
Neuroscientist Predicts 'Much Better Treatment' For Alzheimer's Is 10 Years Away
"Just the last few years alone have seen some serious breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research," Joseph Jebelli says. His new book is The Pursuit of Memory.
Encore: Testing For A Marijuana High
Rae Ellen Bichell reports on scientists' efforts to develop a reliable test for marijuana intoxication. This story was originally broadcast on All Things Considered on Aug. 6, 2017.
Rated PG: Profoundly Gifted
Intelligence happens on a spectrum. What happens on the high end?
Clean Meat, Via Lab, Is On The Way
Would you eat beef, chicken, even foie gras grown from animal cells in the lab? Anthropologist Barbara J. King takes a look at new food technologies.
Resolved To Lose Weight? We Gave Food-Tracking Apps A Try
How much you eat matters more than how much you work out. Several apps are designed to make watching your diet easier. We gave one a shot.
The Year In Space Discoveries
It's been a banner year in space. We hear about 2017's biggest highlights, including the "Great American Eclipse" and NASA's Cassini spacecraft.