This time of year, almost everywhere is alive with the sound of bird songs. We spoke with a researcher who looks at the connection between avian and human songsmiths. When people go on meatless diets, they're often warned, rightly or not, that they'll get too skinny. Of course, no one ever tells a gorilla that, and they're vegetarians. A listener called it to ask how gorillas get buff without beef.
Many people believe our first year of life can shape our emotionally development.
But science reporter Bob Hirshon tells us about research that shows it may also shape us physically. April 17 - Pain Genetics Treatment of pain is still very primitive, but new genetics research promises to customize improved pain treatments to the individual patient. April 19 - Jean Engineering A researcher uses blue jeans to filter poisons out of drinking water. Disc A listener wants to know how they can pack all that music and data on a compact disc. April 21 - Healthy Chocolate New research suggests that chocolate may actually be good for your heart.