In this week’s podcast, Tom Jacobs discusses the Prozac-like qualities of classical music and Emily Badger reveals that some research tagged as wasteful actually has solid scientific applications.
The U.S. announced a new plan for electronics stewardship, with the goal of less waste, voluntary cooperation by industry and less hazardous materials in landfills both here and in developing countries.
The darker side of DNA tests reveals itself when a company overpromises their diagnostic abilities, providing an avenue for people to seek astrology-style answers to questions that should be addressed by medical experts.