Michelle Trudeau : NPR Accessibility linksMichelle Trudeau Michelle Trudeau began her radio career in 1981, filing stories for NPR from Beijing and Shanghai, China, where she and her husband lived for two years. She began working as a science reporter and producer for NPR's Science Desk since 1982.
Monday May 15, 2017
Turns out that humans aren't the only animals that contagiously yawn. iStockphoto hide caption
toggle caption iStockphotoYawning May Promote Social Bonding Even Between Dogs And Humans
Monday January 16, 2017
Alex Reynolds/NPRWhen The Brain Scrambles Names, It's Because You Love Them
Sunday November 23, 2014
Why People Take Risks To Help Others: Altruism's Roots In The Brain
Monday September 22, 2014
Rob Donnelly for NPRThe Biology Of Altruism: Good Deeds May Be Rooted In The Brain
Thursday July 17, 2014
Maria Fabrizio for NPRSkimping On Sleep Can Stress Body And Brain
Monday June 30, 2014
If you've noticed that kids seem to be better at figuring out these things, you're not alone. iStockphoto hide caption
toggle caption iStockphotoPreschoolers Outsmart College Students In Figuring Out Gadgets
Monday May 5, 2014
Humans make split-second judgments about others based on the way they talk. Katherine Streeter for NPR hide caption
toggle caption Katherine Streeter for NPRYou Had Me At Hello: The Science Behind First Impressions
Monday April 7, 2014
Deep brain stimulation eased Shari Finsilver's tremors, but didn't stop them entirely. Here she uses both hands to stabilize a glass of water. Marvin Shaouni for NPR hide caption
toggle caption Marvin Shaouni for NPRInvoluntary Shaking Can Be Caused By Essential Tremors
Monday December 16, 2013
Why A Regular Bedtime Is Important For Children
Monday April 15, 2013
Lou Ann Schachner, 84, and Jay Schachner, 81, are volunteers with the Northwestern University SuperAging Project. They keep track of all their plans in a shared calendar. She loves to cook and study French and he is a part-time tax lawyer. Samantha Murphy for NPR hide caption
toggle caption Samantha Murphy for NPRInside The Brains Of People Over 80 With Exceptional Memory
Monday August 27, 2012
Though scientists have identified sleepwalking triggers, the condition is still a bit of a mystery. Victoria Alexandrova/iStockphoto.com hide caption
toggle caption Victoria Alexandrova/iStockphoto.comLack Of Sleep, Genes Can Get Sleepwalkers Up And About
Monday August 20, 2012
Researchers are using MRI scans to learn more about the brains of people with extraordinary memory. iStockphoto.com hide caption
toggle caption iStockphoto.comWhy Can Some People Recall Every Day Of Their Lives? Brain Scans Offer Clues
Monday May 16, 2011
The Other Big Deficit: Many Teens Fall Short On Sleep
Monday February 21, 2011
An elderly couple holds hands while walking along a Berlin street. A recent study showed that walking grows the region of the brain that archives memories. Patrick Sinkel/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
toggle caption Patrick Sinkel/AFP via Getty ImagesAerobic Exercise May Improve Memory In Seniors
Monday December 20, 2010
In this video game image from Call of Duty: Black Ops, special forces agents pilot a gunship up the Mekong River. Scientists say immersion games like this one may develop certain parts of kids' brains. Activision via AP hide caption
toggle caption Activision via APVideo Games Boost Brain Power, Multitasking Skills
Monday September 20, 2010
Hand-holding causes levels of the stress hormone cortisol to drop, says Matt Hertenstein, an experimental psychologist at DePauw University in Indiana. This couple joined hands while protesting offshore oil drilling in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon spill during a Hands Across the Sand event in Gulfport, Miss. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption
toggle caption Gregory Bull/APHuman Connections Start With A Friendly Touch
Monday May 31, 2010
New research finds that socializing kids to drink at the family table -- often referred to as the "European drinking model" -- doesn't necessarily translate to more responsible drinking patterns. Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images hide caption
toggle caption Marco Di Lauro/Getty ImagesWith Drinking, Parent Rules Do Affect Teens' Choices
Monday May 24, 2010
Dr. Margaret Morris at Intel Corp. is designing a cell phone app to help manage stress in everyday life, in order to improve mental health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Morris calls the app "Mobile Therapy." Courtesy of Dr. Margaret Morris hide caption
toggle caption Courtesy of Dr. Margaret MorrisMental Health Apps: Like A 'Therapist In Your Pocket'
Monday March 1, 2010
Lifelong learning and brain stimulation can help increase memory and decision-making ability, according to neuroscientists. iStockphoto hide caption
toggle caption iStockphotoThe Aging Brain Is Less Quick, But More Shrewd
Monday January 25, 2010
The red specks highlight where the integrity of the brain's white matter is significantly less in the teens who binge drink, compared to those who do not. Courtesy of Susan Tapert/Tim McQueeny/UCSD hide caption
toggle caption Courtesy of Susan Tapert/Tim McQueeny/UCSDTeen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage
Monday November 30, 2009
Media Should Tread Carefully In Covering Suicide
Sunday November 22, 2009
Genetic Testing Reveals Devastating Illness
Thursday February 5, 2009
More Students Turning Illegally To 'Smart' Drugs
Wednesday December 10, 2008
Las Vegas: The Suicide Capital Of America
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