Posts by Christopher Bergendorff
Under the Sea 3D

ScienCentral sat down with filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall to talk about their upcoming IMAX film, “Under the Sea 3D”. The video also features pre-released footage from the film and behind-the-scenes footage of its production, which is still in progress.

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Waiting Room Gadget

As any parent knows, teens love texting. Now one doctor hopes to turn that habit into improved medical care. A new waiting room gadget may be the way to get reluctant teens to communicate with their doctors.

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Cats, Kids & Asthma

Are cats good at preventing asthma? That’s the finding of a group of scientists studying childhood allergies in houses with and without cats.


“The Happening” and Plant Science

In “The Happening,” common plants release a neurotoxin that threatens the survival of the human race. Scientists say summer is a good time to familiarize yourself with toxic plants that can be harmful to your health.

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Squid Beaks

Researchers have long asked how soft squishy squid can have such hard, sharp beaks. The answers could lead to a useful new class of materials.


Snakes on the Brain

New research by psychologists suggests we’re born ready to look for snakes. As this ScienCentral News video reports, a series of experiments showed that people, even toddlers, tend to recognize and locate a snake faster than other plants and animals.


Cell Phone Traffic

Attention commuters! Researchers have found that when you talk on your cell phone, even when you’re using a hands free device, you’re slowing down traffic. Scientists figured this out using traffic simulators.

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