Michelle 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.
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Turns out that humans aren't the only animals that contagiously yawn. iStockphoto hide caption
Why People Take Risks To Help Others: Altruism's Roots In The Brain
If you've noticed that kids seem to be better at figuring out these things, you're not alone. iStockphoto hide caption
Humans make split-second judgments about others based on the way they talk. Katherine Streeter for NPR hide caption
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
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
Though scientists have identified sleepwalking triggers, the condition is still a bit of a mystery. Victoria Alexandrova/iStockphoto.com hide caption
Researchers are using MRI scans to learn more about the brains of people with extraordinary memory. iStockphoto.com hide caption
Why Can Some People Recall Every Day Of Their Lives? Brain Scans Offer Clues
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
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