Slither into a stimulating lesson with Aesop's "The Farmer and the Snake." Class members explore the relationship between gratitude and generosity with the fable and practice making predictions with an accompanying reading activity.

Ever made a mountain out of a molehill? Individuals read Aesop's "The Mountain in Labor," a fable about a mountain that groans and attracts attention over a mouse. An audio retelling of the story and graphic organizer examines...

How do individuals determine value? Middle school students read Aesop's fable "The Rooster and the Pearl" and complete a narrative writing activity to learn that precious things are for those that can prize them.

Space and dogs—two great ways to get young listeners interested in a story! A two-part audiobook features a tale about a dog named Bonzo and his astronomical adventure through outer-space.

Follow along to a 10-minute audiobook featuring the story "Rumpelstiltskin" by the Brothers Grimm. A miller's daughter finds herself in a sticky situation only to receive help from Rumpelstiltskin; however, the man's help does not come...

Is it possible to predict earthquakes? While one researcher says radon readings gave early clues that a 6.3 quake in Italy, other earthquake experts aren't so sure. [7:5]

Can new forms of seismic monitoring be used to predict earthquakes?

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts winter weather months in advance. But how scientific are those predictions? And are NOAA and Accuweather any better at the art of seasonal forecasting?

Find out why researchers say that by examining a collection of risk factors, they can predict which high-risk teens will develop psychotic illness.

This weekend, another satellite is scheduled to crash to Earth, just a month after the last one.

Learn how by using the Collaborative Problem Solving you can be effective in turning unpredictable behavior into predictable. This radio show focuses on managing behavior so it becomes more predictable. [45 min, 1 sec]

Scientists discuss 'automatic mental associations' and how these play a role in predicting how an undecided voter is likely to vote. Aired Aug. 22, 2008 [13:15]

Ira talks with inventor, technologist and futurist Ray Kurzweil about the idea of 'the Singularity' -- what happens when technology advances so much that it's impossible to predict what happens next.

With a precise enough clock, it's possible to test the time-dilation effects predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity without a space ship. [8:55]

A discussion of a second genetic marker that had been discovered to be a higher-risk predictor of breast cancer. Aired Mar. 7, 2008 [16:53]

A hurricane forecaster explains factors that indicate a hurricane could form, and precautions to take before and during a hurricane. Aired Aug. 21, 2009 [11:51]

A geochemist discusses behavior within magma chambers- information that could one day lead to improved monitoring of volcano hazards.

NASA's Gravity Probe-B mission confirms two major predictions of the general theory of relativity.

Sinkholes have gobbled up swimming pools, buses, and homes. But what causes them? And is there any way to predict where they'll strike?

In "The Future of the Mind," physicist Michio Kaku predicts big advances for our brains.

Are the movements of wildfires as predictable as the weather? And does climate change cause bigger, hotter blazes?

The massive tornado that struck Oklahoma this week was the product of specific atmospheric conditions nd bad luck.