The Science Of Sin

An in-depth feature examining the latest research into each of the seven deadly sins and looking at what’s in it for nature for us to be lustful, greedy, lazy, etc. The latest research into what causes us to be angry, jealous, lustful, etc is examined alongside a look at the evolutionary reasons behind these acts of supposed wrong-doing. Plus an entertaining set of statistics to determine which is the most sinful nation on Earth.

 

Allan Pinkerton was a Scottish detective whose legendary detective agency blazed the trail for modern sleuthing and lead to the formation of the FBI. He foiled an attempt on the life of Abraham Lincoln, was instrumental in the pursuit of such infamous outlaws as Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Reno Brothers and developed such techniques as the photofit and undercover surveillance.

 

A look at the controversial heart surgery technique employed by renowned surgeon John Elefteriades, where he induces his patients to die on the operating table. We look in on one such procedure, revealing the drama that takes place during the theatre and what happens afterwards. We also consider other areas where this enforced ‘hibernation’ may be of use and the research that’s taking place into how it induce it.

 

New research claims that the prairie dog has developed a complex language to alert his fellow rodents of the dangers on the plains of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. The evidence seems to suggest that this cute creature might be among the most sophisticated communicators in the animal kingdom.