Mechanics

Dozens killed in Turkish earthquake (with video)

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake was reported near the Turkish-Iranian border Sunday afternoon Turkish time. The death toll is expected to rise into the hundreds or thousands.

‘This is Your Brain on Poverty’

Environment

Top of the Hour: Hundreds Dead After Earthquake in Turkey, Morning Headlines

Japan: Recovering from Aftershock

After the Quake: Aftershocks

The World

Averting Seismic Disaster

The Japanese government has a new sensor network that gives residents a few second heads up of impending earthquakes.

The World

Emerging Science Note/Stress and Chemicals

Living on Earth’s Cynthia Graber reports that stress may intensify the effects of chemicals on the brain.

The World

Being Literally Sick of the Economy

Some health experts say that stress from a recession can lead to stress in your body. Joining The Takeaway is finance contributor Beth Kobliner and Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, a psychologist and physical therapist.

The World

Pencils Ready: Your Personalized Financial Stress Test

We invited two of our listeners to come on the show to undergo their very own financial stress tests with Gary Belsky. He’ll make some recommendations on the ways to make sure they keep their heads above water, no matter what happens with the economy.