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Four Animals That Give Each Other Names
Humans aren't the only ones who refer to each other by name. Several species in the animal kingdom refuse to live in anonymity. Hosted by: Jaida Elcock (she/her)
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Could Deep-Sea Mining Solve the Energy Crisis?
Polymetallic nodules, found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone, have enough metals to secure the future of green energy. But is it worth the cost? Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them)
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This New Drug Makes the Flu Less Deadly
Seasonal flu kills half a million people every year. But scientists may have found a drug that, while it won't stop you from getting the flu, could stop it from killing you. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
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How a Die-Off of Vultures Cost a Country Billions
Vultures aren't most people's favorite animal. But when they began dying in India, they set in motion a domino effect that spread disease and cost the government billions of dollars. Hosted by: Jaida Elcock (she/her)
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Can We Use Laughing Gas As An Antidepressant?
You may have gotten a dose of laughing gas at the dentist at some point. But new research is suggesting that the same gas that helps you forget your toothache could be a future treatment for clinical depression. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
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Is the President’s Name Enough to Get Your Vote?
Whether someone's running for President or to be on their school board, there's a lot that a politician has to do to try to sway voters. But did you know that what name they use is on that list? Research shows that whether you choose...
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The First (And Only) Time We Sent a Cat to Space
In the history of space travel, there are a few famous animal astronauts (or cosmonauts), like Laika the dog and Ham the chimpanzee. But you might not have heard of Félicette, who in 1963 became the first -- and so far only -- cat to go...
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Why Can't We Use Lightning for Electricity?
Correction: This is Watt's law, not Ohm's law! Our math was right but our name was wrong. We need green energy yesterday. And it so happens that nature regularly sends huge bolts of electricity at us out of the sky. So what are the...
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We Could Put The World's Rarest Tree In Your Back Yard
There's a tree species that used to be all over the world. And now, they can only be found in a secret valley in the mountains in Australia. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Wollemi Pine, including how some new tech might...
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Should the Earth Even Have Water?
"Water, water, every where"...or so that one poem goes. And it's kinda right, because there's way more water INSIDE the Earth than on the surface. But scientists still don't know with certainty exactly how Earth got all of that H2O....
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Your Gorgeous Hair Evolved From Frog Toes
Frogs aren't known for their fabulous manes, but the claws of frogs are helping us learn why humans have hair -- thanks to a homeobox gene and a weird evolutionary shift. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
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How Science Says You Should Pack
Perfectly packing your suitcase for a trip may require more physics and math than you think. Here's when to crumple your clothes in the bag and shove it down, iron and fold everything, or roll it up using CleanTok hacks. Hosted by: Hank...
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NFL Teams Are Trying to Win More Games with Lights
The idea of improving athletic performance with a certain kind of lighting sounds absurd, but some NFL and MLB teams are trying it. The question is: does it work? Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them)
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The Best Gifts, According to Science
Scientists have studied what gifts are most appreciated. And while there's some nuance in giving presents and money, there's a third thing you can give that may be even better. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)
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Why Things Look That Way Under a Blacklight
Fluorescence isn't just a cool effect that turns your white T-shirt neon purple under a black light. Its discovery opened our eyes to a whole new field of science and engineering. And it's all thanks to a crystal called fluorite. Hosted...
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This Giant Space Flower Could Help Us Find A New Earth
Over the past three decades, astronomers have discovered thousands of planets beyond our solar system. But while some of them might be the right size and mass to be some kind of Earth 2.0, we don't know if any of them is truly...
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Butterflies Shouldn't Remember Being Caterpillars (But They Do)
When caterpillars undergo metamorphosis and become butterflies, their brains melt into goop. Neuroscience says they shouldn't remember anything about their past lives. So why do studies show that they do? Hosted by: @TomLumPerson...
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6 Futuristic Fishing Nets
When fishermen cast their nets, they often catch a lot more than the species they're after. Those unlucky creatures are called bycatch, and it's a huge problem in the industry. Fortunately, scientists have been working hard to solve it...
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The REAL Reason You Can't Sleep After Surgery
The idea of improving athletic performance with a certain kind of lighting sounds absurd, but some NFL and MLB teams are trying it. The question is: does it work? Hosted by: Niba Audrey @NotesbyNiba (she/her)
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3 Weird Ways Science Is Saving Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are fighting for their very survival these days, and scientists are looking for ways to help—including testing underwater AC systems, and 3D printing what one might describe as artificial coral cyborgs. Hosted by: Savannah...
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How Science Fights Fake Food Scams
In 2023, Italian and Spanish authorities busted a major counterfeiting ring. Their product? Olive oil. From fake caviar and scallops to imitation maple syrup, there are a lot of pricey foods that fraudsters love to fake. Here's how...
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Did Neanderthals Make You A Morning Person?
We've known for a while now that Neanderthals and humans interbred and swapped genes. But do you know what traits you have that came from your Neanderthal cousins? From early rising to immune boosting, here are a few traits that you may...
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The Brightest Object in the Universe is a Black Hole
In 2024, astronomers announced they'd discovered the brightest (or, technically, the most luminous) object in the known universe. And it's a cosmic engine powered by the hungriest black hole in the known universe. Hosted by: Stefan Chin...