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Exploring the 5:2 Diet: Benefits and Sustainability
This video delves into the 5:2 diet, where individuals eat normally for five days and restrict calories significantly on two non-consecutive days. It covers the principles behind intermittent fasting, its benefits for weight loss, and...
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Master Hunters and Gatherers: Cro-Magnon's Survival Skills
Dive into the strategies and tools Cro-Magnon used to hunt and gather food in a frigid, Ice Age Europe. This segment shows the use of sophisticated weapons like the spear-thrower and details the balanced diet that included meat, wild...
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The Truth About Lying: Why We Do It and Its Impact
Dive into the complex world of deception with an insightful exploration into why lying is a pervasive part of human behavior. From little white lies to elaborate falsehoods, learn about the psychological and social functions of lying....
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Unraveling the Habit of Snacking: Why We Eat Even When Not Hungry
Explore the phenomenon of snacking, a common habit among many, including the story of Vanessa, a 25-year-old who enjoys sweets throughout her day. Learn why snacking, particularly on high-calorie, sugary, or fatty foods, can be harmful...
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Debunking Food Myths: Spinach Strength, Skin and Digestion
Explore the truth behind popular food myths like the iron content in spinach, the effects of cold cuts on skin, and the digestive benefits of sparkling water. Discover how these beliefs started and what modern science says about them,...
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Rediscovering Cro-Magnon: Daily Life and Ingenious Adaptations
This segment explores the surprisingly sophisticated daily life of Cro-Magnon humans, debunking the myth of the primitive caveman. Learn how they crafted comfortable clothing from leather and fur, adapted to harsh climates, and developed...
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Aging Differently: Exploring Gender Variations in Skin, Hair, and Weight
Dive into the fascinating differences in how men and women age, with a close look at skin elasticity, hair loss patterns, and weight distribution changes over the years. Discover the science behind why these changes occur and practical...
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The Science and Significance of Tears: Why We Cry
Dive into the fascinating science behind why we cry, exploring the physiological and emotional triggers of tears. This video explains how tears protect our eyes, help manage emotions, and even communicate feelings to others. Learn about...
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Strength, Flexibility, and Pain Tolerance: Exploring Gender Differences in Physical Capabilities
Investigate the physiological differences between men and women regarding strength, flexibility, and pain tolerance. Using athletes as examples, delve into how body composition, muscle mass, and hormonal influences dictate these...
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The Science of Attraction: Understanding Gender Differences in Love and Seduction
Dive into the intriguing world of gender differences in love, attraction, and relationships. Explore how initial attractions are influenced by physical appearances and subtle cues like pupil dilation, and how hormones like adrenaline,...
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Debunking Gender Stereotypes: Exploring the Science of Gender Differences in Behavior
Explore the science behind common gender stereotypes related to driving, sense of direction, and intuition. Through experiments and expert insights, discover whether these stereotypes hold any scientific validity. This video examines how...
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The Voice Evolution: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Vocal Changes
Dive into the intriguing world of voice dynamics as we explore how our voices change based on age, gender, and emotions. Learn why some voices are perceived as more appealing, how vocal cords function, and discover practical tips for...
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Confronting Cellulite and Stretch Marks: Scientific Advances and Treatments
Discover the latest scientific innovations aimed at combating common skin concerns: cellulite and stretch marks. This video explains why these skin conditions predominantly affect women and introduces cutting-edge treatments like...
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ChatGPT and DALL-E: Sell Your Creative Thinking with AI - Examples of Biased AI
In this video, we will provide some examples of biased AI systems. We will explore how bias can manifest in different types of AI systems and provide some real-world examples of biased AI. This clip is from the chapter "AI and Bias" of...
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The Unequal Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change is driven by humans and will affect us all. But it’s not driven by everyone equally, and it doesn’t affect everyone equally. In the last 250 years, 77% of global emissions were emitted by Europe, North America, Australia,...
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Do you Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?
Your fitness tracker encourages you to take 10,000 steps a day for better health. Science doesn't exactly support that. Today we're talking about the research around step counts and all-cause mortality.
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What's the Research on Abortion Access and Public Health?
Health policies, including those related to abortion, should be guided by data. So what do the data have to say about restricting abortion access? How might it impact public health in the United States and what are some of the best ways...
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Why Isn't there a Birth Control Pill for Males?
Condoms and vasectomies remain pretty much the extent of birth control options for people who produce sperm, and both have problems. So why is almost all hormonal birth control aimed at those with ovaries? There have been some successes...
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Is Marijuana Safe During Pregnancy?
Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug among pregnant people, and there are a lot of clashing opinions about whether or not it's safe. But what do the data say? Today we dive into the studies about marijuana use during...
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Beauty Products, Hair Chemicals, and Uterine Cancer
There’s a lot of buzz around beauty products and how the chemicals in them may affect hormones, and thus contribute to the development of certain cancers. How much weight should we give to studies that report these associations?
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Aspartame and Autism?
What's the deal with Aspartame and Autism? Whenever you see a study claiming that a single ingredient has a specific link to a specific health outcome, you should immediately feel wary. That’s because it is nearly impossible to conduct a...
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Ten Years Later: The HPV Vaccine is Still Incredible & Lifesaving
We love some good vaccine data, and we were pretty excited to see a new, long-term study published this month on cervical cancer outcomes after the HPV vaccine.
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Limitless: The Evolution and Future of Athletic Records
Dive into the world of athletic records and the ongoing quest to push human limits in sports like pole vaulting, swimming, and sprinting. Explore how athletes like Renaud Lavillenie and Frédérick Bousquet have shattered expectations and...
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Braving the Freeze: Protecting Your Body Against Extreme Cold
Explore effective ways to shield your body from severe cold conditions, as demonstrated during a harsh winter in Chicago with record low temperatures. Learn why our lips crack and fingers numb, and discover preventative measures from...