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Sins

“Everything at some point has been declared the root of all evil.” ― Criss Jami, Killosophy Though the sins have fluctuated over time, the currently recognized list includes pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. There is a parallel … Continue reading

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The Musical Invention That Time Forgot

The past is a treasure trove of cool musical ideas that have, for one reason or another, faded from popularity, waiting for you to dig them up and be inspired by them. One such idea is the temperament system developed … Continue reading

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This Week in Science Conversation with Rebecca Helm

What happened ‘This Week in Science’??? Today we are talking about what is happening in our oceans NOW. Find out about #SavetheSeas with TWIS and Rebecca Helm!

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The world smells different now. That’s a big problem.

The world has changed. I can smell it in the air. Learn more about the chemical processes underlying ocean acidification and smell with Brilliant: https://www.brilliant.org/simonclark This video is about how mundane experiences will be different in a warmer world. You … Continue reading

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How Morocco Secretly Controls China, India, The United States, And the World

This is a farm in China, This is a Mcdonalds in New York, This is an apartment complex in Mumbai, And this is a skyscraper in London. What do all these have in common? Well as it turns out. All … Continue reading

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1,074 MPH BASEBALL vs. 1 Gallon of Mayonnaise – Smarter Every Day 264

[…] A huge thank you to those who support Smarter Every Day on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/smartereveryday More calibration shots to come! Click here if you’re interested in subscribing: http://bit.ly/Subscribe2SED ⇊ Click below for more links! ⇊ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GET SMARTER SECTION I … Continue reading

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Less is more: Why our brains struggle to subtract

When solving problems, humans tend to think about adding something before they think of taking something away – even when subtracting is the better solution. Experiments show that this newly discovered psychological phenomenon applies across a range of situations from … Continue reading

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There’s a Rectangle Galaxy?

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The Threat to Our Food Supply You Never Knew Existed

The European honey bees are crucial to our food systems, but they may soon be under threat from a microscopic pest. So what exactly is this threat? To learn more about other types of bees, make sure to check out … Continue reading

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For Some Animals, The World Moves in Slow-Motion

Does your cat have a concept of time? Is it different from a snapping turtle’s? Scientists study how animals process sensory information to figure out how they experience time. Spoilers: human kids and adults might experience time differently too! Hosted … Continue reading

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