Tag Archives: Life

Why Russia is shrinking? | Population decline problem

Why Russia’s young people want out? I asked people in the streets of Moscow! Russia has recorded its largest annual population decline in the previous years. According to Rosstat, the official government statistics service, the number of people permanently living … Continue reading →

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Feed Your Microbes – Nurture Your Mind | John Cryan | TEDxHa’pennyBridge

Bacteria in your gut can change your mind? This is what John wants to bring to the forefront of modern microbiology. Understanding the internal biosphere of each individual has in them today can lead to the creation of a simple … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi Short Film: “ZOE” | DUST

Zoe and her father have lived in space all their lives. The space station they call home is about to explode. Their only chance of survival is an old escape pod but there’s only room for one. “ZOE” by Derek … Continue reading →

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Why American Education is Broken

Everyone agrees that American education leaves much to be desired. American students consistently report lower test scores than their peers in countries like China, Finland, and Vietnam. But why? Are American students just dumb? Are our teachers too lazy or … Continue reading →

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After Migration: Calabria

A triumphant portrait of a boy who left his home and a single-mother who birthed her child in a refugee camp, as they transcend difficult histories while settling in a quiet Italian town. “Too often, stories about irregular migration are … Continue reading →

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What Do Protons Taste Like?

[…] Our sense of taste is amazing. The way for detect sweet, sour, bitter, salt and savory (umami) flavours is really clever. […]

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Why so many Covid-19 variants are showing up now

And what that tells us about the pandemic. Subscribe and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don’t miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Like any virus, SARS-CoV-2 has been mutating constantly since the beginning of the pandemic. Until November of 2020, though, … Continue reading →

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The Great African Art Collector

A rare one on one with Eric Edwards. Collector of African Artifacts.

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Legacy of the Mask

During an exclusive interview with SaharaTV’s Chika Oduah, African mask curator and gallery owner, Nnennaya, discusses the relevance of masks in traditional African society and the ongoing legacy of the African masks. For more, check out http://www.saharatvonline.com

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BBC Radio 4 – The Blind Astronomer

Kate Molleson tells the story of Wanda Diaz-Merced and her pioneering work with sound. This is the story, and the sound, of Puerto Rican scientist Wanda Díaz-Merced, who is revolutionising astronomy by turning data from space into audio that can … Continue reading →

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