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We can cure almost all human diseases. Here’s how. | Albert-László Barabási

his interview is an episode from @the-well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Albert-László Barabási’s next interview ► • Finding the world… The Human … Continue reading

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BBC Radio 4 – Drama, In the Shadow of Man

Drama-doc about Jane Goodall’s pioneering work with the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania. In the Shadow of Man, by Jane Goodall, first published in 1971, is the seminal account of Jane’s first ten years with the chimpanzees of Gombe. Her revelatory … Continue reading

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JWST’s “too massive” galaxy problem solved?! | A non-universal IMF

[…] Remember those overmassive galaxies that JWST found that people claimed proved “the big bang never happened?” when in reality it was just that we couldn’t explain how they’d got so big? Well, turns out those galaxies probably aren’t that … Continue reading

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How Can Matter Be Made of Consciousness?

Is matter made of consciousness? It’s easy to see and feel that thoughts, feelings and sensations are made of consciousness. But how does the consciousness-only model account for objects that appear outside our own finite minds? And how can we … Continue reading

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9 Poisonous Plants You Might Own

Plants can be beautiful, provide oxygen and improve your mental health, but some of your favorite houseplants might actually be super toxic. Join Stefan Chin for a new episode of SciShow, and learn about the potential dangers that might be … Continue reading

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Dandelions and Civilization: A Forgotten History

Dandelions are among the most populous and widespread plants on earth. The secret to their success has to do both with their unique characteristics, and their inextricable connection to humans. The history of humans and dandelions is forever linked in … Continue reading

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Monist philosophy and quantum physics agree that all is One | Aeon Essays

Detail from Starry Night (1893) by Edvard Munch. Courtesy the Getty Centre, Los Angeles The ancient philosophy of monism and the physics of quantum entanglement agree: all that exists is one unified whole ‘From all things One and from One … Continue reading

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There’s Proof of Evolution Hiding in Your DNA

Humans are special, and we got that way thanks to evolution and natural selection. The proof is right there in our bodies! From anatomy to genes, here are some stories of how you got to be the way you are. … Continue reading

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Delphinology (DOLPHINS) with Dr. Justin Gregg — alie ward

Giant brains! Communication mysteries! Infamous sensuality! Dolphins are here to blow your relatively tiny mind with their squeaks, clicks, cliques, history, lore, zany evolutionary path, psychedelic experiences, and so much more. Learn why some dolphins are pink, why NASA poured … Continue reading

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Singing this Note is IMPOSSIBLE!

Try to sing the impossible note! Singers try to sing into a pipe, and find certain notes are impossible to sing, even for professionals. WHY?! You can learn more about CuriosityStream at https://curiositystream.com/physicsgirl Surprise YouTube education guests: Grant Sanderson from … Continue reading

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