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What if we could see carbon emissions? #shorts

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The Ginkgo Tree Planted 1,400 Years Ago

Ginkgo trees are a species native to China and today retain great cultural significance. One Ginkgo tree planted in the courtyard of an ancient temple lives close to where the terracotta statues were buried in Xi’an China. And this tree … Continue reading →

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Can a “living fossil” still evolve? #shorts #science #SciShow

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Breaking barriers with quantum physics | Dr. Shohini Ghose | TEDxNickelCity

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Dr. Shohini Ghose talks about how the laws of quantum mechanics may be harnessed to develop next generation computers and novel protocols like teleportation. Shohini … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Science Story of the Week

In the short term, we’re in significantly more trouble than we thought we were. It turns out that we’ve been doing geo-engineering all this time and now we have some fantastically good data on one of the best ways to … Continue reading →

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What Does IQ Actually Measure?

IQ is supposed to measure intelligence, but does it? Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription. If you’re looking for a molecular modeling kit, try Snatoms … Continue reading →

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Can cells think? | Michael Levin

We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: An evolutionary … Continue reading →

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Neanderthal Legacy

A documentary on the archaeological work in the cave of La Grande Roche at Quincay, France. The idea was also to show the team work, the diversity (coming from different places in the world: the Netherlands, but also Spain, Australia, … Continue reading →

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🛵 The Sound of Speed | 📷 @philippe_stier

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We learn more about our language by listening to the wolves | Aeon Essays

The grey wolf trio, Idaho, USA. Photo by Jim and Jamie Dutcher/National Geographic Creative Wolves’ howls are eerie, beautiful and wild. But what are they actually saying to each other? As the heroes fled the dark castle for the darker … Continue reading →

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