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Take a look at the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years

Most of Atlanta was asleep during the partial lunar eclipse.

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Extreme Distances in Space Could Be Measured Using Quasars

[…] Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about a new study that finds a way to use quasars to measure distance Links: Click to access 2109.03252.pdf […]

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Beyond Identical or Fraternal: 6 Rare Types of Twins

Twins can be a lot more complicated than just identical or fraternal, and the rarer types of twins suggest that we have a lot more to learn about human development. Hosted by: Hank Green […]

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Unexpected Ways Scientists Use GPS

[…] GPS devices aren’t just for keeping you from driving into a lake. They’re also helping lots of scientists in unexpected ways. Hosted by: Hank Green […]

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How Do You Get Rid of Bacteria in Space Stations

[…] When astronauts go into space, they’re not always going alone. Hosted By: Hank Green […]

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BIRCH – 5 Things you Didn’t Know About this Amazing Tree

My kids play Minecraft and get to see a lot of birch trees. But, I wanted them to know birch trees in real life – because they’re even cooler than what you can do with them in the game! Maybe … Continue reading

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Dark Persuasion – The History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media

Joel Dimsdale discusses his latest book “Dark Persuasion: A History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media,” which traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. Dimsdale … Continue reading

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How did a seal get to a lake in the middle of Siberia

Lake Baikal is a geologic phenomenon. It is the deepest and oldest lake in the and has a very unique ecosystem with many species of animals not being found in any other bodies of water around the world. However, arguably … Continue reading

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Neuroscientist Explains Memory in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

WIRED has challenged neuroscientist Daphna Shohamy, PhD, to explain memory to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert. […]

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Psilocybin, love and the meaning of life | Mary Cosimano | TEDxKC

Johns Hopkins Researcher Mary Cosimano shares promising results from clinical trials of guided psilocybin sessions being utilized in the treatment of addiction, depression, and cancer/end-of-life. The impressive results offer much hope for an effective treatment to heal “hearts and minds.” … Continue reading

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