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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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Your Brain and Stress | Compilation

[…] tress and anxiety are complex, and the brain chemistry involved in those experiences are no exception. Here we explore the chemicals responsible for your brain’s response to stress. Hosted by: Anthony Brown […]

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Which Seafood Is Better for the Environment: Farmed or Wild Caught?

There’s no doubt that fish is a great source of protein in one’s diet. But the debate about whether fish farming or commercial fishing is worse for the environment continues and, as you might suspect, there isn’t a straightforward answer. … Continue reading →

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Why Are Tubes Mirrored?

In this little video I give the Getter its due. Enjoy!

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