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Obama’s Secret Weapon In The South: Small, Dead, But Still Kickin’

October 10, 201212:49 PM ET ROBERT KRULWICH Look at this map, and notice that deep, deep in the Republican South, there’s a thin blue band stretching from the Carolinas through Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. These are the counties that went … Continue reading →

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Why Do Humans Like to Get High?

We’ve told you before that there really isn’t any evidence that animals consume mind-altering substances because they feel good to them. This makes it appear that the fondness for psychoactive drugs is, pretty…human. What is it about our species that … Continue reading →

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Study Finds 5 Distinct Dog Types From 11,000 Years Ago – ScienceBlog.com

An international team of researchers that includes a Texas A&M University professor has studied the lineage of dogs and found that there were at least five different types of dogs as far back as 11,000 years ago. Anna Linderholm, director of … Continue reading →

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I built an acoustic LEVITATOR! Making liquid float on air

Ultrasonic levitation, IN YOUR HOME! Learn how an acoustic levitator works and how to make one. You can learn more about your personal DNA story by going to https://23andMe.com/physicsgirl If you liked this video check out these: Strange Sand Acts … Continue reading →

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What Covid-19 therapies are there?

There is no approved drug against COVID19, but more than 600 interventional clinical trials are ongoing as of beginning of May 2020. Recently the malaria drug chloroquine received widespread attention after a briefing by the US-president Trump and some Lupus … Continue reading →

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Birds that Hibernate in Lakes?!

MinuteEarth provides an energetic and entertaining view of trends in earth’s environment — in just a few minutes! References Preuss, N.O. 2001. Hans Christian Cornelius Mortensen: aspects of his life and of the history of bird ringing . Ardea 89(special … Continue reading →

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Quantum Biology [Part 3] – How Birds (Might) Navigate With Quantum Mechanics

Sign up to Brilliant with this link to receive a 20% discount off premium membership! https://brilliant.org/upandatom Quantum Biology Miniseries Parts 1 and 2 Pat’s Channel, where you’ll find high quality biology and physiology videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSri… If you want more details … Continue reading →

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Can we create vaccines that mutate and spread?

Viruses mutate and spread from person to person, a dynamic process that often leaves us playing catch-up when there’s a new disease outbreak. What if vaccines worked the same way? Virologist Leor Weinberger shares a scientific breakthrough: “hijacker therapy,” a … Continue reading →

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We are starting to crack the mystery of how lightning and thunderstorms work

We are starting to crack the mystery of how lightning and thunderstorms work October 14, 2020 by Horizon Magazine by Caleb Davies Imagine lying on a green hill watching the clouds go by on a beautiful day. The clouds you’re probably … Continue reading →

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Everything We Know So Far About Phosphine On Venus feat. Dr Clara Sousa-Silva

Dr. Clara Sousa-Silva is the co-author on the study about Phosphine on Venus. We ask her some questions from you about the discovery. Astrum merch now available! See below: Apparel: teespring.com/stores/astrum-space Metal Posters: https://displate.com/promo/astrum?art… SUBSCRIBE for more videos about our … Continue reading →

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