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Einstein Didn’t Want His Brain Studied

[…] This video is about Einstein’s brain and how it was questionably taken and studied. Selected sources: Kevin Hull documentary: • Einstein’s Brain part 6 BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-323… Steven Levy article: https://www.newspapers.com/article/th… Diamond Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3979509/ Witelson Paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la… Gauss brain … Continue reading

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BBC World Service – CrowdScience, Is water wet?

The wetness of water seems blindingly obvious – but dive into the science and things aren’t so clear. CrowdScience listeners Rachel and Callum were washing their hands one day and it got them thinking about wetness. Why does water feel … Continue reading

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Pollen Is Not Plant Sperm (It’s MUCH Weirder)

Plant pollen is everywhere in springtime, but because it is so small, you probably don’t know that what is making you sneeze is a living, breathing, mobile version of the plant that forms half of the it’s entire bizarre life … Continue reading

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Nature is Incredible | The stunning colors of the Anna’s hummingbird…

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HOW LIGHTNING WORKS – Weird World of Lightning

How does lightning form? Does it strike up or down? Over the decades I’ve seen lightning do some freaky stuff. In this visually stunning video we’re going to explore and explain the weird world of lightning. SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL / … Continue reading

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It took 20 years, but we finally found it

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/upandatom Special thanks to Chuankun Zhang, Tian Ooi, Jacob S. Higgins, and Jack F. Doyle from Prof. Jun Ye’s … Continue reading

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pompeii

[…] You’ve heard of Pompeii and the volcano that wiped it out, but how much do you REALLY know about this incredibly famous place? Turns out there are a lot of mysteries that researchers are still studying, from the timing … Continue reading

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The letter “J” has a strange history… #language #history #education #english #latin

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Answering Questions about Hubble Tension, Dyson Spheres, & Relativity

Is “now” just an illusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer questions on the Higgs Field, dark energy, and the feasibility of Dyson spheres with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi. We discuss Hakeem’s role as CEO of the Astronomical … Continue reading

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The Secret Language of Plants | SLICE SCIENCE | FULL DOC

Plants are far more sophisticated than we once thought. They can communicate, recognize family members, and even react to music. Without a brain or nervous system, they interact with their environment, send warning signals, and form alliances with animals. Some … Continue reading

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