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How the lead industry lied to the public for decades - Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner
Explore the ways that lead exposure can harm the human body, and why this toxic element can be found in so many products. -- Lead is a metallic element that’s distributed across Earth’s
The surprising way we can cool the planet - Elise Cutts
Dig into the science of enhanced rock weathering, a technology which takes carbon dioxide out of the air and stores it in rocks. -- Mount Teide is one of the world’s largest active volcanoes
How does leg lengthening surgery work? - Jason Shih Hoellwarth
Explore the science of bone lengthening surgery, and discover the benefits and limitations of this still-developing technology. -- Differences in leg length can emerge for various reasons
Will laser blasters ever be possible? - Christopher Baird
Learn more at -- A fleet of rebel spaceships is greeted by a frenzy of laser blasts – illuminating the sector with brilliant bursts of light. Science fiction
What causes herpes, and how can you treat it? - Christine Johnston
Explore the viruses which can cause herpes, how the infection affects your body, and what makes it so hard to prevent and cure. -- In the 1st century CE, Emperor Tiberius made an unprecedented
The 3 best predictors of how well you’ll age - Juulia Jylhävä
Explore how our bodies change and age over time, and the three common markers scientists use to measure aging. -- If you want to learn a tree’s age, you can count their rings. When it comes
Your phone’s camera isn’t as good as you think - Rachel Yang
Learn more at -- When the Visualphone VP210 hit the market in 1999, it advertised a never-before-seen feature: a camera. With only .11 megapixels, the Visualphone
Winter got you feeling down? Watch this - Kelly Rohan
Explore what we know about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and find out the best way to treat these behavioral changes. -- As winter approaches, shorter days spark a cascade of changes
No, honey can’t cure your allergies
Honey has a lot of soothing benefits, but it won’t stop your seasonal allergies. Here’s why. Every spring, millions of people are left coughing, sneezing, and itching their way out of
The solution to our energy problems is … a toaster - Rachel Yang
Dig into the science of thermal batteries, and how this technology can generate heat more efficiently than fossil fuels. -- Industrial manufacturers spend a huge amount of energy generating
What should an electric car sound like?
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Mirror Bacteria Could Destroy All Life As We Know It
In December 2024, 38 scientists teamed up to issue a warning about a potential upcoming global catastrophe. The cause? Mirror bacteria. No, these aren't bacteria with tiny goatees from an evil
