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The Chinese mythology of the forbidden lovers - Shannon Zhao
Get to know the myth of the weaver and the cowherd, a pair of star-crossed lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way.
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In the court of the J…
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How do nerves operate? - Elliot Krane
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At any moment, there is an electrical storm coursing through your body. Discover how c…
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How comic books can improve your learning - Gene Luen Yang
Dig into the history of comic books and graphic novels in education, and explore their potential for helping kids learn.
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In the 1940s, comic books b…
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Which instrument should you play? | Think Like A Composer
Professional musicians share how they chose their instruments, and what you should consider when choosing what to play.
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"Think Like A Musician" conn…
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How to learn? From mistakes - Diana Laufenberg
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Diana Laufenberg shares 3 surprising things she has learned ab…
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Seizing genuine narratives - Michele Weldon
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Journalism can be much more than reporting. An authentic, hu…
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How vast is infinity? - Dennis Wildfogel
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Using the fundamentals of set theory, explore the mind-bending concept of the "infinit…
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musicians discuss what defines a great performance | Think Like A Musician
Professional musicians share the key components of being a great performer and what it means to have stage presence.
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"Think Like A Musician" connect…
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How do antidepressants work? - Neil R. Jeyasingam
Dig into the discovery of antidepressant drugs, how they work, and what we still don’t know about depression.
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In the 1950s, the discovery of two new…
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What happened when the United States banned alcohol - Rod Phillips
Dig into the Prohibition era in the United States, when the government banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcohol.
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On January 17, 1920,…
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