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Evolution in an Urban Center
Using newts, coyotes and mice, Jason Munshi-South shows how animals develop genetic differences in evolution, even within an urban city.
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How straightforward ideas lead to scientific discoveries
Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have follo…
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The big-beaked, rock-munching fish that protect coral reefs - Mike Gil
Discover the quirky creature known as the parrotfish, and the key role it plays in keeping coral reefs healthy and thriving.
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As the sun rises over …
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War, passion, and betrayal: The epic tale of the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" - Gladys Mac
Get to know Jin Yong’s “Legend of the Condor Heroes,” an epic tale of adventure and war, romance, brotherhood and betrayal.
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In the 1950s, citizens f…
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What occurs if you ingest a silica gel packet? - Vivian Jiang
Explore the science of silica gel, and find out why these packets are everywhere and if they're actually dangerous to ingest.
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Of the many, many thin…
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How to expose the corrupt - Peter Eigen
Some of the world's most baffling social problems, says Peter Eigen, can be traced to systematic, pervasive government corruption, hand-in-glove with…
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Ethical dilemma: Would you stretch the truth? - Sarah Stroud
Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of lying to a friend, and decide: is lying always wrong or can it be justifiable?
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Your plan to set up your friend…
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Ugly History: The Khmer Rouge's deadly campaign - Timothy Williams
Dig into the era of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, which perpetuated a genocide that killed a quarter of the country’s population.
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From 1975 to 1979,…
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How many universes could there be? - Chris Anderson
View the full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-many-un...
The fact that no one knows the answer to this question is what makes it exciting. The s…
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Cloudy with a chance of joy - Gavin Pretor-Pinney
You don't need to plan an exotic trip to find creative inspiration. Just look up, says Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society…
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