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What you can do with an extra jaw - Darien Satterfield
Discover the adaptation of the pharyngeal jaw, a secondary set of jaws that allow fish to capture and eat their prey at the same time.
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After stalki…
2 days, 6 hours ago
How is power distributed in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman
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Article II of the United States Cons…
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How the water you flush cycles back to the water you drink - Francis de los Reyes
Explore the science of wastewater treatment, and find out why water reuse has become increasingly common worldwide.
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In 2003, Singapore’s national wa…
2 days, 7 hours ago
What's a snollygoster? A concise lesson in political speak - Mark Forsyth
Most politicians choose their words carefully, to shape the reality they hope to create. But does it work? Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few ente…
2 days, 8 hours ago
A 5,300-year-old murder case - Albert Zink
Get to know the story of Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old glacier mummy who researchers discovered had been murdered.
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In September 1991, two hikers…
2 days, 9 hours ago
Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls - Leymah Gbowee
Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee has two powerful stories to tell -- of her own life's transformation and of the untapped potential of girls ar…
2 days, 10 hours ago
What cameras detect that our eyes don't - Bill Shribman
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Our eyes are practically magical, but they cannot see e…
2 days, 10 hours ago
Is plant-based meat actually healthier for you? - Carolyn Beans
Explore the differences between farmed meat, plant-based meat, and lab-grown meat, and find out which is best for you and the planet.
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In 2021, a sur…
2 days, 11 hours ago
The dark history of the Chinese Exclusion Act - Robert Chang
Dig into the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which suspended Chinese immigration to the U.S. and blocked Chinese immigrants from citizenship.
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In 1882…
2 days, 14 hours ago
Mysteries of vernacular: Jade - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
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Now known for its beauty and green hue, the sto…
2 days, 18 hours ago