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Inside an Antarctic time machine - Lee Hotz
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Science columnist Lee Hotz describes a remarkable project at WAI…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Could we build a wooden skyscraper? - Stefan Al
Explore the viability of wooden skyscrapers, and see how cross-laminated timber (CLT) helps make these once impossible structures possible.
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Towering…
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Our Planet is full - Paul Gilding
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Have we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Why your phone battery declines over time - George Zaidan
Explore the science of why single-use and rechargeable batteries die, and find out why recycling batteries can be challenging.
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Almost all batteries,…
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Self-assembly: The power of structuring the unorganized - Skylar Tibbits
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From something as familiar as our bod…
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Tracking ancient diseases using ... plaque - Christina Warinner
Imagine what we could learn about diseases by studying the history of human disease, from ancient hominids to the present. But how? TED Fellow Christ…
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Why is it so hard to abandon a bad habit?
Explore the psychology behind how good and bad habits are formed, and get tips on how to manage these behaviors.
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Many people deal with a nail-biting…
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The mission to fathom consciousness - Antonio Damasio
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Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness --…
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Healthier men, one beard at a time - Adam Garone
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Adam Garone has an impressive moustache, and it's for a …
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What if there were 1 trillion more trees? - Jean-François Bastin
How can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.
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Today humani…
3 weeks, 3 days ago