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The shadowy origins of werewolves - Craig Thomson
Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.
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Stories of were…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Building a car for blind drivers - Dennis Hong
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Using robotics, laser rangefinders, GPS and smart feedback tool…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why was the US government so fascinated with this animal? - Andrew C. Isenberg
Explore how the US government hunted bison to near-extinction in the 1800s to force Native Americans onto reservations.
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By the mid-1700s, many Plain…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Who was Alexander von Humboldt? - George Mehler
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Have you heard of Alexander von Humboldt? Not likely. The geol…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
What causes seizures, and how can we treat them? - Christopher E. Gaw
Discover what we know — and don’t know — about the causes and treatment of seizures, and what to do if you encounter someone experiencing a seizure.
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3 weeks, 4 days ago
Japan's most frightening ghost story - Kit Brooks
Follow the chilling Japanese tale of Oiwa, a ghost seeking revenge after her husband poisoned her and killed her father.
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Oiwa’s only hope for ending…
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A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals - Gilad Bino
Trace a year in the life of a platypus, and explore how the animal’s unique adaptations ensure its survival.
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Waddling along the parched Australian e…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Myths and misconceptions about evolution - Alex Gendler
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How does evolution really work? Actually, not how so…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
How do investors choose stocks? - Richard Coffin
Explore the strategies investors use to choose stocks and learn whether it’s better to be an active or passive investor.
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Every day, billions of sto…
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How we'll eradicate polio for good - Bruce Aylward
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Polio is almost completely eradicated. But as Bruce Aylward sa…
3 weeks, 4 days ago