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The shadowy origins of werewolves - Craig Thomson
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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Building a car for blind drivers - Dennis Hong
Building a car for blind drivers - Dennis Hong

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Using robotics, laser rangefinders, GPS and smart feedback tool…

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Why was the US government so fascinated with this animal? - Andrew C. Isenberg
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…

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Who was Alexander von Humboldt? - George Mehler
Who was Alexander von Humboldt? - George Mehler

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Have you heard of Alexander von Humboldt? Not likely. The geol…

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What causes seizures, and how can we treat them? - Christopher E. Gaw
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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Japan's most frightening ghost story - Kit Brooks
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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A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals - Gilad Bino
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…

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Myths and misconceptions about evolution - Alex Gendler
Myths and misconceptions about evolution - Alex Gendler

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How does evolution really work? Actually, not how so…

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How do investors choose stocks? - Richard Coffin
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
How we'll eradicate polio for good - Bruce Aylward

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Polio is almost completely eradicated. But as Bruce Aylward sa…

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