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Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie
Explore William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Hamlet,” a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision.
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“Who’s there?…
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Free falling in outer space - Matt J. Carlson
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If you were to orbit the Earth, you'd experience the feeling of…
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The real reason for brains - Daniel Wolpert
Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert starts from a surprising premise: the brain evolved, not to think or feel, but to control movement. In this entertainin…
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Why is pneumonia so dangerous? - Eve Gaus and Vanessa Ruiz
Explore how pneumonia attacks the tiny air sacs in your lungs and how your immune system works to fight off the infection.
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Every time you breathe, a…
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Why is rice so beloved? - Carolyn Beans
Dig into how rice became a staple in the world’s diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.
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Rice contributes ove…
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Which bag should you use? - Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper
Explore the environmental impact of three types of bags— plastic, paper, and cloth— to find out how they’re made, used and disposed of.
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You’ve fill…
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On being incorrect - Kathryn Schulz
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Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we're wrong ab…
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What Earth in 2050 might look like - Shannon Odell
What could our future world look like if we continue to do nothing about climate change? Take a look at the possibilities.
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While we’re already feeli…
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Is this the most successful animal ever? - Nigel Hughes
Discover the creatures known as trilobites, one of Earth’s most successful early animals, and find out what led to their extinction.
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Prevailing for …
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Why shouldn't you place metal in a microwave? - Aaron Slepkov
Dig into the science of how microwave ovens use electromagnetic waves to heat your food, and what you should avoid cooking in them.
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In 1945, enginee…
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