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“Mini Brains” That Grew Eyes and How the FDA Saved Babies
Learn about stem cell “mini brains” that grew eyes and how the FDA prevented an epidemic of birth defects in the 1960s. Scientists grew stem cell …
4 years, 6 months ago
Psychology of Online Trolls, Rattlesnake Illusions, Blazars
Learn about what online trolls are like in real life; an auditory illusion rattlesnakes use to trick humans; and blazars. Online trolling might be…
4 years, 6 months ago
Blowhole Origins, Weather Manipulation, How to Slow Aging
Learn about how brushing your teeth can slow aging; how blowholes start as noses; and how humans manipulate the weather. Additional resources from…
4 years, 6 months ago
Could Science Stop Aging? And the Milky Way’s “Broken Arm”
Learn about how research into senescent cells and senolytic drugs could change aging. Plus: the Milky Way’s broken arm. Additional resources from …
4 years, 6 months ago
Future You Is a Stranger, Babylonian Trig, Reversed Organs
Learn about why it’s hard to save money for our future; how Babylonians knew the Pythagorean theorem; and situs inversus. It's hard to save money …
4 years, 6 months ago
Your Second Brain, Jupiter’s Hot Atmosphere, Placebo Buttons
Learn about the “second brain” in your gut; what makes Jupiter’s atmosphere so hot; and why placebo buttons are useful. The 'second brain' in your…
4 years, 6 months ago
Moral Outrage Online, Cuttlefish Memory, Sounds Have Shapes
Learn about the dark side of likes and shares; how cuttlefish memory stays sharp in old age; and bouba and kiki shapes. Likes and shares push peo…
4 years, 6 months ago
Mass Hysteria, Why You Say “Like,” Beauty’s Moral Value
Learn about the harmful effects of the “mass hysteria” label; why you say “like”; and the link between beauty and moral worth. Additional resource…
4 years, 6 months ago
Psychosomatic Illnesses and Seeing Behind a Black Hole
Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan demystifies psychosomatic illnesses. Then, learn how scientists saw behind a black hole. Additional resources from…
4 years, 6 months ago
Time Crystals, Freeze-Dried Sperm, and Batching Tasks
Learn about time crystals; why researchers freeze-dried sperm on a postcard; and batching tasks instead of multitasking. Two research teams say t…
4 years, 6 months ago