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Earth’s Core Growing Lopsided and the Science of Gut Feelings
Learn how to tap into your “gut feeling,” which knows more than you think it does; and why Earth's core is growing lopsided. You do have a "gut fe…
5 years ago
Backward Letters, Dogs Detect Lies, Neutron Star Mountains
Learn about why children write letters backward; how dogs know when you’re lying to them; and mountains on neutron stars. Children write letters b…
5 years ago
Learning to Read Right, Risks of Trusting Science, Trivia
Learn why phonics is the best way to teach kids to read; and how false science benefits from people who “trust science.” Plus: this month’s Curiosity…
5 years ago
Emily Oster on Parenting Decisions, A New Type of Supernova
Learn how parents can get smarter about making big decisions, with author Emily Oster; and electron-capture supernovas. Additional resources from…
5 years ago
Why Facts Don’t Win Arguments, SETI 101, Self-Control Pitfalls
Learn why self-control isn’t always good for you; why you can’t win an argument using facts; and what SETI is looking for. More from Dr. Steven No…
5 years ago
Mapping the Ocean, Soap-Making Cells, Crows Comprehend Zero
Learn how Seabed 2030 will map the ocean floor; how our cells make soap; and how crows understand the concept of zero. More than half of Earth's …
5 years ago
Road to the 8-Hour Workday, the Liking Gap, Shocking Tomatoes
Learn about how guaranteed 8-hour work days came to the US; the liking gap; and the shocking defense systems of tomato plants. It took more than 7…
5 years, 1 month ago
Fossil Prep Mistakes, 1840s Electric Cars, Tip of Your Tongue
Learn how accurate fossil preparators must be; why electric cars are an old concept; and words on the tip of your tongue. Additional information a…
5 years, 1 month ago
Dino Fossil Preparation and Newborns “Dream” About the World
Learn how newborn mammals “dream” about the world before entering it; and what goes into prepping dinosaurs for research. Newborn mammals "dream"…
5 years, 1 month ago
Diderot Effect, Animated Cave Art, Running Benefits Your Knees
Learn about the Diderot Effect; how cave art becomes animated in firelight; and why running may be good for your knees. The Diderot Effect is why…
5 years, 1 month ago