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Barnacle Polymers, Two Week Brain, Elephant Memory
Today, you’ll learn about a new bacteria-busting polymer inspired by barnacles, how the things you do today will affect your brain in two weeks, and …
1 year, 4 months ago
Tractor Beam, Crystal Palace, Botany Dark Spots
Today, you’ll learn about the tiny tractor beam that could change how certain diseases are diagnosed, how a screw allowed an iconic historical buildi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Whale Talk, Foster Care History, Blood Pressure Test
Today, you’ll learn about how whales could be carrying on conversations from over 60 miles away, the struggles of foster moms in the 1600s, and why y…
1 year, 4 months ago
Fly Brains, Comb Jelly Fusion, Dog Voice
Today, you’ll learn about the entire neuron-for-neuron model of a fly brain, jellyfish that can merge together seamlessly, and how talking to our dog…
1 year, 4 months ago
Static Electricity, Stroke Headband, Exploding Craters
Today, you’ll learn about the cause of static electricity, how a new headband could help you stop a stroke before it happens, and why the ground in S…
1 year, 4 months ago
Water Molecules, Mount Everest Growth, Turtle Backpacks
Today, you’ll learn about how scientists were able to witness water form at the molecular level and what that could mean for life on Mars, why Mount …
1 year, 4 months ago
Solar Cell Charging, Nazca Glyphs, Singing & Brain Health
Today, you’ll learn about a new transparent solar cell that could replace your windows to power your home, the discovery of hundreds of new mysteriou…
1 year, 4 months ago
Heart Cells in Space, Ancient Log, Day Chapters
Today, you’ll learn about the trouble hearts have in space, an ancient log that could help us hit climate targets, and how our brain divides our days…
1 year, 4 months ago
Plant Jet Fuel, 3D-Printed Glass, Feeding Coral
Today, you’ll learn about a more sustainable jet fuel made from trees, how a new process allows you to 3D print glass, and why feeding coral reefs mi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Asteroid Blast, Power Wash Positivity, Picky Eaters
Today, you’ll learn about how nuclear weapons might one day actually save the Earth, the video game that lets you power wash your bad mood away, and …
1 year, 5 months ago