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How Do We Read?
How do we read? 📚 And what can braille tell us about how reading works in the brain? Writer Andrew Leland explains how braille was...
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The Hidden Histories of Plant Science
A Black botanist is on a mission to discover the hidden stories of Black plant scientists throughout history. Shawn Abrahams shares how...
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Fashion's New Spider Sense - Life Lab, Part 4
Shirts made from spider silk? Leather made from fungi? In this episode, we're exploring how synthetic biology is pushing the future of...
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"Is This a Good Idea?" - Life Lab, Part 3
So far in Life Lab, we’ve uncovered the power of synthetic biology. But with great power comes great responsibility! In this episode,...
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Why Do Colors Exist?
Why do colors exist in the world? That’s what Phoebe wants to know. The answer might change how you think about the colors that you see!
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Do Dreams Have Meaning?
Come on a trip to Dreamland, as we explore the history of dreaming - and how science changed their meaning, forever. Our guide is Sidarta...
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The Worst Sounds in the World
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS What’s the worst sound in the world? There’s lots of noises that can send your hands rushing to...
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How To Be A Helping Scientist
How can science help people? Charita Castro is a scientist who’s spent her life using science to make kids’ lives better, all over the...
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The Science of Your Favorite Foods
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS Cross Cutting Concept: Systems and System Models What’s your favorite food? Why does it taste...
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Answering More Kids' Coronavirus Questions
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS We’re back with a new set of kids’ questions about COVID19, as well as some important updates...