Science & Technology
The future is in good hands with these innovators, and these stories of inventions, technology, and scientific ingenuity are changing not only the way we see the world, but also the world itself.
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A New Look at Life From the World’s First Cyborg!
What if you could hear colors? What what would an autumn hillside sound like? What about your favorite outfit? Your favorite color? This is how Neil Harbisson "sees" the world of color! How? As the world's first cyborg his experiences have a lot to teach us about the future of our senses!
Medical Device to Fashion Statement: The Amazing History of Glasses
In the past few decades, glasses have become a fashion statement and form of expression. But how did they make the transition from a medical device to a stylish accessory? And can we transform prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids in the same creative and widely accepted way?
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Happy, Sad, or Chopping Onions—The Science of Why We Cry!
When was the last time you cried? Why did you cry? Crying is our reaction to everything from bad breakups, to awe, to cutting onions, but why is this? Let's explore this uniquely human reaction that seems to be a fundamental part of our shared humanity.
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Reinventing Plastic with Methane and Microbes
How close are we to reinventing plastic? Well, it looks like a future with easily accessible, truly biodegradable plastics that can replace the harmful plastics we use today is right around the corner—and it uses the power of bacteria!
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This Clock Will Run for 10,000 Years… But Why?
What will happen in 10,000 years? Who will be here? This innovation hopes to connect us to the thousands of generations to come, ticking away in a mountain through the timeline of humanity.
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Indonesia’s Extreme Vespas
Here are two words you probably haven't heard together before: Extreme Vespas. On the streets of Indonesia though, extreme Vespas are pushing art and culture in some wild new directions!
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The Discovery that Reshaped Your Family Tree
Join a group of courageously curious ordinary people, willing to go deep below the Earth's surface, to help us meet our cousins: an ancient species of humans who walked alongside us in the not so distant past!
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Skating on (Super) Thin Ice!
Who knew the sport of skating on thin ice could be the beautiful marriage of haunting sound, nature, and mathematics? Listen in as we skate alongside an expert!
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Are You Seeing What I’m Seeing?
What color is this dress to you? To your best friend, it might look completely different! (Really, give it a share.) So why is this? How is it possible that two people can see the exact same image but perceive it so differently?
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Sleep is Your Superpower!
How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
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Bone Up on Your Skeletal Health!
Every ten years your skeleton replaces itself! Our bones hold a world of fascinating secrets. Dive in with us to learn more!
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How a Bra Company Brought Us to the Moon!
What do bra manufacturing and the first man to step on the moon have in common? Meet the unsung heroes of the first moon landing and hear the curious tale of how bra technology helped support the astronauts of Apollo 11!
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