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The Strangest Legs in the Sea: Could Your Toes Out-Sniff a Starfish?
Have you ever learned something new and then started seeing that thing everywhere? Well, you're about to experience this awe of discovery over and over again after this—with a creature you probably think you have all summed up!
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What Astronauts Bring Back to Earth for Us!
What can we learn from the people who have spent life OUTSIDE of our planet? The International Space Station is one of the most incredible feats of human engineering, and the secret to making it all possible is a lesson that could help us solve our biggest problems down here on Earth!
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Ever Wondered Why You Always Have Room for Dessert?
Why is it that after even the biggest meal you still have room for dessert? You may not have two stomachs, but you do have an evolutionary trick that has helped to keep us alive for thousands of years!
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Where Do Birds Really Go When They Migrate?
If you've ever watched a mother bird raise a nest of babies, you've probably wondered where they all go come fall. One feather has now answered our curiosity!
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The Surprising Ways Your Grandparents’ Experiences Shaped You!
Did you know you can inherit your ancestors experiences?! New science is emerging that helps us understand ourselves in ways that connect us to the experiences of our parents and grandparents like never before!
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Meet the Unexpected Monster of the Ancient Americas
They were once the size of elephants and others lived at sea, so what happened to the massive number of fantastical sloths that once dotted the landscapes of the Americas?!
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Can we learn a new life-hack from how figs have managed to survive for millions of years? These inside-out-flowers (that's right), have had to forge a unique relationship with tiny wasps to help species thrive! Inside this delicious, jammy, culinary delight is a wild world you would never expect!
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The Surprising Benefits of Being a Fish Out of Water!
Whether they're ditching gills for lungs or using their fins to walk across the land, these fish are about to have you seeing new possibilities all over the place! These fish out of water will have you looking at your unusual talents with a whole new appreciation.
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How We Predicted the Walk on the Moon, Cell Phones, and Siri!
For centuries now we have had a way of looking into—and even shaping—the future. But how is this possible? Well, some of our favorite movies and television shows are already giving us a glimpse into what life may look like in tomorrow's tomorrow! Ready to take a peek?
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Meet the Ancient Superheroes Fighting Cancer, PTSD, Pollution, and Saving the Bees!
What if everything we need to solve many of our most vexing problems is growing, silently, all around us? Mushrooms are an unexplored powerhouse that could very well save the world!
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There Are Two Ways to Think About Time: Which Are You?
What if the tension and conflict you experience with your loved ones or your co-workers could be explained in terms of time! Your perception of time may be entirely different than somebody else, but knowing how this works could leave you with a lot less conflict in your life. This simple test will help you get started!
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How a Fictional Character Changed Real Science Forever
Could the TV shows you watched when you were younger influence who you are today? Researchers have been looking into this since a certain popular fictional character hit the mainstream and sparked a movement that changed the world of science forever!
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