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The Fabulous World of Flies!
If you like chocolate and avocados, you have flies to thank for it! Flies are everywhere and may be some of the coolest creatures on our planet. So, let's get to know these remarkable little creatures.

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!

Meet the Couple that Helped Save 10 Million Acres of Patagonia
Thanks to the largest private donation of land in history, 10 million acres of land are now protected in Patagonia: one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So, who are these remarkable donors?

Casting a Line for Conservation!
What happens when fishermen and scientists team up to protect a species? Check out this extraordinary collaboration of anglers and biologists to preserve some of the world's most endangered and magnificent fish!

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!

Need to Beat Jet Lag? Get Your Internal Clocks on Vacation, Too!
So you've just booked an amazing vacation, but how will you deal with the jet lag that will start to set in? Here are some tips to help you out!

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!

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?

Life Advice from the Slowest Mammal on Earth!
What can sloths teach us about dealing with the chaos of modern life? Here's a hilarious TED Talk that will have you becoming a champion of the sloth lifestyle for yourself.

The Amazing Way a Fish Changed Human History
Could a single fish really be the reason our world is the way that it is? Could the scope of human history have been entirely different without it? Let's explore! This is amazing!

Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?
So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!

Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!
Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
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