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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!

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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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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.

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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!

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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!

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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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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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Sailing Through Space on the Power of the Sun

We just deployed a technology into space that could revolutionize our exploration of the universe! After generations of thinkers dreamed of a way to sail through space with the power of light, we've finally made it happen!

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Your Dog is Traveling Through Time… With Their Nose!

From finding missing people, sniffing out bombs, and even detecting health problems, dogs' remarkable sense of smell continues to impress. But what's actually going on inside those beloved noses?

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