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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She'll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight.
The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfolding around us. If there is a change to reckon with, argues the renowned economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, it’s that we are beginning to realize that the human race never had dominion over the Earth and …
Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become. Enjoy an excerpt of this surprising history audiobook from Paul Craddock. Purchase Spare Parts at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or you…
Hello, Ask Science listeners! This week, we're sharing the first episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips. Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat ques…
Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut
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Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook from our friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tourism company. It's an epic story about bravery and the fulfillment of our dreams. If you like what you hear…
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397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope
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The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its loss is a devastating blow to science.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol
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What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown?
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You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick even on lockdown.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)
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Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genetics, timing, diet, and even adrenaline.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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394 - Can we ever go faster than the speed of light?
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Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the universe have a speed limit?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It?
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Go to the supplement aisle of almost any store in the US and you'll find melatonin, a synthetic hormone, marketed as an effective natural sleep aid, even for children! But is melatonin actually safe to use? Studies say ...By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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392 - How We Know a Supermassive Black Hole Lurks in the Center of Our Galaxy
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Not even light can escape a black hole's gravitational pull, so how do we actually know they exist? And what's the deal with the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared to Death?
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Spiders, snakes, heights, political corruption—we're afraid of a lot of things. But what's the difference between a fear and a phobia? And can either literally scare you to death?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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390 - What Happens to Saltwater Fish in Fresh Water?
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Why do some fish thrive in salt water and others in fresh? And what happens if you, say, drop a saltwater shark into a fresh water swimming pool? Here's the science!By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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389 - What Are the Coldest and Hottest Temperatures Possible?
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We experience extreme hot and cold temperatures on Earth, but they're nothing compared to the temperature extremes we've created in labs, not to mention the Universe at large. Do these hot and cold extremes have a limit?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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388 - Astronomers Found a Sign of Life on Venus—What Does It Mean?
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Astronomers recently made a huge discovery—there may be life on Venus. But what does it really mean when we say we've discovered the potential for life on the second rock from the Sun? Don't go searching for aliens just yet.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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387 - How Do We Control Wildfires? The Surprising Facts
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How many days can it take to control a large wildfire? (More than you think.) Who fights wildfires? (You may be surprised!) What tools and methods do firefighters use to control, extinguish, and prevent them?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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386 - What Is a Derecho? A Meteorologist Explains
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Hurricanes and strong tornadoes make headlines, but fewer people know about the unique and destructive weather force known as a derecho. What are derechos, and why are they so devastating? Everyday Einstein talked with Midwest meteorologist Vince Condella to find out.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Wild bee populations are at risk. Why are wild bee colonies in decline, why is it a big deal, and how can you help? First, step away from the pesticides.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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384 - Did Scientists Just Unravel One Mystery of Stonehenge?
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Recently, a rock sample from the Neolithic structure Stonehenge made its way to a science lab after 60 years in a private collection. Here's what we learned from it.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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383 - What Does Your Blood Type Mean? How Rare Is Yours?
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Your blood type is one of the many things you inherit from your parents. But what does it mean, and how does it affect your medical care? Do you have a rare blood type?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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382 - Emotional, Irritated, Faking It—Why Do Humans Cry?
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Humans seem to be the only animals who produce one of three different types of tears. Can you guess what it is? Let's look at the science behind crying.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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381 - Wearing a Mask During Coronavirus—Separating Myths from Facts
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We have scientific evidence that masks effectively and dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19, yet myths about mask-wearing abound. Let's put them to rest and mask up!By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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380 - Can Nukes Actually Stop a Devastating Hurricane?
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Congress recently introduced a bill to prohibit the President from using weapons to alter weather patterns. But can you tame a hurricane by nuking it off the map?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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379 - Is It Aliens? A Science Writer On UFOs and Her Visit to Area 51
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Are aliens out there observing us? If they're not, why has the Pentagon released videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena?" What's going on at Area 51, anyhow?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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243 - 8 Rules for Picking the Right Sunscreen According to Science
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Does the SPF really matter? Should I go organic? What about the warnings on possible carcinogens in sunscreens? Is it better to avoid sunscreen altogether? Let's ask science!By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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378 - Without Plate Tectonics, Earth Might Not Support Life
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The Earth's surface is made of large slabs called plates. They move faster than your fingernails grow, and life on Earth might not exist without them.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Many viruses are like bad party guests—they show up uninvited and wreak havoc. But some viruses are more cooperative guests. A virus may have even made us mammals!By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Did NASA really discover a parallel universe where time runs backward? It's not impossible! But we're still a long way from proving it.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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375 - "Is Takeout Safe?" and Other Food Safety Questions
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How concerned should you be about transmission of the novel coronavirus through food?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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374 - Subterranean Rivers—Water Flowing Underground
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There's much left unexplored beneath Earth's surface, uncluding miles of underground rivers. What forms them? What lives there? And how do these subterranean waterways help science?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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373 - Why Is a NASA Spacecraft Currently Orbiting an Asteroid?
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The OSIRIS REx spacecraft will perform a cosmic smash-and-grab on the surface of the potentially hazardous asteroid, Bennu. What do scientists hope to learn?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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372 - Can I visit just one other family while social distancing?
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You're longing for connection, your child is begging for a playdate, you're stir crazy. Is it okay to visit with just one other family during the COVID-19 pandemic?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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371 - What Is the Air Quality Like Near You?
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Is the air noticeably clearer where you live right now? For Earth Day, you can become a citizen scientist by using an app to track air pollution in your neighborhood.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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370 - What's the Difference Between Germs, Bacteria, and Viruses?
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What’s the difference between a germ, a virus, and bacteria? Let's put these different disease-causing objects under a microscope and find out.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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369 - Is Pollution Clearing While We're Staying Home?
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Although quarantine challenges us all, the reduction in human activity has meant good things for nature and our environment. Can we sustain that progress?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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368 - Coronavirus Myths and Facts with Epidemics Expert Dr. Jonathan Quick
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One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the threat of COVID-19 is to separate the facts from the myths. Dr. Jonathan Quick, infectious disease expert and author of The End of Epidemics, joined Everyday Einstein to tell you how.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Each year a new flu shot is developed to try to combat the strains of the virus expected to wreak havoc that season. But who decides which viruses make it into the vaccine? What new technologies are being used to produce that vaccine more efficiently?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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367 - How Can I Sanitize My Smartphone and My House?
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Sanitation is on everyone's minds right now. What's the best way to clean your (probably gross) phone, your home, and your own hands? Do you need antibacterial soap?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
What's a chimera, and how common is chimerism? Most cases in humans are discovered by accident, so you could be a chimera and not even know it!By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Rotting food in landfills is a major contributor to climate change. Composting works differently. Here's the science behind composting and some great reasons to get started.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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364 - How Long Would It Take to Fall Through the Earth?
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On the "gravity train," you'd move really, really fast.By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Is the flickering red giant star about to explode in a supernova?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Could you possibly find that one special person meant just for you?By QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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361 - What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
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