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The Zombies That Walk Among Us
The Zombies That Walk Among Us
The idea of human zombies probably seems pretty far-fetched. But there are real zombies out there in the animal kingdom.... Read more
31 Oct 2019
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9mins
Ranked #2
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Maddie and Emily wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and explain how you can support the show. Find and donate to your local ... Read more
28 Nov 2019
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The Squishy Science Behind ASMR
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The Link Between Kitchen Countertops And A Deadly Disease
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A Polar Expedition To The Top Of The World: Part 2
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Our journey continues on MOSAiC: the Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate. Physicists,... Read more
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Food Waste + Poop = Electricity
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Animal Slander! - "Blind As A Bat" And "Memory Of A Goldfish"
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Host Maddie Sofia and reporter Emily Kwong evaluate what truth there is to the popular phrases "blind as a bat" and "mem... Read more
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There's a lot going on with the coronavirus. To keep you up to speed, we'll be doing more regular updates on the latest ... Read more
13 Mar 2020
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The First African American Face Transplant
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In 2013, Robert Chelsea was hit by a drunk driver and sustained third-degree burns on more than half of his body. Nearly... Read more
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Compost Your Loved Ones
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It's Okay To Sleep Late (But Do It For Your Immune System)
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Dr. Syed Moin Hassan was riled up. "I don't know who needs to hear this," he posted on Twitter, "BUT YOU ARE NOT LAZY IF... Read more
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And The Winner Is...Science!
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Camille Schrier, a 24-year-old pharmacy student, competed in the Miss Virginia pageant over the summer with a "talent" t... Read more
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Where Did The Coronavirus Start? Virus Hunters Find Clues In Bats
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Iridium's Pivotal Role In Our Past And ... Maybe Our Future?
Iridium's Pivotal Role In Our Past And ... Maybe Our Future?
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