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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 ... Read more

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153 EE 10 Facts You Didn't Know About Sharks

153 EE 10 Facts You Didn't Know About Sharks

EE highlights some fun shark facts in honor of Shark Week.

6 Jul 2015

7mins

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014 EDE What is a neural network?

014 EDE What is a neural network?

Everyday Einstein explains what a neural network is, and how they work. SPONSOR: http://squarespace.com/EVERYDAY

15 Aug 2014

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149 EE Is the Radiation From My Cell Phone Dangerous?

149 EE Is the Radiation From My Cell Phone Dangerous?

EE explores the conflicting information on whether or not cell phones are bad for our health.

1 Jun 2015

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317 - How the Government Shutdown Affects Science

317 - How the Government Shutdown Affects Science

Many science-based government agencies work behind the scenes to keep our lives running smoothly — from ensuring our foo... Read more

21 Jan 2019

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263 - The End of Net Neutrality: What It Means For Science (and You)

263 - The End of Net Neutrality: What It Means For Science (and You)

What is net neutrality and why should you care about it? What happens to science and innovation, and even sites like thi... Read more

27 Nov 2017

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198 EE 9 Tips to Win a Competitive Eating Contest

198 EE 9 Tips to Win a Competitive Eating Contest

EE explores the science of competitive eating

27 Jun 2016

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180 EE The Surprising Scientific Reason Behind Physical Attraction

180 EE The Surprising Scientific Reason Behind Physical Attraction

EE explores one cause of physical attraction

4 Sep 2017

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274 - Lessons on Early Aviation with Bessie Coleman

274 - Lessons on Early Aviation with Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman paved the way as the first black and Native American woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921. What was fl... Read more

19 Feb 2018

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269 - How Do We Measure Time? 5+ Innovative Ways

269 - How Do We Measure Time? 5+ Innovative Ways

How do we measure time? How accurate are today’s clocks relative to the first clocks of ancient times? And what is the d... Read more

15 Jan 2018

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038 EDE Should You Store Batteries in the Freezer?

038 EDE Should You Store Batteries in the Freezer?

Should You Store Batteries in the Freezer?

3 Jan 2014

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034 EDE Why Do We Yawn?

034 EDE Why Do We Yawn?

Ever wonder why seeing someone yawn makes you yawn? It's because of mind control. Everyday Einstein explains.

16 May 2014

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288 - What Is Antimatter?

288 - What Is Antimatter?

Antimatter may sound like science fiction, but it actually surrounds us every day. Antimatter is used commonly in modern... Read more

4 Jun 2018

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361 - What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

361 - What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

What is this new virus and how fast is it spreading? Can we stop it?

3 Feb 2020

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270 - How Can Science Combat the Opioid Crisis?

270 - How Can Science Combat the Opioid Crisis?

How do opioids work and who is at risk for an opioid addiction? What opioid addiction treatments are more effective and ... Read more

22 Jan 2018

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259 - How Fast Can a Marathon Be Run?

259 - How Fast Can a Marathon Be Run?

Is there a limit to how fast people can run a marathon? Will the two-hour mark ever be beat? Everyday Einstein explains ... Read more

30 Oct 2017

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250 EE How Can You Prepare for the August Solar Eclipse?

250 EE How Can You Prepare for the August Solar Eclipse?

EE gives tips to prepare for the Aug 21 solar eclipse

14 Aug 2017

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076 EE Super Powered Water: Cohesion and Adhesion

076 EE Super Powered Water: Cohesion and Adhesion

What's so special about water? Find out

15 Nov 2013

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252 EE What Makes Storms Like Hurricane Harvey So Strong?

252 EE What Makes Storms Like Hurricane Harvey So Strong?

EE explains why Hurricane Harvey is being labeled "unprecedented" and "catastrophic".

28 Aug 2017

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057 EDE How to Be a Birdwatcher?

057 EDE How to Be a Birdwatcher?

Everyday Einstein interviews a couple of junior scientists (his young daughters) about birding.

4 Jul 2014

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235 EE 8 ways climate change puts your safety at risk

235 EE 8 ways climate change puts your safety at risk

EE explores 8 ways climate change poses potential risks to our health and safety

17 Apr 2017

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