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July 16, 2018 141 EE How Do Lasers Work?
Lasers are used everywhere from the dentist's office to science fiction films. But how do they work? Why are laser pointers so different from a regular flashlight? Everyday Einstein beams up. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1HJ5rYi
8 min
July 09, 2018 293 - The 5+ Effects of Oppressive Heat Waves
This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat from our health to our infrastructure?

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6 min
July 09, 2018 293 - The 5+ Effects of Oppressive Heat Waves
This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat from our health to our infrastructure?
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6 min
July 02, 2018 292 - How Fireworks Get Their Colors, Sounds, and Shapes
Fireworks, from their brilliant colors to their impressive noises, are all displays of chemistry at work. Let’s look at what gives fireworks their colors, their sounds, and even their shapes.

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7 min
July 02, 2018 292 - How Fireworks Get Their Colors, Sounds, and Shapes
Fireworks, from their brilliant colors to their impressive noises, are all displays of chemistry at work. Let’s look at what gives fireworks their colors, their sounds, and even their shapes.
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7 min
June 25, 2018 291 - The Mysterious Return of Ozone-Depleting CFCs
CFCs, the harmful ozone-depleting chemicals banned back in the 1980s, are experiencing a mysterious comeback. Who is the new producer, in violation of the international agreement?

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9 min
June 25, 2018 291 - The Mysterious Return of Ozone-Depleting CFCs
CFCs, the harmful ozone-depleting chemicals banned back in the 1980s, are experiencing a mysterious comeback. Who is the new producer, in violation of the international agreement?
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9 min
June 18, 2018 290 - How Much Time Should We Be Spending Outdoors?
We all know it’s a good idea to get up off the couch for a little while but what does a little fresh air actually do for us? How much time should we be spending outdoors?

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6 min
June 18, 2018 290 - How Much Time Should We Be Spending Outdoors?
We all know it’s a good idea to get up off the couch for a little while but what does a little fresh air actually do for us? How much time should we be spending outdoors?
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6 min
June 11, 2018 289 - Could Zombies (or a Zombie Virus) Become a Reality?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the main national public health institute in the United States, has a zombie preparedness guide. Could a zombie apocalypse really happen?

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8 min

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