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August 17, 2020 201 - How Memory Works and 6 Tips to Improve It
Why can't I remember where I left my car keys? Let's explore how our memory works and discuss some tips on how to improve it.
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August 11, 2020 384 - Did Scientists Just Unravel One Mystery of Stonehenge?
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.
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11 min
August 10, 2020 384 - Did Scientists Just Unravel One Mystery of Stonehenge?
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.
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11 min
August 04, 2020 383 - What Does Your Blood Type Mean? How Rare Is Yours?
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?
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11 min
August 03, 2020 383 - What Does Your Blood Type Mean? How Rare Is Yours?
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?
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11 min
July 27, 2020 318 - How Do Meteorologists Calculate "Feels Like" Temperature?
Why are the actual temperature and the 'feels like' temperature sometimes so different? How do meteorologists know what the temperature will feel like near you? Ask Science explains.
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6 min
July 21, 2020 382 - Emotional, Irritated, Faking It—Why Do Humans Cry?
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.
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8 min
July 20, 2020 382 - Emotional, Irritated, Faking It—Why Do Humans Cry?
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.
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July 14, 2020 381 - Wearing a Mask During Coronavirus—Separating Myths from Facts
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!
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12 min
July 13, 2020 381 - Wearing a Mask During Coronavirus—Separating Myths from Facts
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!
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