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Technology writer Hiawatha Bray explains how the “Einsteinian fudge factor” made GPS possible, and why knowing where we are at all times is such a pivotal development in human history.

Think you know your friends and colleagues? Think again. University of Chicago Professor Nicholas Epley looks at the science behind why we misunderstand everyone.

Science is fascinating, cool, and mind-blowing, but - as you know if you’ve ever sat through a boring high-school science class - it doesn't always thrill kids. Science educator Ainissa Ramirez is looking to change that. Ramirez believes we're leaving a whole host of potential scientists, engineers, and mathematicians behind because of the backwards way we teach STEM courses. And she thinks that’s completely unacceptable. If you’ve ever been bored out of your mind in a science lecture, listen to her proposal to make chemistry, physics, and biology relatable and interesting for today’s kids -- you might just want to take high-school chemistry all over again.

This week we take a look at something we're all experiencing: stress.

You’re meditating, doing yoga, and performing breathing exercises… all to reduce stress. But what if there was an upside to the anxiety you feel? Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal and George Mason professor Todd Kashdan explain why stress might just be a good thing.

Jason Huertas tried to build a startup in Silicon Valley, but things didn’t go quite as planned. Find out what he learned from failure.

New research into how our brains grew so large flies in the face of the trendy Paleo diet. We talk with evolutionary geneticist Mark Thomas about why our ancestors loaded up on carbs.

From the emerald greens of The Wizard of Oz to the yellow slickers in Singing in the Rain, Hollywood owes a big thanks to three geeks in a railway car.

Bob Bean, president and CEO of genetic testing company Harmonyx, explains why modern medicine is about to get a little more personal.

Companies like Facebook and Amazon are using our data to run all kinds of tests. Professors Michelle Meyer and Chris Chabris explain why we should be thanking them.