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Does old cathedral glass really flow over time? Mike investigates this myth and more mysteries surrounding this peculiar material.

Did human activity cause Oklahoma's largest earthquake on record? Scientists say it's possible.





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Calla investigates several surprising instances of math in nature, from rabbit breeding to plant DNA.




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The latest Superman movie, Man of Steel,  lacks a mad scientist villain typical of the franchise. So has media portrayal of scientists changed over the past few decades? Mike investigates.



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A new study shows that while cheetahs are still the fastest land
animal on Earth, it's not their speed that makes the great hunters;
it's their acceleration. What's the difference? For that we turn to
physics.



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You can make a record out of vinyl, ice, or even wood. So how do record players convert tiny grooves in a material into music and sound?

Calla investigates the physics tornadoes and how scientists aim to better predict when, where and how twisters form.



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A new particle accelerator project is bringing together enemy nations in the Middle East.



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See how NASCAR teams use physics to boost speed while keeping their drivers safe on the track.


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Calla talks with Roger Wiens about NASA's successful and not-so-successful missions, including the recent Curiosity rover.




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