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    October 23, 2026 · 21 min

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    October 16, 2026 · 20 min

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    September 18, 2026 · 17 min

    Can sensors help keep our roads in good shape? If the Earth is round, why aren't the people at the bottom standing upside down? How efficient is the human body? Why can't periods be controlled like going to the bathroom? Do animals have…

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    September 11, 2026 · 21 min

    Should we take AI warnings seriously? Do fingernails and hair grow more quickly after they are cut? How does caffeine trick the brain into making us feel less tired? Are high levels of low-density lipoprotein a concern? What is mirror…

  • Can technology influence the weather?

    September 4, 2026 · 21 min

    How might technology influence or manipulate the weather? Can aircraft affect the weather? Are we getting better at detecting cancer before it becomes problematic? How does perfect pitch work? And why does our hearing change with age? Does…

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    August 28, 2026 · 22 min

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  • Why do eyebrows grow so slowly?

    August 21, 2026 · 19 min

    Have you ever wondered why eyebrows grow so slowly, or when you should brush your teeth in the morning? Can you tell the difference in sound between hot and cold water being poured? What causes those cold shivers down your spine? Is a…

  • What is love?

    August 14, 2026 · 18 min

    What is the science behind love? What scares a honey badger? Are there mammals that feel no fear? How do car pistons move so smoothly even at high speeds? Should humans eat meat? Why do people with bone marrow cancer often show no…

  • What is the life of an electric vehicle battery?

    August 7, 2026 · 22 min

    How good are electric vehicle batteries? Why are EV fires so dangerous? What is acute flaccid myelitis? Why do people feel anxiety in different parts of their bodies? Why does our sight help with our balance? Are sons ever taller than…

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