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Why Do We Go to Space?

Why Do We Go to Space?

Season 2 Episode 4
2:53
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Why Do Things Sound Scary?

Season 2 Episode 5
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Ghosts of Evolution

Ghosts of Evolution

Season 2 Episode 8
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Exoplanets: Are There Other Earths?

Exoplanets: Are There Other Earths?

Season 2 Episode 9
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How to Read Science News

Season 2 Episode 11
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Why Do We Cook?

Season 2 Episode 12
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The Science of Snowflakes

The Science of Snowflakes

Season 2 Episode 14
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How Big is the Solar System?

Season 2 Episode 1

I took a trip to one of Austin's famous moontowers so I could put the enormity of our solar system into perspective. With the help of a grapefruit, and a lot of walking, you'll get an idea of just how tiny everything is out there!!

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