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Flying Cow Intestines
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In World War I, the Germans used cow guts to construct their deadly Zeppelins.
Poop-Eating Sloth Moths
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Sloths may be cute, but they’re covered in a surprising number of creepy crawlies.
Autopsying a Roman Catacomb
5:01
Did a lethal plague kill thousands in ancient Rome? Centuries-old DNA may hold the answer.
What Is Gravity Made Of?
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A "cosmic fingerprint" reveals the universe’s beginning and gravity's microscopic secrets.
The Pattern in Nature's Networks
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Science shows it’s a small world after all—and nature’s networks follow a similar pattern.
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A giant cauldron of magma simmering beneath Yellowstone is threatening to blow.
U.S. Polio Vaccines: Then and Now
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The polio vaccine's history extends more than fifty years.
A History of Vaccination
4:48
Vaccination began as a traditional therapy over a thousand years ago.
Reconstructing the D-Day Gliders
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The Allies used silent wooden gliders to get behind enemy lines before the D-Day landings.
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Dr. Richard Pan explains California's strategy for increasing vaccination rates.
Five Dogs With Crazy Résumés
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Learn about the traits we most prize in dogs, and the bizarre jobs they were bred for.
Imagining Alien Life
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What would life on a red dwarf planet look like?
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