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Predicting Alzheimer’s
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Certain gene forms increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's.
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How did Ötzi the Iceman, who lived 5300 years ago, sharpen his ax?
The Minerals Behind Modern Life
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Minerals are essential in making everything from skyscrapers tall, to mobile phones small.
The Physics Behind Texting
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When you send a text, how does your message make the journey to your friend’s phone?
Why Bats Share Blood
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Vampire bats will sometimes share a blood meal—but only with friends and family.
What is Spacetime?
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A mysterious concept changed the way we understand reality.
Gravity's Effect on Spacetime
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Einstein's theory showed that time itself is affected by gravity.
North American Gold
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When the Earth formed, most of the gold sunk to its core—but some remained trapped inside
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It’s possible to find all of Earth’s history tucked inside a market stall in Morocco.
9 Minerals That Totally Rock
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From sea creatures to cityscapes, minerals are everywhere!
Quantum Physics to Protect Votes
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You can make your vote incredibly secure on Election Day—all thanks to quantum mechanics.
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A tame alligator named Bubba betrays the secrets of the largest predator that ever lived.
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