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There’s Something Living in Wildfire Smoke
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Wildfire smoke can carry harmful microorganisms long distances.
How Extreme Heat Overwhelms the Human Body
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When it comes to extreme weather, heat can be a “silent killer.”
How Sewage Becomes Drinking Water
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How do you make wastewater drinkable? It starts at the sewage treatment plant.
Total Eclipse in the Heart of Texas Hill Country
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People from all over the country converge on a small Texas town to see a total solar eclipse.
Why Induction Stoves Are Better for You and the Environment
2:56
Induction stovetops are an energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas stoves.
Chasing Carbon Zero Sneak Peek
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A new film from NOVA examines technologies that could get us to carbon zero by 2050.
Predicting My MS
30:37
A filmmaker with a rare type of multiple sclerosis explores the mysterious causes of MS.
Search Engine Breakdown
20:37
Two leading researchers investigate racial bias built into widely used search engines.
CRISPR Gene-Editing Reality Check
19:13
CRISPR gene-editing technology is advancing quickly. What can it do now—and in the future?
The (Persistent) Illusion of Centrifugal Force
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Here’s why centrifugal force is considered a “fictitious” force.
First ape ever seen using medicinal plant to treat wound
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After this orangutan sustained a gnarly facial wound, he did something kind of human-like.
These cheeses are at risk of going extinct
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The culprit is a lack of microbial biodiversity in the mold used to make iconic French cheeses.
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