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North American Gold
2:28
When the Earth formed, most of the gold sunk to its core—but some remained trapped inside
Time Travel in the Grand Canyon
4:33
What does this geological wonder reveal about North America’s deep history?
A Cathedral of Ice
2:45
A scientist dives beneath the surface of the frigid Antarctic ice sheet.
9 Minerals That Totally Rock
2:18
From sea creatures to cityscapes, minerals are everywhere!
The Physics Behind Texting
3:37
When you send a text, how does your message make the journey to your friend’s phone?
Quantum Physics to Protect Votes
5:23
You can make your vote incredibly secure on Election Day—all thanks to quantum mechanics.
Why Bats Share Blood
1:54
Vampire bats will sometimes share a blood meal—but only with friends and family.
Einstein’s Thought Experiment
1:49
Your perception of time depends on how you are moving.
What is Spacetime?
2:06
A mysterious concept changed the way we understand reality.
Tiny Tattoo Vaccines
5:52
New miniature vaccines may be administered like painless tattoos.
Stabilizing Vaccines with Silk
3:57
New technology may bypass the need to keep vaccines cold by stabilizing them with silk.
Fighting HPV in Bhutan
6:19
Bhutan is the first developing country to embrace a vaccine to fight cervical cancer.
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