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Above The Noise
How Will the Coronavirus Affect Going to College?
Season 4
Episode 14
If you’re in high school and plan on going off to college at some point in the next couple years, the coronavirus has put you in uncharted territory. Pass-fail grades, delayed SATs, and cancelled extra-curriculars can put a giant question mark on your college application. How will the coronavirus impact going to college?
4:38
We investigate how algorithms are being used in the criminal justice system.
5:18
We breaks down gerrymandering and how politicians on both sides rig the voting system.
5:20
Why our brains can so easily make us believe that fake news is real news.
6:45
Adam Savage talks about why scientific inquiry is more important than ever.
2:36
A special report about young activists at the San Francisco March for Science
4:55
We explore how Snapchat compares to other social media platforms in affecting your brain.
4:06
Should the U.S. ban energy drinks for minors?
4:45
We discuss some of the high hurdles researchers face when trying to study marijuana.
4:15
Learn how to spot bad science reporting through 4 simple letters: G-L-A-D.
4:37
Looking into how your position in society affects your health.