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What Does a Secret Weigh?

What Does a Secret Weigh?

Season 3 Episode 5
3:21
The Automation Paradox

The Automation Paradox

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5:29
Why People Fake Illness Online

Why People Fake Illness Online

Season 3 Episode 7
5:50
How LEGO Helps Blind People See

How LEGO Helps Blind People See

Season 3 Episode 8
13:25
Are You a Chronic Procrastinator?

Are You a Chronic Procrastinator?

Season 3 Episode 9
3:41
The Weird World of Animal Mating

The Weird World of Animal Mating

Season 3 Episode 10
5:06
Valentine's Day Tips From the Animal World!

Valentine's Day Tips From the Animal World!

Season 3 Episode 11
4:34
Everything is Trying to Kill You

Everything is Trying to Kill You

Season 3 Episode 12
3:49
What Do You Think is Normal?

What Do You Think is Normal?

Season 3 Episode 13
3:59
Your Body on Carbs

Your Body on Carbs

Season 3 Episode 14
2:45
Why do You Get a Brain Freeze?

Why do You Get a Brain Freeze?

Season 3 Episode 15
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Can You Solve This Riddle?

Can You Solve This Riddle?

Season 3 Episode 16
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The Evolutionary Advantages of Art

Season 3 Episode 4

I sit down with The Art Assignment host Sarah Urist Green to chat about science, art and evolution. The evolutionary pathway that led us to be the apex predator on this planet also resulted in some pretty cool skills.
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Can Your Memory Make a Murderer?
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Season 2 Episode 34
Can Your Memory Make a Murderer?
False memories, incorrect testimonies, and false confessions.
Are Concussions Deadly?
5:26
Season 2 Episode 33
Are Concussions Deadly?
We all know concussions are bad, but where does the damage really happen?
Good Sleep = Good Gut?
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Season 2 Episode 32
Good Sleep = Good Gut?
Each of us has one trillion microbes living on (or inside) our bodies.
Why Do So Many People Get Cancer?
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Season 2 Episode 31
Why Do So Many People Get Cancer?
Some cells break all the rules.
Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
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Season 2 Episode 30
Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
January has long been seen as a time for setting goals, but does it work?
The Psychology of Listicles
6:04
Season 2 Episode 29
The Psychology of Listicles
The list-article blend is growing rapidly in popularity.
3 Common Misconceptions About Sugar
3:03
Season 2 Episode 28
3 Common Misconceptions About Sugar
In response to earlier videos on sugar, here are three misconceptions most of us share.
The Amazing Effects of Gratitude
2:59
Season 2 Episode 27
The Amazing Effects of Gratitude
Be grateful, it's good for you!
Are Some Sweeteners Better Than Others?
5:08
Season 2 Episode 26
Are Some Sweeteners Better Than Others?
From the first artificial sweenenter to the dozens we have today, what's the difference?
Can You be Addicted to Sugar?
4:20
Season 2 Episode 25
Can You be Addicted to Sugar?
Sometimes our love of sugar makes us go a little overboard.
Why Do We Love Sugar?
4:39
Season 2 Episode 24
Why Do We Love Sugar?
What does sugar really do inside our bodies?
How Old Are You, Really?
4:03
Season 2 Episode 23
How Old Are You, Really?
How can we really keep track of our body's age?
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