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NOVA’s Big Ideas of 2017
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Take a look back with us at the biggest science stories of 2017.
How Fast Does Santa Fly?
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To make their delivery schedule, how quickly must Santa and his reindeer travel the world?
What is CRISPR gene editing?
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Scientists have a new tool to edit genes in human cells to repair mutations. What is it?
Harvesting Electricity from Sand
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When it comes to generating power, shining light on silicon opens up many possibilities.
Making Steel From Trash
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Could pieces of plastic garbage become the resource we need to construct buildings?
Why Diamond Light is Beautiful
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Much of a diamond's brilliance and fire comes down to physics.
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For English language learners, inclusion in fluent English classes is crucial for growth.
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A program uses choreography to get kids from diverse communities excited about science.
Zika: The Untold Story
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Join the scientists who saw Zika coming as they trace its origins.
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Mike Zimmerman’s battery endures abuse at the hands of David Pogue.
Our Energy Future, in Toasters
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Every country wants to consume as much energy as the US. Where will that energy come from?
A Scientist Walks Into A Bar #2
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A scientist must explain the Big Bang and dark energy so two comedians can understand it.
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