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Who Invented the Microwave?
Believe it or not, the invention of the microwave was an accident. Get the real story behind the kitchen’s most convenient appliance.
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Advancements in tech; STEM and hip hop; naming exoplanets; and the physics of dams.
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Medical communication; dental plaque; sketching technology; recycling; and STEM diversity.
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An invasive species; an underground park; a community of scientists; and LED streetlights
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Microbial clouds; marine garbage patches; an educational video game; and underwater robots
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New Archaeological methods; counterfeit microchips; gaming; and extreme drone racing.
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An experimental drug trial, words and shapes, and the shellfish black market.
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Monitoring roadways, busting environmental myths, classroom tech, and medical antiques.
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Thin screens; gravitational waves; an app for those with speech disorders; and pesticides.
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Ants and slime might help us understand human behavior, a virtual hospital, and more.
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Zebrafish, crowdsourcing, an educational toy car, and flesh-eating bacteria.
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We explore the warming Arctic, the science of snowflakes, and much more.
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We explore urban farming, the climate innovation gap, and much more.