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The Great Permian Catastrophe
Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new bookA (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.
A Song of Fire and Ice
Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.
Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut
Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook fromour friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virg
Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut
From our friends at Macmillan Audio
397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope
The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its
397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope
Its contributions to science were great, so its loss is deeply felt.
238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?
238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
When do you reach maximum smart? Are you ever past your intellect prime?
305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol
What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?