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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
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The Social Side of Stuttering
President-elect Joe Biden has spoken publicly about his childhood stutter. An estimated 1% of the world's adults stutter, yet the condition remains misunderstood.
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Let's Go Back To Venus!
The first spacecraft humans ever sent to another planet went to Venus. The first planet humans ever landed a probe on? Also Venus. So why has attention shifted to Mars?
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Micro Wave: How 'Bout Dem Apple...Seeds
Should one eat the whole apple? While that might be a matter of taste, we alleviate any fears folks might have heard about apple seeds being poisonous.
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How COVID-19 Affects The Brain
New research suggests severe cases of COVID-19 can injure the brain, affecting memory, thinking and mood for months after the infection is gone.
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Should Black People Get Race Adjustments In Kidney Medicine?
NPR science correspondent Maria Godoy explains the debate around eliminating the race-based kidney health diagnostic tool eGFR.
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CubeSat: Little Satellite, Big Deal
It's become possible to pack a sophisticated satellite into a tiny package.
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Interesting and informative
A quick and informative addition to my daily learning. Light enough to be quickly digested, amusing, but also thought provoking and well researched. Worthwhile.