Why Does February have 28 Days?

Why Does February have 28 Days?

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Online BS Fools Everyone, Even Experts

It’s hard to imagine just how much misinformation lives online and it turns out that people are only able to identify it a fraction of the time. To speak more on developing the essential skill of recognizing misinformation online, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Professor Timot ...  Show more

Life Under the Sea, No Singing Crabs

They say it’s better down where it’s wetter… but is it really? Aquanauts have more in common with astronauts than they do with singing marine life. In fact, NASA conducts research into the biological and psychological effects of space on the ocean floor. This episode, Sam is join ...  Show more

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