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Unmasking Owls’ Mysteries
Jennifer Ackerman’s book delves into these fascinating avian predators, including their supersonic hearing, quiet flight, and complex communication.
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Unmasking Owls’ Mysteries
Jennifer Ackerman’s book delves into these fascinating avian predators, including their supersonic hearing, quiet flight, and complex communication.
32:57
A Mathematician Asks ‘Is Math Real?’
When math is based on abstract concepts, how do we know it’s correct? Dr. Eugenia Cheng takes on that question in a new book.
28:45
Star Trek’s Science Advisor Reveals The Real Astrophysics On Screen
Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
8:08
The Science Behind Your Unraveling Sweaters
A textile professor and knit expert explains why many sweaters today are of poorer quality than sweaters in the past.
7:38
Why It Feels So Good To Eat Chocolate
An artificial tongue helps researchers understand how texture impacts what people like about chocolate.