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November 22, 2024
On the 50th anniversary of Lucy’s discovery, paleoanthropologists reflect on what she means to science, and what she taught us about ourselves. Plus, divers have recovered seeds of a long-lost rye variety from a 146-year-old shipwreck in Lake Huron. And, just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts.
23:01
Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic . . . and Respect?
Some experts say teaching emotional literacy in school is key to better behavior—and better grades.
6:52
New Vaccine Beats Malaria in Early Trials
The vaccine offered complete protection against malaria in a small trial, but only after five doses.
17:12
Reexamining the Definition of Cancer
Will redefining cancer help prevent overdiagnosis and overtreatment?
17:36
Teaching Newton’s Laws Through Rhyme
Science teacher Christopher Emdin knows how to get his students interested in science: Rap about it.
11:49
For Asteroid Ideas, NASA Looks to the Crowd
When NASA asked the public for ideas on tracking and exploring asteroids, the agency received more than 400 ideas.
4:29
Engineering in Service of a Dark Art
A biologist takes shadow puppetry to the next level.
11:34
Meet Nasutoceratops: Big-Nose Horned Face
Researchers dug up a new relative of Triceratops in the Utah desert. Its distinction? A huge nose.
9:25
Some Ground-Dwelling Dinos Had the Brains to Fly
Even Archaeopteryx‘s non-flying cousins had the motor and visual skills needed for flight.
13:43
Hacking Under the Hood and Into Your Car
More computerized features in your car mean more hacking vulnerabilities.
6:02
Smartening Your TV With Google Chromecast
How does Google Chromecast fit into the media streaming market?