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Breathing Through Your Nose Helps You Remember Better
The olfactory system has privileged access to the regions of your brain that control memory and emotion.
6:52
The Love Songs Of The Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle
You might know the horned male Japanese rhinoceros beetles for being ruthless fighters. But they also sing songs to win over potential mates.
17:15
The Mysterious Power Of Blood
Blood banks, taboos, and other ways that humans have tried to harness the power of blood.
Beetle Royale
For some rhino beetles, winning a battle doesn’t mean winning the war over a female’s heart.
Welcome To The Bone Room
Biologist and functional morphologist Steve Huskey has nothing to hide, despite the hundreds of skeletons in his closet.
7:41
Is The Oil Industry Ready To Do Something About Climate Change?
Exxon Mobil says it will spend $1 million lobbying for a carbon tax. But there’s a catch.
6:35
A Turtle By Any Other Name
What happens when the rules established by the scientific community are used against it?
17:44
The Complex Societies Of Bees And Beyond
Honeybees, bumblebees, ants, and even spiders can live complicated social lives.
17:39
How Genes Determine Our Quality Of Sleep
Are you a night owl or a morning lark? Why genetics dictate when, how long, and how well we sleep.
Turning The Tide On Jellyfish Stings
One scientist is fighting back against the tide of online misinformation on how to treat the potentially fatal sting of the box jellyfish.