The Week-After Science Friday Quiz! 1/12/16
How much do you know about El Niño and self-driving cars?
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Always Hungry? Your Fat Cells May Be To Blame
Certain diets cause fat cells to suck up too much fuel, says David Ludwig, author of the new book “Always Hungry,” leaving the rest of the body hungry.
Boughs Of Folly: Science Blunders In National Lampoon’s ‘Christmas Vacation’
What can we learn from the Griswolds’ many mishaps?
7:19
Cell Implant Treats Inflammation Before It Starts
Designer cells detect inflammatory compounds that foreshadow an autoimmune attack, pumping out anti-inflammatory compounds in response.
12:14
Fighting Cancer With Your Own Immune System
Former president Jimmy Carter declared himself cancer-free this week as a result of—among other things—a cancer immunotherapy drug.
12:10
Understanding The Epidemic Of Gun Violence
After the 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, researchers push that gun violence be addressed as a public health issue.
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Is Football Bad for Your Brain?
Concern about the long-term repercussions of football are on the rise due to cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Vaccine’
This world-changing tool of immunization got its name from a cow virus.
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Diary of a Snake Bite Death
This week’s Macroscope video follows the detailed diary of herpetologist Karl P. Schmidt as he was dying from the venom of a snake bite.