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Brian Cox on how black holes could unlock the mysteries of our universe

Adults Education Physics Science
When black holes disappear, what happens to the stuff that fell in? Physicist Brian Cox explains.

The Truth About Space Combat

Adults Education Physics Science
George Lucas and the release of Star Wars in the 1970s unintentionally set a precedent for how almost every single piece of sci-fi media would depict space combat.

The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson

Adults History Writing
Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.

Why Did It Take Us So Long?

Adults Life Nature Science
We've long known that animal pollination is an important way plants reproduce on land, but we're only JUST finding out animals also pollinate plants underwater.

Ancient Life as Old as the Universe

Adults Education Nature Science
Life has existed on one planet for about 4 billion years, for all we know. But it might have started right after the Big Bang, when the universe was much stranger and more fantastic than today.

How a young Bill Clinton made waves during his presidential campaign | Rewind the '90s

Adults History Politics World
New to the scene, here's how "Clinton's War Room" revolutionized media management in politics.

Houmous & Green Flatbreads | Jamie Oliver

Adults Family Film Food
I've teamed up with Tesco to bring you some deliciously healthy recipes that are also great value. You're going to love my Houmous & green flatbreads.

The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions (Clean Version)

Adults History Human Life
A huge thanks to Dan Charles for writing a fantastic biography of Fritz Haber, for taking the time to talk to us about it, and providing valuable feedback.

How To Make The Best Coffee, According To Science

Adults Education Food Science
If you drink coffee, you might wonder if you're doing the most to make your absolute best cup of coffee.

The best pregnancy test used to be this frog ... no, really - Carly Anne York

Adults Animals Nature Science
Dig into how African clawed frogs can help detect human pregnancy, and how their use in experiments had unintended consequences.

Why Do Weeping Willows Weep?

Adults Life Nature
Most trees reach for the sun – but not the weeping willow. Why?

Touring a unique terraced backyard farm | Farm Dreams

Adults Food Human Nature
Indy tours a unique terraced backyard farm, and picks farmer Eric’s brain on keeping plants cool.

CRISPR's Next Advance Is Bigger Than You Think

Adults Biology Science Technology
You've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms.

How The Most Useless Branch of Math Could Save Your Life

Adults Education Math Science
There is an entire branch of math simply devoted to knots

Primitive Technology: Downdraft Kiln

Adults Creativity Environment Life Nature
A Phoenix kiln is a type of downdraft kiln where the firebox is below the ware chamber.

The World's Longest Beak

Adults Animals Media Nature
The sword-billed hummingbird has exclusive access to food that other birds simply cannot reach, but having such a long bill does have its drawbacks.

Nutritionist Answers Health Questions From Twitter

Adults Education Environment Food
Nutritionist Dr. David Katz joins WIRED to answer your nutrition questions from the internet. How do you change your metabolism? What’s the best diet for health and longevity?