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Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!

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Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.

Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible

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Democracy might be mathematically impossible

The Fastest Ant on Earth | Earth's Great Seasons | BBC Earth

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With extra long legs to raise their bodies above the hot ground and silver hair to reflect the sun, silver ants are built for life in the desert. But even they have limits, and being the fastest ant on Earth comes in handy when you have to race to beat the heat.

Why There Are No King Bees

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Beehives always have a queen, who is the mother of the entire hive. But have you ever wondered, what happened to the king, if there was ever any? Can a male bee become a king?

These Animals Actually LIKE Getting Caught

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Even when animal traps are humane, it seems pretty obvious that animals wouldn't want to get caught.

The weirdest (and coolest) tongues in the animal kingdom

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Explore the incredible variety of tongues in the animal kingdom, and find out how different species utilize the appendage to survive.

ALL Plants Have Color Vision?!

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Plants can tell when competitors are nearby because they can see them.

Meet the wolverine | National Geographic

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Get familiar with the largest member of the weasel family, the wolverine.

My Search for Proof Aliens Exist | Avi Loeb | TED

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Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven't dedicated the proper resources.

A Breathtaking Swarm of 100 Million Butterflies | Earth's Great Seasons | BBC Earth

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Deep in the forests of Mexico, millions of monarch butterflies spend their winter sheltered from the cold. Once spring arrives, it is time for them to awaken and take to the skies, in what is truly an amazing spectacle.

12 traits emotionally intelligent people share

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Sure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.

This Animal Lays Eggs AND Has Live Young

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You might think that an animal either lays eggs or has live young. But these species prove it's a lot more complicated than that.

Watch this Octopus Devour Crabs as It Jumps in the Water

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Octopuses are amazing creatures and use some of the most fascinating techniques to capture their prey.

The Last 6 Decades of AI — and What Comes Next | Ray Kurzweil | TED

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How will AI improve our lives in the years to come?

Food Sustainability Around The World | Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted | National Geographic

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Sustainability comes in many forms and is key to living in harmony with the world around us. Join Chef Gordon Ramsay this International Sustainable Gastronomy Day and discover more about sustainable food practices around the world.

These Iguanas Have An Unusual Mating Tactic

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Crested iguanas were discovered on Fiji in 1979, and since then we've learned a lot about their behaviour, including their strange mating rituals. But how exactly did they end up on such a remote island in the first place?

Why Monkeys Can Only Count To Four

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There’s an island in the Caribbean where David used to perform magic tricks for monkeys.

The Science of Going Viral

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When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.

12 Predictions for the Future of Technology

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Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits.

The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life

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Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.

What Jumping Spiders Teach Us About Color

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How jumping spiders reveal an entire secret world of colors. Let BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home.