Happy News
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The Infinite Stories of Hinduism: Crash Course Religions #5
AdultsHistoryHuman...What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.
What's the Difference Between Cults and Religion?: Crash Course Religions #3
AdultsHistoryHumanWhat is a cult? How are cults different from religions? And why do many religious scholars say we shouldn’t even use that label? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why the line between cults and religions is much fuzzier than it seems.
You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?
AdultsHealthHuman...Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?
How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang
AdultsHumanPsychology...Our society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.
5 Ways CRISPR Is About to Change Everything
AdultsBiologyBiotechnology...CRISPR-based gene therapies are already changing healthcare for things like sickle cell disease. But CRISPR is bigger than just medicine, and it could revolutionize everything from food and agriculture to green energy fuels to plastics.