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How Microwaving Grapes Makes Plasma

Adults Nature Physics Science
A bisected grape in the microwave makes plasma. But how does it work? A grape is the right size and refractive index to trap microwaves inside it.

Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer

Adults Books History Human
James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.

Build Tree House In Wild To Avoid Wildlife

Adults Construction Creativity Human
Today We Build a Tree House In the Wild to Avoid Wildlife.

Tigers 101 | National Geographic

Adults Animals Film History
Tigers are icons of beauty, power, and the importance of conservation. Learn five surprising facts about these striped felines, including how large the cats can be, an adaptation some developed for swimming, and how much wild tiger populations have declined.

Family Fish Pie | Jools Oliver

Adults Family Food Health
Another look back in the archives brings us to one hell of a hearty fish pie, that is so warming and wholesome! This is a brilliant dish to feed the family and the creaminess means even the kids love it!

Are Negative Ions Good For You?

Adults Film Physics Science
Do negative air ions improve mood, anxiety, depression, alertness?

What is consciousness?

Adults Life Science Self
Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience.

Are You Capable of Murder?

Adults History Human Psychology
The Ted Bundy Tapes had us wonder what it takes to be a killer.

Why Don't We Launch Our Trash Into The Sun?

Adults Health Human Industry
Tired of all that STINKY garbage? Chuck it into the sun! Problem solved!

Ultimate Super Bowl Snack Food Recipes • Tasty

Adults Education Family Food
Make these delicious snacks for any watch party

"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost

Adults Creativity Culture Media
An animated interpretation of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken"

The Border Between Crocs and Humans | Explorer

Adults Animals History Human
Thanks to an aggressive conservation effort in the Northern Territory of Australia, crocodiles now outnumber people. But as humans push their boundaries, the crocs push back.

Building a Marsbase is a Horrible Idea: Let’s do it!

Adults Education Science Space
Humans love to explore. Strangely enough even horrible places – like Mars. Let’s see how building a Mars base could work and how insanely nerve-wracking exactly it would be.

Could You Survive In The Middle Ages?

Adults Health History Human
We explore just how difficult life was back in the Middle Ages!

How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable

Adults Culture History Politics
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice.

What Happens When You Freeze To Death?

Adults Biology Health Science
Good reason to stay inside during this Polar Vortex!

How Deadly Are Gambit's Exploding Cards?

Adults Education Media Science
The Ragin' Cajun is known for his explosive power and his signature weapon of choice, playing cards, but how dangerous could they be? Kyle stacks the deck on this week's Because Science!

The Inverse Leidenfrost Effect

Adults Math Physics Science
Droplets levitate on a bath of liquid nitrogen and are spontaneously self-propelled.

7 Recipes To Help Keep Your Resolution • Tasty

Adults Family Food Life
Don't give up yet on your resolution to eat healthier! Here are some recipes to keep you motivated!

Uranus 101 | National Geographic

Adults Media Science Space
Uranus is a planet beyond convention. Find out why it boasts the coldest temperatures in the solar system, what phenomena caused the unique tilt of its axis, and the curious origin of the planet's name.

Bugs Vs the Airline Industry | Because Science Footnotes

Adults Animals Life Science
Kyle discusses airlines' pest problem, responds to your comments, and more!