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Nuclear Policy Just Changed Forever

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This is probably the biggest thing to happen to the American nuclear industry in our lifetimes. Linear No-Threshold (LNT) and ALARA are being functionally discarded as the scientific basis of nuclear regulatory policy. If you don’t know what that is or why it’s important, don’t worry, we’re going to explain it all, step-by-step.

Weather In Space (Rocky Giants)

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In this episode, Sabrina takes us on a tour of the weather on the rocky planets in our solar system.

What Are Heat Domes?

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CBC Kids News contributor Jonnakae Hoskins explains why heat domes happen and what you can do to keep your cool when the big heat sticks around.

How High Can Birds Fly?

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In 1973, an airliner struck a bird called a Rüppell's griffon vulture – which, on its own, isn't that weird; planes hit birds pretty regularly during takeoffs and landings.

How Are Memories Stored Inside Your Brain?

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Memory is one of the strangest abilities you possess. Your brain uses an incredibly complex biological system to preserve moments from your past that no longer exist, allowing you to revisit experiences from years ago.

Fixing Failure Points

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In this episode, Sabrina shows us how to set up models and trails to find and fix failure points.

How To Feel Your Heartbeat

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Get to know your body’s most important muscle -- your heart -- and learn how to take your own pulse.

How To Kill A Volcano

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Volcanoes are one of the most powerful forces on Earth; their lava can destroy cities and their ash clouds can blot out the sun. And there is basically nothing we can do to make sure a volcano will never erupt again – except wait for it to die. So while we wait, what is it, exactly, that kills a volcano?

The Miracle Material That Killed Millions

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How asbestos ended up everywhere, and why we’re still using it today.

Climate Change

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In this episode, Sabrina shows us the effects that climate change can have and how one small change in an ecosystem can throw everything off.

The Real Reason We Should Revive Extinct Animals

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The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in 1982. But now… scientists are trying to bring it BACK.

Bold Ideas To Cool The Planet

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As global temperatures rise faster than at any point in the Earth's recorded history, scientists are exploring bold new ideas to cool the planet.

5 Mistakes Most People make when using Vegetables.

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Using Vegetables.

Living Things Change

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In this episode, Sabrina gives us some examples of how and why living things change because of their environments.

Eclipses: Solar vs. Lunar Eclipses Explained

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In this astronomy lesson, students will explore the differences between solar and lunar eclipses and discover the different types of eclipses.

Will NASA’s Nuclear Rocket Make it to Mars?

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NASA just announced a crazy new mission with an incredibly ambitious schedule: the agency wants to fly the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft to Mars in late 2028.

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough!

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Sir David Attenborough turned 100 on Friday 8 May. Ricky has been finding out about his amazing life and what he means to everyone.

The Weird Reason Rabies Is So Deadly

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Rabies is the one of the deadliest diseases we know of; if you don’t get treatment soon after getting exposed, you’re almost certain to die. But rabies’ intent isn’t actually to kill – it's to control.

Material Magic - Making Diamonds

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In this episode, Sabrina shows us how materials scientists have done just that and why it's so important.

The Color-Changing Celery Experiment

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Want to learn how plants move water around inside them? Then try this amazing colour-changing celery experiment, in class or at home.

Why Cold Drinks Were Deadly Before 1914

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The rise and fall of a forgotten frozen empire.