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AdultsAstronomyPhilosophyScience...Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores the thrilling possibility of discovering life beyond Earth, highlighting how cutting-edge technology like the James Webb Space Telescope lets us analyze distant planets for signs of life in unprecedented detail.
Why Don’t Railroads Need Expansion Joints?
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Writing A Short Story: Reflection
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Odd Couples: A Wombat And A Kangaroo
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Protecting Keystone Species: Whale Sharks and Beyond | National Geographic
AdultsAnimalsEnvironmentNatureWhale sharks—the largest fish in the ocean—are a vulnerable species, yet these gentle giants don't feed on anything bigger than your index finger. The only way to protect them is to understand them.
Cotton To Clothes
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TED Explores: Food for the Future | TED Countdown
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Writing A Short Story: Revising
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Primitive Technology: Flywheel blower smelt/Monsoon begins
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