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Are We Alone in the Universe? We’re Close to Finding Out | Lisa Kaltenegger | TED

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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.

What Actual Aliens Might Look Like

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Humans assume aliens look human. But why would they? Let's explore what life might actually look like in strange, distant worlds.

Are Science and Religion Compatible?: Crash Course Religions #19

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Religion and science have had some famously messy fights, but do they always have to be in conflict? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll look at some ways religion and science are more than just enemies.

Is THORIUM the Future of Nuclear Power?

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Since the 1960s, we’ve known that light water nuclear reactors weren’t the only way to generate electricity by splitting the atom. One alternative design, so-called “molten salt reactors,” were more complicated, but potentially much more safe and economical.

What Would Happen If We Just Kept Digging?

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The deepest hole we've ever been able to dig is just 0.2 percent of the way to the center of the Earth. What would we encounter if we could drill all the way?

The Radium Worked Until His Jaw Fell Off

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We'd like to thank Luciteria for the loan of the element samples and the display in today’s episode.

Why Miners Are Flocking Back to This Abandoned Mine

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There's a town in northern Mexico called Ojuela that's got a rich history of valuable mining industry, but nowadays is largely deserted.

You're Probably Wrong About Rainbows

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You probably don’t understand how a rainbow really works. Get a little smarter every day with Brilliant.

Are Scientists Going Extinct?

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AI is evolving so fast that soon it might be able to take over scientific research...but what would that look like?

Black Hole's Evil Twin - Gravastars Explained

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Gravastars could change how we think about the universe. These cosmic objects solve black holes’ biggest problems without breaking physics. From their ultra-thin shell to their energy-filled core, gravastars are both elegant and terrifying. But what exactly are they?

Science is shattering our intuitions about consciousness | Annaka Harris

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Consciousness is everything we know, everything we experience. The mystery at the heart of consciousness lies in why our universe – despite teeming with non-conscious matter – is configured in a way where it's having a felt experience from the inside.

China’s MELTDOWN-PROOF Nuclear Reactor

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This year, the first next next generation nuclear reactor expected to enter operation passed a huge milestone. Scientists and engineers in China proved that the reactor was, in theory, MELTDOWN-PROOF.

What The Ig Nobel Prize Says About Us

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The Ig Nobel Prize may not come with the prestige of a Nobel, but it celebrates some weird and wonderful science. Here are the most fascinating Ig Nobel Prize-winning studies about people.

What Happens When Predators Disappear?

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A world without predators. It sounds like a safer, happier world, but come on, this is SCIENCE…

The real reason polio is so dangerous

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Explore what makes polio so dangerous, what is causing the 21st century resurgence of cases, and how we can eradicate the disease.

Humanity's Greatest Journey

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It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.

We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days

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Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.

We Only Discovered This 10 Years Ago

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Most living things on Earth need oxygen to survive, but scientists discovered a species of bacteria that uses oxygen totally differently from every other organism on Earth.

People said this experiment was impossible, so I tried it

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A massive thank you to everyone at Goldschmidt for making this possible. With special thanks to Dr. Axel Hoeschen, Christof Gassmann and Claudia Koch.

Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory

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With the wet season only 2 months away and thatch being an impermanent material, I needed to make more roof tiles for a new hut that will withstand the next deluge.

Can Young Cheetahs Hunt These Antelope? | Animals With Cameras | BBC Earth

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A herd of gemsbok are a dangerous target for young cheetahs, but that doesn't stop this boisterous group from trying to hunt them. As the hunt plays out the tables quickly turn, and the large male gemsbok charges to protect his herd...