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Why Does the Sun Seem to Follow Us? Nov 26, 2020

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You're driving down the highway on a beautiful day as your child looks out the window. She asks, "Why is the sun following us?"

Escape From A Frog's Stomach Nov 25, 2020

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In 2020 a Japanese biologist reported discovering a species of aquatic beetle that can actively escape alive from the stomach of a pond frog. It doesn't crawl back up the frog's gullet and out its mouth, but instead goes the other way.

Vaccine Skeptics Think Differently Nov 24, 2020

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Despite having almost 1,300 measles cases in 2019 after measles was declared eradicated from the U.S. in 2000, some people are still hesitant to vaccinate themselves or their children.

The Wonderful World Inside Lava Caves Nov 23, 2020

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Do you live near a dormant volcano? You might have a weird wonderland right beneath your feet.

Lava Caves Part 1 Nov 20, 2020

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In Hawaii, there's a lava cave named Kazumura that's over 40 miles long, the largest in the world. When a volcano erupts, it sends lava rivers rushing downhill. As these rivers flow, their sides and surfaces crust over, forming a tunnel.

Desert Ants Use Magnetic Field To Get Home Nov 19, 2020

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Desert ants spend the first four weeks of their lives in their underground nest. They keep themselves busy by digging tunnels, building chambers, and doing general maintenance inside.

What Happens To Nuclear Waste? Nov 18, 2020

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Today, 440 nuclear reactors are operating in 30 countries worldwide. The energy generated by these plants provides 10 percent of the world’s electricity. But after we use nuclear fuel, what happens to the waste, and how do we handle it?

Denman Glacier: Assessing The Threat Nov 17, 2020

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Melting glaciers in West Antarctica might collapse due to the effects of human-caused global climate change, but there are also risks in Antarctica's eastern part.

Mangrove Forests and Flood Protection Nov 16, 2020

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Mangrove forests are beautiful all on their own, but they also provide flood protection. The roots of the trees hold in sediment, which prevents erosion, and erosion makes floods a lot worse.

Mal de Debarquement Syndrome Nov 13, 2020

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Have you ever had the experience of being on a boat all day, and then later feeling like you were swaying or rocking even though you were no longer on the boat? This is known as "land sickness."

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