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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She’ll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight.

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248 EE 2 Surpising Ways Scientists Hope to Limit Human Environmental Impact Jul 31, 2017

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EE explores how caterpillars and bacteria may help balance human's negative environmental impact

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247 EE How Do We Encourage More Women in STEM? Jul 24, 2017

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Rep. Lois Frankel, Co-Chair of the Congressional Women's Caucus gives her advice for encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers including looking forward to the jobs of the future and the importance of role models.
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246 EE Will the Thawing of Arctic Ice Release Diseases? Jul 17, 2017

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EE explores studies of ancient diseases revived by thawing of Arctic ice

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245 EE Women in Science: Jill Tarter, SETI, and Our Search for Extraterrestrial Life Jul 10, 2017

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EE interviews the author of new book Making Contact

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244 EE How Old Is the Oldest Human Skeleton? Jun 26, 2017

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EE summarizes a recent discovery in human migration and what we know about our origins via fossils

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243 EE The Science of Picking the Right Sunscreen Jun 19, 2017

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Does the SPF really matter? Should I go organic? What about the warnings on possible carcinogens – cancer causing agents – in sunscreens? Is it better to avoid sunscreen altogether?
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242 EE Pride in Science: Ben Barres, Astrocytes, and Activism Jun 12, 2017

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EE discusses the research and activism of Ben Barres

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241 EE How Important Is the Paris Climate Agreement? Jun 05, 2017

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EE explains the science behind the Paris Climate Agreement

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240 EE How Much Solar Power Will We Lose During the August Solar Eclipse? May 29, 2017

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On August 21, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse that spans the continental United States from Georgia to Oregon. During the event, the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth and cast a shadow, completely blocking the Sun’s light for nearly 3 minutes. How much pressure will the loss in solar power put on our electric grid?
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239 EE 3 Ways Science Is Vital to the United States Department of Agriculture May 22, 2017

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EE discusses research highlights from the USDA

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