Superfoods: are they worth eating?
[2:04] We look at the evidence behind much-vaunted health foods such as goji berries, quinoa and kale. [Source: New Sci…
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Steven Pinker on The Decline of Violence & “The Better Angels of Our Nature”
[9:48] You are less likely to die a violent death today than at any other time in human history. In fact, violence has been …
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The physics of the sneeze
[3:47] Sneezes play an important part in the spread of infections, but we don’t know a huge amount about how they work. …
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What is CRISPR & How Could It Edit Your DNA?
[4:10] Gene-editing tool CRISPR is everywhere in the news, but what is it and could it eliminate disease? [Source: DNew…
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A sweat sensor to monitor your health
[3:47] UC Berkeley engineers have built a small, portable, wearable device that can read levels of important body flui…
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Why Do We Shiver?
[2:41] When you’re cold, chances are, you start to shiver. Why does your body do this? [Source: Life Noggin YouTube li…
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How playing sports benefits your body … and your brain
[3:46] The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many p…
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These daily habits will make your brain happier
[1:20] These are some tips to help you foster a happier brain, according to Alex Korb, a postdoctoral researcher in neur…
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Two Minute Meditation
[2:20] Take a little moment to restore calm and confidence. [Source: The School of Life YouTube link]…
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Could your brain repair itself?
[3:59] Imagine the brain could reboot, updating its damaged cells with new, improved units. That may sound like scienc…
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