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A Day In The Life Of A Medieval Teenage Pilgrim

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Join siblings Hisham and Asma in medieval Baghdad as they prepare and gather supplies for the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

How Everyday Interactions Shape Your Future

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A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.

How Your Immune System Works

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Today, we are finding out how your immune system works through a science experiment!

The man who lost his sense of touch

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Explore the science behind how your body and brain process different sensations like touch, pain, temperature, and spatial awareness.

How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist

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What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.

How Does Our Sense Of Balance Work?

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Today, you will learn about how you BALANCE!

The Women's Club Movement

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Learn how Black women were able to form their own group called the Women’s Club.

The Best Way to Boost Your Immune System

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There is this idea floating around that what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.

You Can’t Actually Die Of Old Age

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Despite centuries of death records to the contrary, “dying of old age” is not medically possible; instead, it’s just a convenient catch-all.

how to discover your dream career

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Choosing a career is such a stressful endeavour... I still struggle with it every day. But this is the exercise that has helped me get more clarity about what I want to do in life.

The Habit That Could Improve Your Career

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Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection.

How Close Are We To Uploading Our Minds?

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Investigate the possibility of scanning the human brain and uploading our minds and consciousness to a digital world.

Martin Luther King Day Freedom Song

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"Freedom, Freedom! Let it Ring! Let it Ring!" is a tribute in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What To Know About Quadruplets

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What exactly are quadruplets? Let's find out.

The Disease You Will Never Survive

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A simple mis-folding in a certain brain protein causes a disease for which we have no cure.

What if you experienced every human life in history?

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Examine the ethical stance known as longtermism, which is the idea that we should be doing more to protect future generations.

3 Steps To Help Kids Process Traumatic Events

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What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating collective healing.

All the Ways Ice Baths Affect the Body | WIRED

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Everyone seems to be cold plunging, or at the very least, watching other people do it.

Donating 101

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Watch this video for tips on where to get started, ideas on how to get creative and other things to consider when donating to a cause.

Cave Art 101

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From human hands to now-extinct animals, cave art gives us a glimpse into prehistoric life.

How James Gandolfini Navigates Emotion

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The Nerdwriter is a series of video essays about art, culture, politics, philosophy and more.