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DIY Stethoscope With 3 Simple Items at Home!

Ever wonder what your heartbeat sounds like up close? 🔊 In this fun and fast DIY science experiment, we’ll show you how to make your own working stethoscope using everyday items!
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Debunking the 10% Brain Myth with Daniel Levitin

Do we use only 10% of our brain? Neuroscientist and author Daniel Levitin is here to bust some of the most persistent myths about the human brain. In this Short video, Levitin explains why these beliefs are outdated and scientifically inaccurate.
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Genetic Mutation Makes Bones Unbreakable

We dive into an incredible discovery about the LRP5 gene — a rare genetic variant that leads to denser and stronger bones. Learn how bone density, minerals, and proteins work together to form strong bones.
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Why 90% of East Asians Can't Drink Milk - Ancient DNA Mystery?

Ever wonder why some people can drink milk without any issues — while others can't? Explore the surprising link between lactose tolerance and Neanderthal DNA in East Asians.
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Spinning Illusion That Fools Your Brain

Think you’re seeing color? Think again. 🎨In this video, Alex Dainis explains how a spinning black-and-white disc—called Benham’s Disc—can make you see colors that aren’t really there. It’s a cool illusion that shows how your eyes and brain don’t always...
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Run a Marathon in Space? Suni Williams did it!

Imagine running a marathon… in space. That’s exactly what astronaut Suni Williams did aboard the International Space Station in 2007.
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Are Microplastics in Our Brains and Bodies?

Microplastics are everywhere—including in our brains and bodies. Researchers have found them in all human tissue systems, and even in meconium, a newborn’s first bowel movement.
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Are Marathon Winners Determined by their Genetics?

What role does your DNA play in how fast you run? Alex Dainis breaks down the real science behind running performance and explores whether marathon winners are shaped more by training or by genetics.
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DIY Pulse Detector Using a Marshmallow

Did you know you can see your heartbeat using just a marshmallow and a matchstick? 🔥🫀 Alex Dainis shows how to do this simple science trick that lets you visualize your radial pulse — the blood flow from your wrist — in real time!
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You Might See 100x More Colors

Can you see millions more colors than the people around you—and not even realize it? Alex Dainis explains how a rare genetic trait called tetrachromacy could give you superhuman vision without you even knowing it.
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Did Our Brains Evolve From Reptiles?

Your brain is more ancient than you think—and part of it still acts like a reptile's. Daniel Levitin breaks down the evolutionary layers of the human brain.
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Thursday, March 27 | 7:30 pm

¡A Bailar!

Get ready for an evening at the intersection of movement and music within the Hispanic and Latinx community!
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Wednesday, March 26 | 7:00 pm

Gamechangers: Innovations and Advances in Cancer Treatment

Through presentation and conversation, hear from an esteemed panel of doctors, researchers, and gamechangers who are reshaping the future of cancer treatment.
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Can You Trust What You Hear? Test Yourself with This Sound Illusion

Your eyes can actually trick your ears. 👀👂In this video, Alex Dainis demonstrates a powerful audio illusion called the McGurk Effect — where what you see changes what you hear, even when the sound stays the same. She says the same word twice... or does...
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Should Parents Choose Their Baby’s Traits?

Journalist Anna Sussman explores how some parents are also interested in traits like intelligence, height, and other characteristics.