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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.
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Can Memories Be Stored Outside the Brain?!

Can memories be stored outside of the brain? In this video, Insoo Hyun dives into new research that suggests body cells—not just brain cells—might be able to "remember" through a process scientists are calling cellular cognition.
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ZIP Codes Affect Lifespan More Than Genetics – Here’s Why

Your zip code may predict your lifespan more than your genes. Dr. Amanda Masino studies how where you live affects your health, from the microbes in your home to access to food, air quality, and healthcare. Science isn’t just about discovery—it’s about...
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Is the "Celtic curse" real?

Is the "Celtic curse" real? 🍀 Alex Dainis unpacks hereditary hemochromatosis — a genetic mutation that makes the body absorb too much iron, causing joint pain, liver, and heart issues. But here’s the good news: early screening can stop it before symptoms...
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Dr. Fauci Reflects on COVID-19, 5 Years Later

On the 5th anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns, Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on why they were necessary — and what he thinks we should reconsider now.
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Flu Season is Breaking Records: What You Need to Know

This flu season is breaking records, with the CDC reporting over 33 million illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths-the highest surge in 15 years.
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Are Saunas Good for You? The Surprising Health Benefits!

Alex Dainis explains how sitting in a sauna can raise your heart rate, lower blood pressure, and even mimic some effects of exercise. Scientists are studying how heat exposure impacts cardiovascular health, arterial stiffness, and blood lipids.
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Thursday, February 27 | 7:30 pm

Being Human: An Evening of Storytelling and Readings presented by Emerson College

Explore a night of storytelling like no other, as humanity takes center stage and together we explore who we are and what connects us.
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Dr. Fauci on COVID, the Next Global Threat, and Scientific Integrity

Are we on the brink of another pandemic? The Museum's Insoo Hyun and co-host Vardit Ravitsky of The Hastings Center sit down with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Thursday, February 20 | 7:30 pm

Generative AI and the New Dawn of Life Sciences and Healthcare

Explore the transformative potential of generative AI in the healthcare and life sciences sector and learn about key areas where it can bring about significant improvements.
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The Secret to Better Workouts? Science Says This

Want to make the most of your workout? Science reveals a hack: group workouts.
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Chronostasis: Your Brain’s Time Glitch

Do you have the power to stop time with your brain? Not really, but Alex Dainis explains how your brain can make the second hand on a clock appear to freeze when you look away from it quickly.
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Can CRISPR Cure Blindness?

Can CRISPR be used to treat blindness? In this video, Alex Dainis discusses how scientists have found that gene editing can improve vision in people with a form of inherited retinal degenerations.
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ImPRINTING: The Artist’s Brain

Discover how we can gain a greater understanding of ourselves and of one another through interactions with this unique sonic portrait by artist Beatie Wolfe.
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Axolotls Hold the Key to Regeneration

Can axolotls help teach us how to regenerate limbs in humans? Jessica Whited, Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard, explains how limb regeneration in axolotls starts with a blastema.