Life Science

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Tuesday, January 20 | 7:00 PM

The Unfiltered Truth: Everything You’re Afraid to Ask About Vaccines

What if you could ask the world's leading doctors anything? Join global public health expert Dr. Ashish Jha, social epidemiologist Dr. Cheryl Clark, and Pediatrics Physician Dr. Ofer Levy for an evening of in-depth conversation around vaccine science and...
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Why Do Rats Love Cities?

Brown rats, like Chugga and Choo Choo, have evolved remarkable skills that make them perfectly suited for urban environments.
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Live Near the Ocean? You Might Live Longer

In a recent study, researchers found that people living within 30 miles of the coast are more likely to outlive the average lifespan.
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Microbe vs. Hair: See the Size Difference

Quinten Geldhof, also known as Microhobbyist, joins us to explore the surprising size difference between human hair and the tiny life forms that live in the microscopic world.
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Did Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA Influence his Art?

Alex Dainis breaks down how scientists are investigating whether Leonardo da Vinci had strabismus, a slight misalignment of the eyes that may have enhanced his depth perception and shaped his artistic vision.
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The Captive Cheetah Who Ran 70MPH

Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund Dr. Laurie Marker’s work with Khayam, an orphaned cheetah raised in captivity, was more than a personal journey; it was a scientific milestone in cheetah conservation.
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Lab-Grown Heart Cells That Actually Beat

Marie walks us through how scientists turn cells into induced pluripotent stem cells, also known as iPSCs, and guide them into becoming cardiomyocytes: heart cells that beat in rhythm just like yours.
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Why These Frogs Are Toxic

In the wild, these brilliantly colored frogs absorb powerful toxins from the insects they eat, making their skin dangerous to the touch.
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Do Hermit Crabs Build Their Own Shells?

Hermit crabs don’t make their own shells, they rely on empty ones left behind by sea snails.
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This Plant Lives Without Sunlight

This ghostly white plant doesn’t need sunlight to survive! Known as the Ghost pipe, this plant connects to a hidden underground network of fungi and tree roots, pulling nutrients from the forest’s shared resources.
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1,000 Gs to the Skull: How Woodpeckers Avoid Concussions

Woodpeckers hit with 1,000 G’s, 10x what it takes to concuss a human. The Nature Educator explains how these birds have evolved powerful adaptations: compact brains that reduce sloshing on impact, and skull structures that help absorb the shock.
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Did Drunk Apes Unlock Human Evolution?

Alex Dainis explains how scientists discovered a small genetic change in the common ancestor of African apes and humans that boosted their ability to break down ethanol, the same alcohol found in ripe, fallen fruit.
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Tuesday, October 21 | 7:00 pm

Take Pride in Your Health

Celebrate identity, community, and well-being in this special evening about LGBTQIA+ history and health.
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Why Baby Monitors Make Your Eyes Glow

Why do people look possessed on a baby monitor? It all comes down to infrared light and how our eyes react in the dark.
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You Might Have Neanderthal DNA!

Neanderthals aren’t gone, their DNA lives on in us. Research by Nobel Prize winning scientist, Svante Pääbo, revealed that modern humans still carry fragments of the Neanderthal genome in our DNA.