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Mira Okshevsky2 October 2017

Did you know that the ocean is full of very small but very useful creatures called microbes? Without them, none of the sea plants or animals you’ve seen would exist!

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CurioCity8 September 2017

A team of researchers used 3D printing and robotics to study how the plesiosaur moved.

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CurioCity3 August 2017

One of the most amazing facts in physics is that everything in the universe, from light to electrons to atoms, behaves like both a particle and a wave at the same time. But how did physicists arrive at this mind-boggling conclusion? Learn how in this video. (4:51 min.)

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CurioCity2 August 2017

Look, up in the sky, it's a particle! It's a wave! Actually it's both. It's light! In this video learn about wave-particle duality and the photoelectric effect.(3:55 min.)

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CurioCity11 July 2017

It’s in our tap water, toothpaste and even in tea. Fluoride has helped reduce cavities in children for decades but some worry that fluoridated drinking water can lead to health issues. What is the verdict of the scientific community? (3:14 min.)

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CurioCity27 June 2017

I am a third year undergraduate student in Integrated Science.

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CurioCity Careers6 June 2017

I conduct research in the field of molecular biology, genetics and neurodegenerative disease. I am working towards completing my doctoral degree and aspire to become a professor.

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Shireen Partovi5 June 2017

There are a lot of studies that talk about the health benefits of breakfast. But some of them require a closer look. They don’t necessarily show that breakfast causes good health.

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CurioCity6 April 2017

From a blacksmith's son, to one of the most repeated names in physics textbooks, Michael Faraday embodies the spirit of scientific exploration. (3:46 min.)

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Moushumi Nath30 March 2017

Why is #throwbackthursday so popular? Maybe it’s because nostalgia can make you feel happier, friendlier and warmer!

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