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7:57
A Quantum Satellite, 500-Year Floods, and Scanning Your Purchases
Science journalist Amy Nordrum describes a Chinese experiment designed to test quantum communication systems. Plus, why scanning your own groceries could lead to sticky fingers.
00:17:03
The Spicy Science of Chili Peppers
What gives the hot habanero and mild jalapeño their “heat profile”?
00:12:02
Our Bodies May Fight Infection Better by Day
Mice appear to be more susceptible to viral infection during their sleep cycle, suggesting that circadian rhythms can affect our immune systems.
16:46
A Fast-Paced Thriller That’s a Tour Through the Multiverse
In “Dark Matter,” Blake Crouch crafts a thriller based on physics’ spookiest phenomena.
8:10
The Race to Build a Smaller Rocket
Rocket entrepreneurs are in competition to be the Uber for small satellites.
8:22
What Makes the Solar System Like a Crime Scene?
An icy space object with a rebellious orbit may be a clue to the mystery of the early solar system.
00:17:16
I, Twitter Bot
The weird, beautiful, and helpful world of automated Twitter accounts.
4:01
What Will More Research-Grade Marijuana Mean for Medical Studies?
The Drug Enforcement Administration has expanded the number of marijuana manufacturers that can grow and provide the drug to medical researchers.