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Introducing, the World’s Stinkiest Flower

Plants enlist a lot of different tactics to survive. The corpse flower has the title of the stinkiest flower, so lets see what its up to.

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When Dance Creates Opportunities

Art has a way of opening doors for future generations. Heres the story of Hussein Smko, a dancer from Iraq who is creating opportunities for others.

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Sally Ride: Pioneer, Astronaut, Icon

Sally Ride was the first American woman in space! A lot comes with that title, so let’s take a look at her journey.

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Meet the Planet’s Most Remarkable Engineers

From insects to prairie dogs, let’s meet some of the planets more remarkable engineers.

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Orchids: The World’s Most Beautiful Liars?

Orchids have some super sneaky ways of surviving!

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Mind Bending Technology and Magic

The possibilities are endless with today’s technology.

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Take a Moment to Celebrate Joy!

Whats the point in persuing a hobby like penny farthing? There may be some clues to us all finding joy in the reason.

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Meet Seven Species Saved from Extinction!

A lot of species are in danger of extinction, but there are a few who have made it back from the brink!

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How Meteorites Changed our Understanding of Space

How meteorites changed our understanding of space, and why they are still important to us today!

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Learn to Train Your Sense of Smell!

Training your nose can transform your world! Here’s how you can learn to recognize small differences in your surroundings that you wouldn’t have noticed before!

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Biosphere 2: A Rainforest and a Reef in the Middle of the Desert?

Welcome to Biosphere 2, the closest thing to Earth… on Earth?

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Turning Trash into Musical Instruments

Ken Butler is showing us a unique version of innovation by turning trash into musical instruments!

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The Orchid That’s Actually an Insect

The Orchid Mantis is one of nature’s most beautiful disguise artists. These creatures have found a way to fit into a unique niche in the natural world.

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How Ripe Bananas Can Shift Perspectives

A man’s perspective on the world changes with an encounter with bananas.

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What Do Astronauts Dream About?

When you’re living in space what do you dream about? What do you miss most about earth? Here’s a little perspective from an astronaut on those questions.

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How Dance is Informing Wheelchair Technology

Take a look at this marvelous integration of arts and technology!

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Ever Wondered How Bees Make Honey?

The way that these little friends go about it is fascinating. Let’s learn how!

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The Universal Language of Our Emotions

Are our emotions universal? Will someone on the other side of the globe express theirs the same way that you do? Find out today on EWCed!

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The Fossil Record of Mythical Beasts

In a time before we understood extinction, sometimes the fossils we discovered were used to support the existence of mythical beasts. Here are some of them!

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The (Musical) Bug That Gets Stuck in Your Brain

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Here’s why that happens and how you can stop it!

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Appreciating the Power of the Humble Caterpillar

Butterflies may be beautiful but the caterpillar is an underappreciated part of the natural world.

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Better Living Through Robotics

Robots are all around us! But how are they going to affect our future?

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Celebrating the Spirit of Hula Dancing

Hula isn’t just a beautiful dance, it is also a form of storytelling, a celebration of culture, and a feat of athleticism!

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Changing Lives in South Africa… With Skateboards?

Can something like skateboarding change people’s lives? Meet some kids who are proving it can!

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Coral Wonders That Defy Imagination!

You may know that coral is important, but how does it grow? These beautiful creatures are more complex than you may think!

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Redefining Failure with Brilliant Scientific Accidents

Failure can bring us more success than we normally assume. Check out a few of the scientific accidents that have changed what we know about the world!

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Maps, a Distorted Look at our World

It can be a struggle to accurately depict a map of the world, but it’s fascinating to see how it’s done!

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The Art, Technology, and Wonder of Filming Wildlife

Have you ever seen a wildlife film? Here’s how they’re able to get those amazing shots.

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How To Build Your Immunity to Fear!

Did you know you can build an immunity to fear? Here are a few tips you can use when life gets a little overwhelming. Learn more on EWCed!

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Dancing with Strangers, Finding Threads of Connection

Matt Bray gets strangers to dance together and get out of there comfort zones to try new things!

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Meet Your Microbiome!

Have you heard of your microbiome? Your body is home to microorganisms of all kinds that help to keep you healthy and alive!

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The Blind Astronomer Gazing into the Universe

Tim Doucette has learned to use his unique eyesight to help him see deep into the night sky. Here is his story.

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