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New insights from the science of science Facts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades, we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur. In short, what we know about the world is constantly changing. But it turns out there’s an order to the state of knowledge, an explanation for how we know what we know.

What might the amazing developments in stem cell research mean for our future, and what are the ethical questions that we need to grapple with as the science develops? Join science journalist Marnie Chesterton in this four-part series, as she talks to Dr Naomi Moris from The Francis Crick Institute, and Professor Emily Jackson, expert in medical law at the London School of Economics. Visit newfactsof.life to share your thoughts and help shape the future of this science

Did NASA really spend millions creating a pen that would write in space? Is chocolate poisonous to dogs? Does stress cause gray hair? These questions are a sample of the urban lore investigated in this audiobook, Fact or Fiction: Science Tackles 58 Popular Myths. Drawing from Scientific American’s “Fact or Fiction” and “Strange But True” columns, we’ve selected 58 of the most surprising, fascinating, useful, and just plain wacky topics confronted by our writers over the years.

Brought to you by Penguin. How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis? Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future. Global awareness of climate change...

The internet is a powerful beast when it comes to science; the answer to any query you may have is just a few keystrokes away. Dr. Joe takes a critical look at how facts are misconstrued in the media. He debunks the myths surrounding canned food, artificial dyes, SPF, homeopathy, cancer, chemicals, and more.

Eat this and live to 100. Don’t, and die. Today, hyperboles dominate the media, which makes parsing science from fiction an arduous task when deciding what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, and what’s best for the environment. In Is That a Fact?, best-selling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz carefully navigates the storm of misinformation to help us separate fact from folly and shrewdness from foolishness.

Mossy greens, conker browns, cream, chocolate and deepest black; add stripes, swirls and splotches and you have some of the most striking wildlife Britain has to offer. In Meetings with Moths ecologist Katty Baird roams Scotland seeking out, documenting and observing moths. Green Longhorns...

This is a podcast on how we can learn awesome facts about The Human Body

Welcome to my first podcast , we will learn about 8 mind blowing facts about biology. check it out!!!

In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, few creatures evoke as much fascination and fear as sharks. These ancient predators have roamed the Earth's waters for millions of years, evolving into a diverse array of species that have captivated the human imagination. However, despite our long-standing fascination with sharks, the topic of shark attacks remains shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. In this exploration of shark attacks, we will delve into the world of these incredible animals, separating fact from fiction and shedding light on the complex relationship between sharks and humans...