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The Vegetable Lamb

January 21, 2019 • We like to think that science evolves in a way that is...rational. But this isn't always the case. This week, we look at how information and misinformation spread in the world of science, and why evidence is often not enough to convince others of the truth. We talk with philosopher and mathematician Cailin O'Connor. For more information about this episode, please visit https://n.pr/2S3onzK

The Vegetable Lamb

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Why The Toxin Trouble With Tiny Turtles Continues

Tiny turtles are cute, but they can spread salmonella and make children very sick. susan.k./Getty Images hide caption

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Why The Toxin Trouble With Tiny Turtles Continues

August 30, 2017 • The government is warning people not to handle tiny turtles because of the risk of contracting salmonella. The problem is, it has been warning us for 40 years and we're still getting sick.

'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs

Jack Gilbert, co-author of the book "Dirt Is Good," says kids should be encouraged to get dirty, play with animals and eat colorful vegetables. Elizabethsalleebauer/Getty Images/RooM RF hide caption

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'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs

July 16, 2017 • Should I use antibacterial soaps? How often should I bathe my child? Those are just some of the questions Jack Gilbert, a microbiome scientist, answers in his new book.

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How To Do A Really Good Job Washing Your Hands

Yes, soap is good. It helps dislodge those microbes. But some experts say: Wet your hands first, then add soap. Ulrich Baumgarten/Getty Images hide caption

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How To Do A Really Good Job Washing Your Hands

May 10, 2017 • A recent study gives thumbs up to the World Health Organization's 6-step plan. The problem is that lots of people — including health workers — fail to scrub.

Some Singers Sing About Love. He Sings About ... Hand-Washing

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Some Singers Sing About Love. He Sings About ... Hand-Washing

October 14, 2016 • Or maybe it is a love song. As Nigerian pop star Sunny Aji puts it, "Because I love you so much, I don't want you to fall sick." So ... lather up!

Would You Eat At A Restaurant That Skipped The Hand-Washing?

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Would You Eat At A Restaurant That Skipped The Hand-Washing?

February 4, 2015 • Apparently, making restaurant workers wash their hands before exiting the bathroom is a sign of regulation gone overboard. At least that's what Republican Sen. Thom Tillis suggested on Monday.