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March 1, 2018 • Zoom in and behold the science secrets behind popcorn's airy crunch — and learn about the snack's ancient origin — in this bite-sized video.

The Oscar For Best Snack Goes To ... Popcorn, The 6,000-Year-Old Aztec Gold

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Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats

April 17, 2017 • NPR's Adam Cole demonstrates a science experiment that offers a new use for old Peeps. All you need is a ruler and a microwave.

Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats

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See Panoramic Views Of A Space Walk

January 10, 2017 • See panoramic views of a trip to the moon in Skunk Bear's latest video. It's a journey that spans David Bowie's long career — and his greatest hits serve as the soundtrack.

Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity

Alchemist Hennig Brand looks focused, if maybe a bit drained, in this 1795 painting by Joseph Wright. The painting depicts Brand's discovery of the chemical element phosphorus. Joseph Wright of Derby/Wikimedia hide caption

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Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity

February 2, 2016 • German alchemist Hennig Brand started with about 1,500 gallons of urine in his 17th century hunt for gold. Discovering phosphorus was just a nice surprise. Know a modern tale of scientific luck?

Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity

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