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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She"ll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight.

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320 - Could Humans Live on Mars?

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2019/02/15

Scientists have been studying the red planet since the 1960s. How much is Mars really like Earth? Could our solar system neighbor become a travel destination in the future? Could we live there? Everyday Einstein investigates the Martian habitat. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/could-we-live-on-mars Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook:

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00:06:48

319 - The Neuroscience of Romance: Your Brain on Love

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2019/02/11

Our brains see love as a reward and also an addiction. What happens to our brains when we are in love? Can science explain whether love can last? Everyday Einstein explores the heart-brain connection. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/the-neuroscience-of-romance-your-brain-on-love Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter:

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318 - How Do Meteorologists Calculate "Feels Like"...

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2019/02/04

Why are the actual temperature and the "feels like" temperature sometimes so different? How do meteorologists know what the temperature will feel like near you? It has to do with windchill, heat index, and other factors. Everyday Einstein explains. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/how-do-meteorologists-calculate-feels-like-temperatures Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY

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00:10:00

298 - Are Extreme Weather Events Linked to Climate...

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2019/01/28

What does science say about the link between climate change and this increase in extreme weather? Can we attribute a single extreme weather event, like a particular heat wave or wildfire or flood, to climate change? Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/are-extreme-weather-events-linked-to-climate-change Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter:

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00:08:39

317 - How the Government Shutdown Affects Science

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2019/01/21

Many science-based government agencies work behind the scenes to keep our lives running smoothly — from ensuring our food safety, to conducting life-saving research, to weathering storms. The current federal government shutdown has dire consequences for our daily lives. Everyday Einstein explains. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/how-the-government-shutdown-affects-science Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips

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00:06:27

316 - Can Knowing Your Genetic Risk Change Your...

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2019/01/14

We now have unprecedented amounts of information on our own genetics, thanks to at-home DNA testing kits. But what does all of this information do to us? Can simply knowing more about your genetic risks change them? Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/can-knowing-your-genetic-risk-change-your-physiology Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook:

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00:09:45

315 - 4 Things to Know About the Measles and Vaccination

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2019/01/07

Why are measles outbreaks on the rise, even in places where the vaccine is readily accessible? Am I safe as long as I’ve been vaccinated? Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/4-things-to-know-about-the-measles-and-vaccination Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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00:08:37

314 - The Science (or Lack Thereof) Behind Inducing...

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2018/12/31

We have centuries of lore and rumor on how to get the process of labor started naturally. But do any of them actually work? Let’s take a look at the scientific evidence (or lack thereof) behind a few of the most popular methods for inducing labor outside of the hospital. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/the-science-or-lack-thereof-behind-inducing-labor-naturally Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW

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00:09:02

230 EE How Do I Know If My Tap Water Is Safe?

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2018/12/25

EE explains what contaminates our water, how it gets there, and what we can do to test it.

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313 - Why Do We Draw Stars with Five Points?

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2018/12/17

If stars are balls of gas, then why do we draw them as pointed or spiky objects? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/why-do-we-draw-stars-with-five-points Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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312 - The Science of Double-Dipping: A Health Risk or...

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2018/12/10

Double-dipping a chip sure sounds gross, but can enough germs really be transferred to make you sick? Read the transcript at Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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311 - The Science of Snowfall

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2018/12/03

As winter approaches, the northern hemisphere begins to prepare for snow. This week, Everyday Einstein explains the science behind snowfall, including snowflakes' shape and their implication towards the Earth's climate, and even shows us how to make our own snow. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/the-science-of-snowfall Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook:

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310 - 4 Tips to Understand the Importance of NASA's...

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2018/11/26

What makes the spacecraft's arrival at Mars so special and what will we learn from the mission? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/4-tips-to-understand-the-importance-of-nasas-insight-landing Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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309 - Do Women and Left-Handed People Have Better...

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2018/11/18

Who has a better memory--men or women? What about left-handed people? Musicians? Let's look at the results from evidence-based studies. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/do-women-and-left-handed-people-have-better-memories Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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308 - Rock or Alien Probe? The Science Behind ‘Oumuamua

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2018/11/12

There's a mysterious rock traveling through our solar system, and it is making headlines again. Could it in fact not be a rock at all, but an alien probe? Let's look at what the evidence has to say. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/rock-or-alien-probe-the-science-behind-oumuamua Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter:

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00:08:52

307 - The Science of Tipping Points: How 25% Can...

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2018/11/05

Do you have to wait for more than 50% of the group to agree with a minority opinion before it can take over? It turns out, you need far less than that. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/the-science-of-tipping-points-how-25-can-create-a-majority Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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306 - 6 Possible Scientific Reasons for Ghosts

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2018/10/29

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185 - Do Tattoos Boost Your Immune System?

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2018/10/22

EE explores recent results linking tattoos and immune system response

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305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol

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2018/10/15

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/does-cbd-oil-work-the-science-behind-cannabidiol Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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304 - A Nobel Prize-Worthy Idea: What Is Chirped...

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2018/10/08

How does the laser technology that earned the 2018 Nobel Prize in physics come into our everyday lives? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/a-nobel-prize-worthy-idea-what-is-chirped-pulse-amplification Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

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