A British student wonders how the energy issue will impact our planet. Yale professor and ‘energy futurist’ Arnulf Gruber responds, and talks about what kids can do to help.
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Aug 04, 2008
Human World
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A student from Laos wonders how long we – or our descendants – might live. An MIT biologist responds, and talks about new research that could help extend our lifespan.
Jul 21, 2008
Human World
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Even before birth – and throughout life – all animals yawn. But scientists are still unclear about why. Robert Provine, a neuroscientist at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, has studied yawning for over 30 years.
Jul 07, 2008
Space
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Nina Amatulli, in the second grade at The American School in Japan, asks the scientists. Hear the response from Robert Hazen of the Carnegie Institution For Science.
Jun 09, 2008
Human World
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Ever heard that we humans only use a small portion of our brains? Pamela Zamora in Mexico asks the scientists, and Dr. Jay Giedd responds.
Mar 18, 2008
Earth
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In the past, desalination relied on boiling the water. But today’s newer techniques use a semi-permeable membrane.
Recycling expert Jeremy O’Brien responds to a student’s question about why some materials can be recycled and others can not.
