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The Racial Wealth Gap
Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create
Designer DNA
Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controvers
Monogamy
What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh
K-Pop
Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currenc
Why Diets Fail
Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why
The Stock Market
Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuatio
eSports
Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popular
Extraterrestrial Life
Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including:
!
Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, li
Cricket
Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible
Weed
Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed s
Tattoo
They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tatt
Astrology
Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, h
Can We Live Forever ?
Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the Fren
The Female Orgasm
The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on
Political Correctness
Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the conc
Why Women Are Paid Less
Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, inclu
The World's Water Crisis
The global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring acces
Music
When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and
Cults
How do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes
Billionaires
There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Be
Animal Intelligence
What goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our ow
Athleisure
It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual
Coding
Computer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to buil
Pirates
In pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how t
The Next Pandemic
If you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gat
The Future of Meat
The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat a
Beauty
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleas
Diamonds
A diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a spark
Sugar
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness i
Royalty
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the rea
Flags
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and
Dogs
Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best f
The End of Oil
Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuel
Chess
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ev
Your Skin
Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond sk
Apologies
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology,
Hurricanes
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
Plastic Surgery
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origi
Dance Crazes
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets
Time
Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and ho
Country Music
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genr
Fairy Tales
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to
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