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Ask Science

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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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Episodes

033 EDE A Tour of the Periodic Table (Part 3)

In the third and final part of our series about the periodic table of elements, Everyday Einstein explains just what is periodic about the periodic table.

Dec 07, 20125 minEp. 23

024 EDE Seasonal Flu Vaccination 101

It's that time of year again, when everyone starts talking about getting your flu shot. But what's in a flu shot and does getting a flu shot always work?

Oct 05, 20125 minEp. 17

023 EDE Stem Cell Research

Nothing says controversy like stem cell research! Everyday Einstein looks at what all the fuss is about.

Sep 28, 20126 minEp. 16

022 EDE Does the MMR Vaccine Cause Autism?

No vaccine in the history of vaccines has more controversy associated with it than MMR. Everyday Einstein looks at the truth behind this controversial vaccine.

Sep 21, 20128 minEp. 15

021 EDE What is ENCODE?

You've heard a lot about ENCODE, but you might still be wondering just what the big deal is, why some people find it controversial, and how it affects you. Everyday Einstein explains.

Sep 14, 201210 minEp. 14

019 EDE Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?

GMO foods are unnatural and will kill us all, right? It turns out, these crossbreeds might not be as unnatural as you think.SPONSOR: Audible.com URL: http:// audiblepodcast.com/everyday

Aug 31, 20129 minEp. 13

015 EDE Why Are Weather Forecasts Often Wrong?

Scientists use mathematical models for everything from weather forecasts to predicting who will win the next election. But how do these models work and why are they sometimes wrong?

Aug 03, 20126 minEp. 10

012 EDE The Higgs Boson

What is the Higgs boson and why is everyone so excited about it?

Jul 13, 20126 minEp. 9

011 EDE What is Gut Microbiota?

Something is lurking inside your digestive system. Millions and millions of somethings, in fact. But are they friends or foes? Everyday Einstein and Nutrition Diva discuss current research on bacteria and why they're so important to our health.

Jul 06, 20126 minEp. 8

009 EDE The Atom

Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter. Everyday Einstein explains what they are and what they're made of.

Jun 22, 20126 minEp. 6
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