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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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243 EE The Science of Picking the Right Sunscreen

Does the SPF really matter? Should I go organic? What about the warnings on possible carcinogens – cancer causing agents – in sunscreens? Is it better to avoid sunscreen altogether? Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2rT2YIz 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...

Jun 19, 20177 minEp. 233

240 EE How Much Solar Power Will We Lose During the August Solar Eclipse?

On August 21, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse that spans the continental United States from Georgia to Oregon. During the event, the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth and cast a shadow, completely blocking the Sun’s light for nearly 3 minutes. How much pressure will the loss in solar power put on our electric grid? Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2rHXIeC Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: ht...

May 29, 20176 minEp. 230
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