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Dr. Safiya Noble takes on the “many mountains of evidence” of racism and misogyny in our internet algorithms
Posted on · What we see on our screens may not reflect our reality, especially for women and people of color.
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Plastic surgery can mean that beauty is much more than skin deep
Posted on · Medical experts in cosmetic surgery and mental health guide us through what patients should consider if undergoing a procedure and the warning signs of body dysmorphia.
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‘Brag Better’ shows how to believe in your hype and sound off your successes
Posted on · Bragging has gotten a bad rap over the years, but self-advocacy may be the key to getting ahead in your career and life.
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In ‘Unmask Alice’, the truth behind an anonymous drug-fueled diary is a trip
Posted on · Author Rick Emerson spent six years investigating the anonymous authors of the publicized diaries Go Ask Alice and Jay's Journal.
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Tabletop role-playing games play on the heart
Posted on · Dimension 20's Brennan Lee Mulligan takes firsthand gameplay to create dynamic storytelling with uncertain endings for everyone involved.
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How museums hold the secrets to our past and the future of our values
Posted on · Museums are growing to adapt to visitor expectations, not just on what artifacts are displayed, but how museums obtain them.
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Scientists race against time to save coral reefs from a life ‘On the Rocks’
Posted on · The role of coral reefs in our ocean is not just a multicolored jewel of ecological diversity but a way of protecting our coastlines from erosion.
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The future of the animation industry
Posted on · Unlike most Hollywood projects, the pandemic didn't slow down animation productions, yet it's changing significantly thanks to the internet and a new wave of creators producing your favorite toons.
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The case that led to the birth of criminal profiling in the FBI
Posted on · How the science of behavioral psychology and a brave mother solved a series of crimes and changed the way authorities hunt down criminals.
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Medical experts rethink weight management’s causes, contributions, and social stigma.
Posted on · A new wave of medical understanding reconsiders how to fight obesity as more Americans face weight challenges.
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Best of: Navigating Career Changes And The Future Of The Workplace
Posted on · Today, it’s our career counseling show. Are you reassessing how to find meaning in your work? A career coach is here to discuss tips and field questions on how to reach your full potential.
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Best Of: ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’ Explores The Exoneration Of Michael Morton
Posted on · A pro bono attorney shares his story of fighting for his client who spent 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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Best Of: The 90+ Study – what do we know about healthy longevity?
Posted on · What are we learning from those in their 90s and 100s about longevity?
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‘We do have the best vaccine in human history…’ says vaccine expert
Posted on · Experts continue to address perceived concerns surrounding J&J, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines, and how to gather safely this time of year amid the Omicron surge.
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‘For Christmas, give the gift of getting a booster vaccine…’ say health experts
Posted on · Experts address perceived concerns surrounding J&J, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines, and how to gather safely this time of year amid the Omicron surge.