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Gardening Lessons to Nurture Your Career

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Next Avenue



You’ll enjoy your work more and get better at it by following the lead of those who know how to grow plants, fruits and vegetables. Continue


The Egyptian Bow

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NOVA



See how the ancient Egyptians built their deadly composite bows. Continue


The Surprising Connection Between Your Sinuses and Stroke

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Next Avenue



When sinus irritation goes untreated, the inflammation could threaten your health in unexpected ways. Continue


Infographic: All About Zebras

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Nature



Zebras are social African equids best known for their unmistakable black-and-white stripes. The plains zebra is featured in PBS Nature's Great Zebra Exodus. Learn more about zebra anatomy, diet, habitat, and social structure. Continue


Great Zebra Exodus

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Nature



Great Zebra Exodus explores parenthood and the fragility of young life—from zebras to lapwings to meerkats. It’s a tale of loyalty and sacrifice, of home and exile, of death and new life, set against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most surreal landscapes. Continue


Watch The Private Life of Deer

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Nature



A look at how wild deer interact with one another, and how they adapt to living in a suburban environment. Watch the full film online. Continue


POV Season 26 Preview

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POV



Join POV at 2PM ET on Friday May 10, 2013 for a special preview of our upcoming season on PBS, and learn ways that you can screen POV films for free in your local communities. https://ovee.itvs.org/screenings/ul7np Continue


San Francisco's Exploratorium Boasts Interactive Science

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PBS NewsHour



San Francisco's Exploratorium, one of the nation's most successful science and technology centers, has just opened its brand new location. Spencer Michels reports on how the center's hands-on teaching approach peaks the imaginations of children and adults alike. Continue


Why Single-Tasking Makes You Smarter

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Next Avenue



Modern technology pushes us to multitask, but a neuroscientist says we need more focus to preserve brain power. Continue


Cavemen Cold Case - Preview

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Secrets of the Dead



Journey to Spain to investigate a double Neanderthal mystery. 5/15/2013 Continue


Massive, Mile-Wide Tornado Leaves Wake of Destruction

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PBS NewsHour



Two tornadoes struck the Oklahoma City area within 24 hours, leaving behind miles of devastation and leveling scores of homes. Kwame Holman reports on the extreme weather in Oklahoma. Jeffrey Brown talks to Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police Department and Bill Bunting of the National Severe Storm Prediction Center. Continue


The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering in Nature

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Next Avenue



When 'citizen scientists' help gather data, they don't get paid, but the rewards are priceless Continue


Is Marijuana Booming Among Boomers?

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Next Avenue



Changing laws and attitudes suggest the trend is back, but in various forms. Continue


The Dirt: Ti

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Nature



New techniques for 3­D imaging of fossilized bacteria reveal that Earth had a smelly past, a species of bat has developed a specialized tongue that changes shape near nectar-producing flowers, and what the coming cicadas could tell us about climate change. Continue


Great Zebra Exodus

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Nature



Great Zebra Exodus explores parenthood and the fragility of young life—from zebras to lapwings to meerkats. It’s a tale of loyalty and sacrifice, of home and exile, of death and new life, set against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most surreal landscapes. Continue


How the 1918 Flu Infected People

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NOVA



The 1918 flu virus infects deep in the lungs, which may have made it more deadly. Continue


What Made the 1918 Flu So Deadly?

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NOVA



The 1918 flu killed at least 50 million people, more than died from battle in World War I. Continue


Infographic: All About the Whitetailed Deer

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Nature



Highly adaptable, whitetailed deer are able to succeed where other species cannot. Just a century ago there were around 1 million deer in North America. Today, there are 30 million. Learn about whitetail anatomy, their diet, habitat, and other deer facts. Continue


Poland Embraces Fracking Despite Concerns

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PBS NewsHour



Poland recently eased regulations on fracking, with the hope that shale gas will boost the economy, reduce energy dependence and prices. But local residents fear their concerns are taking a backseat to progress. Special correspondent Steve Sapienza reports, as part of a collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Continue


The Zebra of Botswana's Saltpans

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Nature



There is no permanent water in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans. It is only seasonal rains that make the saltpans habitable for thousands of zebra. Zebra families on the saltpans are generally made up of a single stallion, mares, and their foals. "Great Zebra Exodus" premieres May 15, 2013 at 8/7c (check local listings). Continue


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