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This shiny metal is constantly in a liquid state. This is mercury. We normally see this metal in tiny quantities. But what would happen if we took thousands of liters (quarts) of it and filled a pool entirely with liquid mercury?

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NASA Reveals Signs of Ancient Life on Mars

April 1, 2026•1 minute

Could this be the clearest sign of life ever found on Mars?

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Landing on Kepler-186 f

March 31, 2026•26 minutes

Welcome to Kepler-186 f, a distant alien world bathed in the dim glow of its small star. Today, we're sending Chase on a mission to settle here. This won't be easy.

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What If Tech Companies Were Honest? The Clippy Revolution!

March 30, 2026•1 minute

Why is everyone changing their profile picture to a paperclip with creepy eyeballs?

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Exoplanet Discoveries Unveiled

March 27, 2026•2 hours 3 minutes

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Episode Shorts: What If a Virus Could Help Cure Cancer?

March 26, 2026•1 minute

What if the cure for cancer isn’t a drug, but a virus? Imagine training the immune system to kill cancer cells without harming the healthy ones. Could this change everything we know about cancer treatment?

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What If a Needle Hit The Earth at Light Speed?

March 25, 2026•19 minutes

There's a needle approaching Earth at the speed of light, and it's a much bigger deal than it sounds. This tiny needle could cause catastrophic effects on Earth. But how? Explore the potential destruction and scenarios where this could occur.

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Travel Five Billion Years Into the Future

March 24, 2026•20 minutes

The Sun is entering its red giant phase, expanding like an overheated plasma-filled balloon. It's on the verge of consuming Mercury, engulfing Venus, and eventually swallowing Earth. Even now, it's broiling our planet to bone-scorching temperatures. Join us on a journey through time to explore Earth five billion years from now.

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What If We Changed Our Sun?

March 24, 2026•2 hours 5 minutes

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Landing on Kepler-186 f

What If Tech Companies Were Honest? The Clippy Revolution!

Exoplanet Discoveries Unveiled

Episode Shorts: What If a Virus Could Help Cure Cancer?

What If a Needle Hit The Earth at Light Speed?

Travel Five Billion Years Into the Future

What If We Changed Our Sun?