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When something like the herbicide Glyphosate (Roundup) is labeled "probably causes cancer", what does this mean? This question was prompted by Grist, who asked us: "Hey Risk Bites guy, the WHO just said that the herbicide in Roundup probably causes cancer -- what's the deal with that? It seems lik
Learn how one company took inspiration from nature to reinvent the robotic arm in this video excerpted from NOVA: “Making Stuff Wilder.” Host and technology columnist David Pogue meets with engineer Heinrich Frontzek to find out about the Bionic Handling Assistant—a machine modeled after an elephant
How safe is graphene when it’s used in face masks and other consumer and professional products? In this episode of Risk Bites, nanotechnology expert Professor Andrew Maynard looks at what’s known about the potential health risks associated with the engineered nanomaterial graphene, and how consume
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover some endangered birds who are thought to be some of the smartest animals living today. You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles --- We always do what we can to be as accurate
In this video we are going to cover eating disorders, and in particular, anorexia. You may not be aware of this, but four out of 10 people have either personally experienced an eating disorder or know somebody who has. So what exactly is an eating disorder, you may ask? An eating disorder is a psy
When we think of a narcissist, we think of someone who is self-absorbed and has little to no empathy for others. If you know someone who might be showing narcissistic tendencies, and want to learn more about which category of narcissism they fall under, this video can provide more awareness. The fou
Could the simple act of sitting around on our backsides for too long be bad for our health? Quite possibly! This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites Sources: Healy, Gen
We explain how to recognize and treat a heat stroke. We also look into the risk groups and how to prevent it from happening. Summer is the time of heatwaves and a heat stroke is a serious medical emergency. Always remember to drink a lot of fluids! Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/
Let's say you started talking to someone, and you start to think they like you. There's a high chance maybe they do like you. But perhaps, they are just afraid of being rejected? You aren't sure, but you want to find out before you make the first move. In this video, we cover some signs that maybe y
Do you feel stuck in an endless cycle of work, rest, and repeat? Even though you wish to change your life and create a productive, meaningful lifestyle, you still feel so lost. You feel as though you lack the discipline and mental powers to follow through with these changes. What if we tell you with
The early Universe was dark and cold until a few atoms of hydrogen and helium got together. A star was born. With the birth of the first stars, a fantastic chain of events occurred that enabled a diversity of elements and chemistry. Anything was possible. Website: https://www.bighistoryproject.com
