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There are thousands of planes above your head right now, but how do we keep track of all of them at the same time?
Take yourself to virtual flight school and learn all about how planes fly, how we breathe on airplanes and the technology behind hypersonic travel, and how we're able to fly faster than the speed of sound. You'll also explore the world of aviation, from the Wright Brothers' first flight to the future of airplanes in this bite-sized collection...
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A staple of the summer season is those dreaded mosquito bites you seem to get out of nowhere, but why does it seem like only you get them and others don't?
Explore the fascinating world of our creepy crawly friends like snails, flies, bees, spiders, and even autonomous insect robots in this best-of collection from Seeker, available for the first time in audio.
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Everyone meets the Grim Reaper at some point, so why not learn a little more about it beforehand? There are many ways for life to come to an end, but there may be some you've never thought about before: lack of sleep, extreme heat, being... unpopular? Listen in as Seeker breaks down everything about death from how it feels, what it smells like, and even the possibility of an afterlife in this curated audio collection.
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There are more than 200,000 known species in the ocean, but there is thought to be more than 2 million more that remain undiscovered. Humans have only explored 5 percent of Earth's oceans, so what else could be lurking deep beneath the surface? In this bite-sized curated collection, Seeker dives in to explore the deepest parts of the oceans, how they get polluted and how scientists discovered a hidden ocean in the most unusual place.
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Speed limits. Internet speeds. The speed of Earth. There are so many aspects of human life that are ruled by speed, even if we don't realize it every day.
In this best of Seeker collection, you'll learn how we decide speed limits, how fast a thought travels, how much acceleration the human body can take, and the simple discovery that lets us fly faster than the speed of sound.
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Aliens have been a fascinating topic among humans for hundreds of years, so why haven't we found them? Or better yet...why haven't aliens found Us yet? Dive into this best-of collection from Seeker and explore all things extraterrestrial from what aliens may look like, sound like, and where they might be living. It may be closer than you think.
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Thousands of people throughout history have applied to become astronauts while only a few have been selected; do you have what it takes to be one of them?
Dive into the world of astronauts from their rigorous training to the effects space travel has on the human body in this curated collection from Seeker, available for the first time in audio.
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When you look up at the night sky you'll see millions of stars spread out through the Milky Way galaxy, but how much do we know about them?
Explore zodiac constellations, deep space, galactic mysteries, and become a master of the stars with this bite-sized audio collection from Seeker, available in audio for the first time.
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Picture this: You're falling from the top of a building, but just before you hit the ground, you wake up in a cold sweat and realize it was just a dream...or maybe a nightmare. Did that dream mean anything? Why do we have dreams and nightmares in the first place?
Dive into this best-of collection from Seeker and explore why we can't remember our dreams, how blind people dream, the world of sleep hacking and more.
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In a galaxy NOT so far, far away, Seeker is teaching you about the facts and fiction of science fiction! From lightsabers to X-ray vision, elements of everyone's favorite sci-fi fandoms might not be just works of fiction in the near future. Dive into the world of all things superhero technology, teleportation, and more in this best-of collection from Seeker, available for the first time in audio.
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Lions, tigers, and bears are some of the largest, most ferocious animals in the world, but did you know that we all pee for the same amount of time?
In this best of Seeker collection, you'll learn the answers to questions like why polar bears don't hibernate, why you'll never have a pet lion, how a genetic mistake could save white tigers, and if elephants really never forget.
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We all remember the p-word we dreaded hearing about as adolescents...puberty. Sweaty, sticky, and pimply, we all go through puberty at some point in our lives, but why? Listen in as Seeker takes you on a scientific roller coaster ride of all things puberty like acne, hormones, body odor, and more in this curated audio collection.
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In a race against time, the Apollo Program challenged our scientific capabilities and redefined the boundaries of humanity. To celebrate NASA's 60 years of exploration, Seeker went back in time to relive each Apollo mission. Listen along as Seeker dives into the whole story from its WWII origins to its present day possibilities available for the first time in audio.
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Scientific research and data show that the Earth doesn't have much time before climate change becomes irreversible. Listen to how scientists, researchers and everyday people around the world are creating new methods and inventions to conserve energy, reduce waste and recycle.
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• The plastic scientists developed that infinitely recyclable
• How plastic bags can be turned into fuel
• How mini-nuclear reactors could reinvent...
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Did you know that there is a molecule that may be a key to increasing human lifespans? Learn about this interesting research and more scientific advances powering the future of technology, interstellar exploration and the human body.
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• The future of self-driving cars
• How close we are to terraforming Mars for human life
• How scientists across the world are creating a map of the human brain
• And more!
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There are more than 40,000 animals species that are vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered. Conservationists, scientists and organizations all over the world are exploring ways to help stop these endangered animals from going extinct. Listen in to how lab-grown super corals could save the ocean, an unusual way to save bluefin tuna, how close we are to saving the bees and more!
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What do we really know about dinosaurs? As our knowledge of the prehistoric creatures has evolved, there are quite a few myths, legends and interesting facts that have come to light. Explore how early civilizations created monsters from dinosaur bones, what experts think dinosaurs really sounded like and more!
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Sex- it's not just for humans! Dive into this wacky but scientific exploration of all things sex. Get answers to all of the random questions you might never have thought to ask yourself:
• How did dinosaurs have sex millions of years ago?
• What's going on in your brain when having sex?
• Can exercising improve your sex life?
• And more!
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