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Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be dangerous to children. People who have recovered from measles also tend to get sick more often than people who have never had measles. Join us to learn more about the long-term effects of measles on the immune system and why vaccination is so important.

 

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Is it possible they are not extinct?

Conservation efforts are important to protect rare and endangered animals. To be successful, though, scientists need to know where animals live. One example is the golden moles in South Africa! Join us to learn about one of the first times researchers have successfully used environmental DNA to detect rare animals on land.

 

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Can insects play like mammals do?

Everyone has seen a puppy or a kitten play, but what about insects? Do they play too? Scientists use clear criteria to determine if a behavior is play or not. Join us to learn how scientists designed an experiment to figure out if bumble bees play. 

 

 

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How bad is it?

E-cigarettes originated as a way to help adults quit smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes. They may not contain tobacco, but they still contain lots of other harmful chemicals. Unfortunately, teens have become the biggest group to use e-cigarettes. Join us to learn about the harmful impacts of vaping with e-cigarettes.

  

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