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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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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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Robots have evolved far from the typical metal, shiny, stiff joint inventions you see in the movies. Dive in to learn all about different types of robots- from tiny ingestible robots that can save your life to autonomous insect robots that will one day swarm the skies. You'll also explore the freaky future of robots: Will they have the same rights as humans? How close are we to replacing humans with robots at work? And more!
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For thousands of years, humans have discovered the real life monsters that lurk among us, along with some conjured up in our imaginations based on science, nature and the human experience. Learn about the scientific origins of history's most infamous monsters like zombies, vampires, werewolves, unicorns and more in this curated collection by Seeker, available for the first time in audio.
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Black holes are some of the most mystifying and mysterious parts of our galaxy. How big can a black hole get? Do black holes ever die? What does it sound like when black holes smash into each other? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this fascinating look into the phenomena scientists are learning more about every day!
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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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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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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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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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Listen in as Seeker answers some unbe-leaf-able questions like how can plants grow without water, how plants defend themselves and how they eat animals. You'll also learn about the future of plants-from growing them in space and how artificial leaf technology will change the world-all in this best of collection available for the first time in audio.
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Listen in to this best of collection from Seeker as they take you through the expansive history of science firsts. From the beginning of time when human first harnessed fire, to the surprising history behind cheese, these are fascinating stories you'll want to share at parties! You'll also discover:
• The bizarre story of the first vaccine
• Where music came from
• How the world got hooked on tobacco
• And more!
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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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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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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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Since astronauts first ventured into space in the early 1960s, the human race has been thinking about the bigger picture: Could we ever live in space? Where would we plant our new roots? Explore the ways engineers, researchers and astrophysicists are pushing our scientific limits every day to get us closer to living on another planet.
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• NASA's future explorations to the Sun and Mars
• How long it takes to get to Mars
• How many...
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From plastic surgery and bionic body parts to tattoos and piercings, body modifications are more common than you think, you may even have some! Listen in as Seeker dives into the world of body mods like 3D bioprinted organs, Chochlear implants, designer babies of the future and more in this best of collection, available for the first time in audio.
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Learn all about the future of technology and science from self-driving cars to teleportation in The Seeker Technology Collection!
Breakthroughs: Science and Tech Advances Powering Our Future
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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Flying cars - the best or worst idea ever? In the ever-changing world of technology and transportation, flying and autonomous cars might not be just a part of futuristic sci-fi movies anymore... they may become available in your lifetime. Listen in as Seeker discusses the future of transportation, the evolution of fuel alternatives, and how close humans are to a self-driving world in this best of collection, available for the first time in audio.
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