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Cellular respiration is a kind of slow-motion, controlled combustion.

You're A Firework (Scientifically Speaking)

11:52am July 03, 2017

You have more in common with pyrotechnics than you might think. The same basic process that makes fireworks explode is happening inside your cells (in a slow-motion, controlled way) right now.

Elements from Skunk Bear's latest video on the past life of a sandwich.

How Your Sandwich Changed The World

8:52am June 20, 2017

What road did your lunch travel before it reached your plate? NPR's latest animated video follows a BLT from the fields where it began its journey.

Elise Tries pore vacuuming in South Korea.

Video: That Time We Tried Pore Vacuuming In South Korea

1:49pm June 13, 2017

by Elise Hu

In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode: pore vacuuming, a hot trend in Korean beauty. A suction pen excavates grime from your face.

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Demonstrators at the front of the crowd lead thousands of others down 17th St. NW during the Equality March in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, June 11.

D.C. Equality March Makes Pride Political

9:11pm June 11, 2017

by Christianna Silva

Protesters took to Washington, D.C., Sunday to voice their disdain for the Trump administration and how they expect it could affect the LGBT community during the Equality March.

Elise Tries animal cafes, from cats to raccoons, with mixed results.

Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?

9:53am June 02, 2017

by Elise Hu

In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this inaugural episode, she visits a South Korean animal cafe. Things don't go as smoothly as planned.

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Hindenburg's passenger quarters featured observation windows on both the port and starboard sides that opened for fresh air and taking photographs.

Arts

PHOTOS: When The Hindenburg Was The Height Of Luxe In-Flight Dining

10:07pm May 19, 2017

by Nicole Jankowski

Before it became a byword for disaster, the hydrogen-lifted airship heralded an era of fine dining in the skies — with an all-electric kitchen, a cocktail lounge, wine cellar and multi-course meals.

Science

Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats

5:42pm April 17, 2017

by Adam Cole

NPR's Adam Cole demonstrates a science experiment that offers a new use for old Peeps. All you need is a ruler and a microwave.

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Germ History: Milkmaids Inspire Vaccines, But The Germs Keep Coming

10:14am February 16, 2017

After milkmaids helped discover vaccination, we spent the next 150 years learning how to keep ourselves safe from germs. By the 1960s, we thought the battle was finally over. If only!

This episode of "Good Question" takes a trip to the moon accompanied by the music of David Bowie.

Travel To The Moon With David Bowie (360° Video)

10:01am January 10, 2017

See panoramic views of a trip to the moon in Skunk Bear's latest video. It's a journey that spans David Bowie's long career — and his greatest hits serve as the soundtrack.

Arts

VIDEO: Wrap Up These Tamales For A Christmas Eve Feast

11:36am December 24, 2016

by Maria Godoy

Tamales are a Christmas Eve tradition for many Latinos. But they're also labor intensive and daunting for the newbie. Never fear: Mexican chef Pati Jinich shows us how to master this holiday favorite.