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The Amnesiac and His Wife Who Helps Him Remember — NOVA Next | PBS

July 9, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

Jeff suffers from dissociative fugue, a rare type of amnesia. Each time he has to start his life over, his wife is there to help him remember. Source: The Amnesiac and His Wife Who Helps Him Remember — NOVA Next | PBS

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Animals

The Strength of Moon Jellies’ Muscles Help Them Perpetually Self-Heal — NOVA Next | PBS

June 26, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

The moon jellyfish’s self-healing properties could change the future of robotics. Source: The Strength of Moon Jellies' Muscles Help Them Perpetually Self-Heal — NOVA Next | PBS

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Technology

Augmented Reality Goggles Are Giving the Blind More than Basic Sight — NOVA Next | PBS

June 19, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

By adding a layer of computational power over reality, a special headset is giving legally blind depth perception, too. Source: Augmented Reality Goggles Are Giving the Blind More than Basic Sight — NOVA Next | PBS

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Space

Found! Ancient Stars That Paved the Way for Life — NOVA Next | PBS

June 17, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

A remnant of the earliest moments of the universe, galaxy CR7 has remained free of the heavier elements that define younger stars. Source: Found! Ancient Stars That Paved the Way for Life — NOVA Next | PBS

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Animals

Wild Chimp Winos May Explain Why We Love Booze — NOVA Next | PBS

June 11, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

Chimpanzees in Guinea have been caught drinking fermented palm sap, suggesting a long evolutionary history of imbibing. Source: Wild Chimp Winos May Explain Why We Love Booze — NOVA Next | PBS

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Health

Blood Pressure Pills and Antidepressants Are Surprisingly Effective Against Ebola — NOVA Next | PBS

June 5, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

By combing through already approved drugs, NIH researchers have stumbled upon a number of potentially effective Ebola fighters. Source: Blood Pressure Pills and Antidepressants Are Surprisingly Effective Against Ebola — NOVA Next | PBS

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Animals, Environment

Endangered Sawfish Are Cloning Themselves to Stave Off Extinction — NOVA Next | PBS

June 4, 2015August 27, 2018 abbeyinterrante

The first case of wild virgin births was discovered in smalltooth sawfish—potentially rescuing them, and others, from extinction. Source: Endangered Sawfish Are Cloning Themselves to Stave Off Extinction — NOVA Next | PBS

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