Swearing makes pain go away
GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: Swear words have the power to change your perception of people and pain. Dr Karl gives us a lesson in strong language.
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The animal that never gets cancer
GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: The naked mole rat may not be pretty, but it doesn’t feel pain, get dementia, osteoporosis, or cancer. Dr Karl gets under the skin of this very special animal.
How a common chemical in sunscreen damages coral reefs
GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: People need to avoid skin damage when they go to the beach, but many sunscreens include oxybenzone, but that’s bad news for coral, explains Dr Karl.