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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She'll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ask Science episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ask Science for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ask Science episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Static electricity has a high voltage, so why doesn't it kill us? Check out more from Everyday Einstein: http://bit.ly/JcAgYl
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Ask Science - 040 EDE Newton's 3 Laws of Motion
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01/25/13 • 6 min

So much of the universe is governed by Newton's Laws of Motion. Everyday Einstein explains the impact that the laws of motion have on our lives using the most noble of sports, soccer.
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Ask Science - 035 EDE The Science of Christmas
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12/21/12 • 4 min

Everyday Einstein looks at the science behind some Christmas traditions.
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Ask Science - 027 EDE What is "Supersonic"?
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10/26/12 • 4 min

How fast is something that is supersonic?
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Ask Science - 024 EDE Seasonal Flu Vaccination 101
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10/05/12 • 5 min

It's that time of year again, when everyone starts talking about getting your flu shot. But what's in a flu shot and does getting a flu shot always work?
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Ask Science - 019 EDE Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?
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08/31/12 • 8 min

GMO foods are unnatural and will kill us all, right? It turns out, these crossbreeds might not be as unnatural as you think.SPONSOR: Audible.com URL: http:// audiblepodcast.com/everyday
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Everyday Einstein shares some 6 tips he's learning for effectively teaching science to children.
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Ask Science - 003 EDE What is Interspecies Breeding?
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04/13/12 • 9 min

Everyday Einstein on the possibility of hybrids, chimeras, and other interspecies animals.
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Ask Science - 238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
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12/08/20 • 5 min

Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?

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How many episodes does Ask Science have?

Ask Science currently has 465 episodes available.

What topics does Ask Science cover?

The podcast is about Astronomy, Podcasts, Education and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Ask Science?

The episode title '371 - What Is the Air Quality Like Near You?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ask Science?

The average episode length on Ask Science is 8 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ask Science released?

Episodes of Ask Science are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Ask Science?

The first episode of Ask Science was released on Apr 13, 2012.

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