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Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.

Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."

Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.

Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down todays video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.

Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.

Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.

Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.

The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.

Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."

When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.

There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.

It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?

In pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity.

The planets current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?

A diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love.

How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.

Whos a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankinds best friends and sources of pure love.

For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and its more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?

Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isnt guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?

The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.

Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?

Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.