Explained S01E14 · Astrology

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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.

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1. 1 1. The Racial Wealth Gap2018-05-23 · 19mCory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.
2. 2 2. Designer DNA2018-05-23 · 18mScientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.
3. 3 3. Monogamy2018-05-23 · 18mWhat do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.
4. 4 4. K-Pop2018-05-30 · 18mElaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."
5. 5 5. Cryptocurrency2018-06-06 · 18mCryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.
6. 6 6. Why Diets Fail2018-06-13 · 18mAtkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.
7. 7 7. The Stock Market2018-06-20 · 18mDoes the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.
8. 8 8. eSports2018-06-27 · 18mIs fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.
9. 9 9. Extraterrestrial Life2018-07-04 · 20mDespite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?
10. 10 10. !2018-07-11 · 16mDo we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.
11. 11 11. Cricket2018-07-18 · 15mCricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.
12. 12 12. Weed2018-07-25 · 18mMarijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.
13. 13 13. Tattoo2018-08-01 · 17mThey've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.
14. 14 14. Astrology2018-08-08 · 17mDo 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.
15. 15 15. Can We Live Forever ?2018-08-15 · 14mCan we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.
16. 16 16. The Female Orgasm2018-08-22 · 14mThe female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.
17. 17 17. Political Correctness2018-08-29 · 20mPolitical correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
18. 18 18. Why Women Are Paid Less2018-09-05 · 18mHillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."
19. 19 19. The World's Water Crisis2018-09-12 · 17mThe global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?
20. 20 20. Music2018-09-19 · 16mWhen does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.