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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to jazz musician Sherman Irby about his latest work, "Birth of the Blues," exploring the origin of the Blues and its continued influence across genres.

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A newly identified papyrus reveals lost verses by ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles, shedding new light on his teachings.

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The nanozymes hypothesis proposes that mineral nanoparticles drove chemical evolution on early Earth, helping transform inert matter into life through catalytic and environmental processes.

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Have you ever wondered why the days of the week are named the way they are? Sunday and Monday are named after the sun and ...

The word "OK" is used worldwide, but its origin is surprisingly quirky and tied to 19th-century American slang and a presidential election. This video uncovers how a simple abbreviation evolved into ...