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NOVA: Iceman Reborn
He was stalked, attacked and left to die alone. Murdered more than 5,000 years ago, Otzi the Iceman is Europe’s oldest...
Autumnal Equinox Is Coming
It”s just about official. Summer 2016 is almost over. The Autumnal equinox is coming. Feel that brisk autumn air? Autumn...
Question Your World: How Can We Make Virginia More Resilient?
The Norfolk area of Virginia has been in the spotlight for some time now. Our coastal areas have been making news because they...

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Question Your World: Can Dogs Talk To Each Other?

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We’ve all been told that communication is the secret to a good relationship, right? That truth is not just for humans. Animals must maintain close relationships in order for the species to survive as well. While there are millions of species that we still need to learn more about we have become very good at at least getting to know other mammals. Dogs are some of our most well known mammalian friends, but what do we know about how they communicate?

Memory Hackers

Mon, 02/08/2016 - 9:25am -- WCVE
NOVA Memory Hackers

Memory. Whether it’s sharp, fuzzy, poignant or thrilling, it’s the glue that binds our mental lives. Without it we’d be prisoners of the present, unable to use the lessons of the past to change our future.

From our first kiss to where we put our keys, memory represents who we are and how we learn and navigate the world. But how does it work?

Question Your World: How Can the Internet Be Faster?

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Remember dial-up internet? Those soothing sounds of modems humming and buzzing into the night were many people’s first memories of internet access. A lot has changed since then and like any other technology it will continue to evolve. From slow dial up speeds to the current mobile access devices the internet speeds have been enhanced quite a bit in the past few decades, but can we pick up the pace even more? How can the internet be faster?

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