03 December, 2025 – Episode 1040 – What’s in a Name?

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What’s in a name?
That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Right?
If we rename a National Laboratory to something less functionary,
Does that change its function?
Or, does it just make it easier for that function to be altered?
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Not The Same
Why rename the National Renewable Energy Lab now?

Red Head Problems?
Are wound healing issues related to hair color?

Too Hot to Handle
Why did plants stop working 56 million years ago?

Cat Companions
What were the first cats to hang with humans?

How To Visualize Science
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Battery Battering
Why does Kiki love this study so much??? Because it’s a science smackdown!

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