Dive in to the fascinating world of science with Tomorrow Today. Your weekly dose of science knowledge. A show for everyone who's curious -- about our cosmos and how it works.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 hours 49 minutes
Why are auroras only at the Earth's poles?
Auroras can have very different shapes and colors. They occur when solar particles interact with the Earth's magnetic field. This week's viewer question comes from Rafael Nuñez in Finland.
Do all animals dream?
And how can we tell what they're dreaming? Researchers want to reveal the secrets of animal dreams by measuring the brainwaves of rats.
Why don't birds get electrocuted by powerlines?
This week's DW viewer question comes from Jorge Macea of Colombia.
Just ask! What's the difference between male and female brains?
Men are ambitious, women good at multitasking, right? But how are these various skills reflected in the brain? This week's question for Tomorrow Today comes from Timothy Rintaugu from Kenya.
What is love?
Love originates in the brain, just like other emotions do. It sometimes makes our hormones go crazy and we sometimes can feel like we're on a roller coaster ride. But what exactly is going on inside us when we’re in love?
Winglets: Curved tips with a big effect
Most modern airplanes have curved wingtip devices. How do these "winglets" work, and what benefits do they boast?
Can solar flares harm Earth's technology?
Solar flares are one of the most spectacular events on the sun's surface. These eruptions can significantly impact the functioning of technology on Earth — and our health.This week's Tomorrow Today viewer's question comes from Rodrigo in Ecuador. You can also submit a question to us – just ask! Solar storms cause vast amounts of electromagnetic radiation, which can significantly impact how our technology functions on Earth — and our health...
Can tropical cyclones cross the equator?
So far no tropical cyclone has made it across the equator. It doesn't mean that it is not possible. In recent decades cyclones were rather moving away from the equator.
Do the moon and sun always rise in the east?
The moon appears in the sky in different places at different times. Every day, it comes up around 50 minutes later than it did the day before. But it always rises in the east and sets in the west.
How does noise affect plants?
This week's Tomorrow Today viewer question comes from Mohammad Billoh Jalloh in Sierra Leone.