LabX
LabX from the National Academy of Sciences is a public engagement testbed that boldly experiments with a variety of creative – sometimes even unorthodox – approaches designed to reach diverse audiences. We routinely tinker with new ideas and programs but have a particular love of STEM-based games of all kinds, short videos featuring fun people doing cool science things, and showcasing surprising science stories.
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Want to make something a little different for International Coffee Day? ☕
Try a Vienna latte with us!
We’re combining espresso, milk, and fluffy vanilla cream while digging into a little of the chemistry behind coffee — including how brewing can change the acidity of your cup.
Watch the full recipe:
6 days ago | [YT] | 1
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Pokérus is one of Pokémon’s strangest mechanics. But what can it tell us about how diseases spread?
In our first collaboration with @adef, we follow that question from Pokémon into the real-world science of infectiousness.
Watch the full investigation:
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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Pokérus is one of Pokémon’s strangest mechanics — but there’s a lot more hiding behind it than you might expect.
In the first LabX × @adef collaboration, adef digs into the numbers behind Pokérus and uses the game to explore a much bigger question about how diseases spread.
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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Our latest Chemists in the Kitchen is live! Have you ever tried to change the color of a cocktail? Check out the chemistry behind butterfly pea flowers and how they can be used to change a cocktail entirely!
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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What happens when you put a scientist in the middle of a Destroy Boys set?
You get a conversation about black holes, the shape of the universe, and whether space can echo back at us.
Our latest LabX Out Loud collaboration with Destroy Boys is live now on YouTube. Watch the full session and fall down the rabbit hole with us. 🌌⚡
4 months ago | [YT] | 0
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From a Bronx girl fascinated by plants to a genetics professor leading groundbreaking research — Sue Wessler’s story shows what’s possible when passion meets persistence.
🎓 Watch her full I Was Born episode now: https://youtu.be/oNO05PtqiVk
11 months ago | [YT] | 2
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🎬 New Episode Premieres Tomorrow
Harut’s story is about care, trust, and showing up when it counts.
Be the first to watch:
👉 Tap the link on our channel and hit the 🔔 to get notified when it goes live!
#IWasBorn #CVSHealth #PharmacistVoices #PremiereCountdown
1 year ago | [YT] | 6
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🍜 MSG vs. Soy Sauce: Which Reigns Supreme in Umami?
We put these flavor powerhouses to the test—side by side and with serious opinions. The results? Eye-opening.
👉 Watch the full taste-off:
1 year ago | [YT] | 1
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Our latest episode of Chemists in the Kitchen is LIVE - watch to see how Umami flavors actually work in our tastebuds
1 year ago | [YT] | 7
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Psst... Have you signed up for Friday Findings? It's our weekly newsletter featuring some of the funkiest stories in science - sign up here and don't miss out! ow.ly/Y8rF50VGkCe
1 year ago | [YT] | 3
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