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Science of Golf

In a new educational partnership, NBC Learn, the United States Golf Association, and Chevron explore the science, technology, engineering and math of golf.

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Science Behind the News: Tornadoes

Tornadoes are violent, twisting columns of air with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour. Josh Wurman, an atmospheric scientist, explains that tornadoes develop in a special type of thunderstorm called a supercell, but that there are still mysteries to unravel.

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Current Events

White House Responds to Scandals

The White House aggressively responds to its critics as the IRS, Benghazi and Associated Press scandals continue to dominate the headlines.

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Current Events

President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Morehouse College

During his speech to graduates at Morehouse College, President Barack Obama ties Dr. Martin Luther King’s journey to his own struggles growing up.

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President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Morehouse College

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Changing Mental Health Guidelines Worry Asperger's Families

New guidelines are released on how to classify Asperger's syndrome in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, leading some families to worry that their loved ones who suffer from the illness will not get the medical assistance they need

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Changing Mental Health Guidelines Worry Asperger's Families

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More Young People Having Strokes, Study Says

A 2013 study in the journal Neurology finds that the proportion of young people who are having strokes increased from one in eight stroke patients in the mid-90's to one in five in just over a decade.

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More Young People Having Strokes, Study Says

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Their Finest Hour

“Their Finest Hour” is a Tom Brokaw documentary that explores the debt Americans owe to the British people. In 1940 and 1941, just prior to the United States entering World War II, Britain miraculously stood firm against Nazi terror. "Their Finest Hour" is only available on NBC Learn until May 31st, 2013.

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