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On this day in 2003, the Human Genome Project was completed. For the first time in history, scientists had sequenced the human genome. Discover the how and why with Sam Kean in his course, Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA. http://ow.ly/46lS50NBAf9 | The Great Courses

Diamond and graphite are both made of carbon—So, why are they so different? Watch as Professor Erica Carlson breaks down the different bonds that carbon forms. For a more detailed breakdown, watch her course, Understanding the Quantum World, available on Wondrium and The Great Courses Signature Collection. https://www.wondrium.com/understanding-the-quantum-world | The Great Courses

The future of science is brighter than a quasar! The launch of the James Webb telescope later this year will shed more light on the mysteries of black holes, helping researchers refine their theories about ancient, luminous quasars and direct collapse black hole (DCBH) theory. For more on the mysteries of space and time, check out our Emmy-winning Mind-Blowing Science series, based on the brilliant work being published at Scientific American. http://ow.ly/BkKx50GFSo8 | The Great Courses