Introduction

Today, you’ll learn about the magic of the upcoming solar eclipse, a simple way to reduce the amount of microplastics in your drinking water, and the connection between self-control and the perception of power. 

Livestream of the total solar eclipse on Discovery’s YouTube channel on April 8 at 2:15pm ET here!

Eclipse 2024 

• “What this solar eclipse can teach us about our planet and beyond.” by Kasha Patel. 2024.  
• “Eclipse Soundscapes Project.” 2024.  
• “Globe Observer: Eclipse.” 2024.  
• “Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project Objectives.” 2024.  

Boiling Microplastics 

• “Concerned About Microplastics in Your Water? Consider Boiling It First.” by Alexander Beadle. 2024.  
• “Microplastics in freshwaters and drink water: Critical review and assessment of data quality.” by Albert A. Koelmans, et al. 2019.  
• “The Impact of Microplastics on the Gut Microbiome and Health.” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2023.  
• “Drinking Boiled Tap Water Reduces Human Intake of Nanoplastics and Microplastics.” by Zimin Yu, et al. 2024.  

Self-Control 

• “Having Self-Control Leads to Power.” by Jenn Riggle. 2024.  
• “Self-control signals and affords power.” by Wu, S. 2024.  

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