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Above the Noise, a YouTube series for teens, cuts through the hype and dives deep into the research behind the issues affecting their daily lives. The series investigates controversial subject matter to help young viewers draw their own informed conclusions while inspiring media literacy and civic engagement. FOR EDUCATORS: Join us on PBS Learning Media where you'll find standards-aligned free lesson plans, viewing guides, transcripts, and more for each episode. Learn more about our partnerships and funders.

Video thumbnail image for an episode of Above the Noise about caffeine and coffee and their health impacts.
Above the Noise

To Bean or Not to Bean: Should We Be Worried About Caffeine’s Effect on Our Bodies and Society?

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Above the Noise

How Do Tech Companies Use Design Tricks To Keep You Hooked?

A composite image of the three teens who collaborated with the Above the Noise team to create a video about the impact of social media on social conformity.
Youth Takeover

Teens Weigh In On Social Media and Conformity

Video thumbnail image for an Above the Noise episode about electronic waste and its impact on the environment and human health.
Above the Noise

How Does Electronic Waste Impact the Environment?

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Above the Noise

Should the U.S. Military Recruit on High School Campuses?

Above the Noise

Is Lab-Grown Meat The Answer To Our Meat Eating Problems?

Above the Noise

The Hidden Health Risks of Highways

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Above the Noise

How Can Parasocial Relationships Affect Your Life?

Above the Noise

Should Private Jets Be Banned?

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