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This Binge-drinking Tree Shrew Could Probably Outdrink You

12th - Higher Ed
Many animals consume some alcohol in their foods, but these shrews take it to a whole new level!
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Slingshot Spiders Put Fighter Pilots to Shame

12th - Higher Ed
There are all kinds of ways that a spider can catch its prey, but few species are as extreme as the slingshot spider!
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Nature’s Secret Weapon Against Microbes: Squid Skin

12th - Higher Ed
There's a compound found in squid skin that they use to change color and protect their cells, but it could also help us fight some of the most common disease-causing microbes out there.
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Maybe Yawning Protects You From...Snakes?

12th - Higher Ed
Why is yawning contagious? It might be your body trying to keep on the lookout for snakes.
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Is Your Dog Bilingual?

12th - Higher Ed
Your dog might seem like a bit of a goof, but they might be capable of more tricks than you think. A new study from researchers in Hungary investigated whether dogs can distinguish between new and familiar languages.
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If There's Acid Rain, Is There Basic Rain?

12th - Higher Ed
You've probably heard of acid rain: rain that's more acidic than normal because of pollution in the atmosphere. But, if rain can become more acidic, shouldn't it also be able to become more basic?
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How Do Pineapples Eat Us Back?

12th - Higher Ed
The pineapple. Sweet, juicy, and kind of painful. What is it about this tropical fruit that seems to bite us back?
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How Did North America End Up With a Marsupial?

12th - Higher Ed
Both North and South America have their own species of marsupial, the opossum, but how they got so far away from their Australian relatives is a bit of a mystery.
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How Can I Make A Traffic Light Turn Green?

12th - Higher Ed
If you've ever been stuck at a red light on a country road, you know it can be annoying. No other cars for miles, but you can't shake the feeling that if you run the light, one will appear out of nowhere and slam into you. Today we have...
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Do Zombies Float or Sink?

12th - Higher Ed
If you’re trying to figure out where to plan on sheltering during the zombie apocalypse, it’s essential to know whether zombies sink or float!
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Could Your Blood Type Ever Change?

12th - Higher Ed
From A positive to O negative, everyone's born with a blood type, and they're stuck with that blood type for their whole lives... or are they?
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Can Gargling Salt Water Cure a Sore Throat?

12th - Higher Ed
Gargling with warm saltwater for a sore throat is a remedy commonly known and loved by doctors, and there is some evidence to back it up, but it’s not a cure.
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A Giant Underground Lake on Mars! | Breaking News

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists have discovered an underground lake of liquid water on Mars! While this isn’t itself evidence for life on Mars, it does raise some new possibilities.
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7 New Species Discovered in Cities

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!
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7 Myths About Movement

12th - Higher Ed
Bumblebees fly, lights turn on, and you can ride a bike without falling over. We all know these things to be true, but what you may not know is the real reason behind why they work. Join Olivia to bust seven myths about motion.
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6 Reasons We Have to Say a Study Was "In Mice"

12th - Higher Ed
A lot of our videos include the disclaimer "Mice aren't people." But why do we keep saying this, and if rodent studies aren't effective, why do we keep using them?
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5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain

12th - Higher Ed
You might want a really sturdy umbrella to dig into this video, because we’re discussing 5 animals that have a tendency to rain down from the sky and the reasons we think this might be happening!
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5 of the World's Most Bizarre Seeds

12th - Higher Ed
Some plants have very unique ways to disperse their seeds. Olivia introduces 5 of the most bizarre seeds in the world!
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5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy

12th - Higher Ed
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that.
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5 Animals That Sleep Too Much (and One That Might Not Need To)

12th - Higher Ed
In the animal kingdom, sleeping can be dangerous. Lying completely motionless and unconscious for hours at a time is just asking for trouble. There are, however, some sleepy risk-takers who spend almost all of their days snoozing.
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3 of the World's Most Intensely Colored Living Things

12th - Higher Ed
For most living things the color you see when you look at them is determined by pigments. But some of the most vivid colors we see in nature get their signature looks WITHOUT colorful molecules. How do these intense colors get their power?
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3 Deadly Diseases You've Probably Never Heard Of

12th - Higher Ed
There are some diseases, like Zika or malaria, that get a lot of media coverage. However, every year, millions of people are infected with diseases that are just as deadly that we never hear anything about.
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Your Brain Probably has a "Pokemon Region" | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
If you're a Pokémon super-fan seeing Detective Pikachu this weekend, a little bit of your brain might light up that won’t light up in the brains of those that didn’t try to catch 'em all! Find out why that's important to understanding...
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Yet More Evidence That Vaping Is Probably Terrible | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that your body's fight-or-flight response to danger may, in part, come from inside your bones? Plus, another study suggests that vaping may impair to your ability to fight off lung infections.