Instructional Video2:24
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How Do Wetsuits Keep You Warm?

12th - Higher Ed
Snorkelers, surfers, divers. They all use them… wetsuits! So how do they work to keep you warm? It turns out layers of materials, and water itself!
Instructional Video3:47
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Exotic Chemistry: World's Oldest Water and The Rarest Element

12th - Higher Ed
This week's SciShow news brings you discoveries involving two of the most exotic substances on Earth - the world's rarest element and the world's oldest water. Two great tastes that taste great together? Stay tuned to find out.
Instructional Video6:14
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Earth Is Losing its Roots

12th - Higher Ed
Roots do more than hold plants in place -- they hold the planet in place. They're an important defense against drought and climate change, and of course, our actions are changing them.
Instructional Video2:28
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Do Dead Batteries Really Bounce?

12th - Higher Ed
Some people have this idea that dead batteries bounce if you drop them, but is it true?
Instructional Video3:12
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Can Screens Damage Your Eyes?

12th - Higher Ed
You might have heard that exposure to unnatural lights from digital devices can hurt your eyes. But is that true? Hosted by: Stefan Chin
Instructional Video5:21
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Biofluorescence: A Neon World Hidden in Plain Sight

12th - Higher Ed
Lots of life on Earth can fluoresce, creating a beautiful neon world of camouflage, communication, and adaptation that is hidden from the human eye.
Instructional Video5:44
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A Kilogram Is Now a Kilogram—Forever | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
This week in SciShow News, there's a new kilogram in town, and we might be closer to understanding why people love coffee so much!
Instructional Video9:39
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7 of the Most Uniquely FIERCE Sharks

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard of the Great White and the Hammerhead—but what about the lesser known but equally fierce sharks? Join Hank Green for a biting look at 7 weird sharks you're sure to love (and fear!)
Instructional Video4:11
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3 Surprising Things Matter Does Under Extreme Pressure

12th - Higher Ed
3 Surprising Things Matter Does Under Extreme Pressure
Instructional Video2:00
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What Is Taurine and Why's It in My Energy Drink?

12th - Higher Ed
Energy drinks- you've had them, or at least you're well aware of their presence in today's culture. But what is actually in these things? Especially the mysterious ingredient TAURINE?
Instructional Video3:39
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Warp Drives!

12th - Higher Ed
Hank talks about how warp drives could potentially work.
Instructional Video2:53
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These Plants Are the Same Species

12th - Higher Ed
Sometimes the males and females of a species can look really different from each other. This is pretty common in animals (think peacocks), but there are some plant species out there with extreme sexual dimorphism! And now scientists...
Instructional Video2:43
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These Migrating Birds Fuel Up by Eating…Mud?

12th - Higher Ed
A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?
Instructional Video5:46
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There's a Loophole in One of the Most Important Laws of Physics

12th - Higher Ed
The laws of thermodynamics are cornerstones of physics - but one of them is more breakable than it appears. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video8:47
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The Truth About the Keto Diet: Does Science Support It?

12th - Higher Ed
Keto was all the rage... until it wasn't. If you haven't heard of keto, welcome to the diet that promotes the consumption of ground beef, olive oil and lots of cheese... sounds like a dream, right? Maybe not. Join Michael Aranda for a...
Instructional Video4:26
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The Science of a Selfie

12th - Higher Ed
Taking photos used to require technical knowledge and time in a lab, but now we have electronic devices in our pockets that do all of the work for us. How do these miracle devices do it? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video6:16
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The Most Metal Algorithm in Computer Science

12th - Higher Ed
Have a problem with many competing variables? Why not solve it with a computer algorithm based on cooling metal?
Instructional Video2:53
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The Mosquito That Doesn’t Bite You, Even Though It Could

12th - Higher Ed
If you know one thing about mosquitoes, it’s probably their lust for blood. But there’s actually one species that almost never bites, even though it can. Could finding out why help us combat blood-borne diseases? Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video15:21
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Interview with EPA Administrator McCarthy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank interviews Administrator Gina McCarthy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. They discuss getting people to care about climate change, the EPA's goals going into the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the...
Instructional Video12:10
SciShow

7 Chilling Mysteries Still Unsolved by Scientists

12th - Higher Ed
There are still several fascinating mysteries of our universe unsolved by scientists even after decades and even centuries of research! Join Olivia Gordon for a new episode of SciShow and learn about these seven weird phenomena that...
Instructional Video11:48
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What Our Buildings Will Look Like in the Future

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wondered what our buildings might look like in the future? Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow and take a look at what the...
Instructional Video14:48
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This One’s for the Birds: Your Bird Questions, Answered | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
You probably don't think much about birds most of the time, but these little former-dinosaurs are amazing! So, here's a collection of videos in which we've tackled our viewers' biggest bird questions!
Instructional Video7:21
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The 5 Most Important Molecules in Your Body

12th - Higher Ed
Your body has all sorts of complicated processes going on, and a lot of them are carried out by incredibly powerful molecules. We’re not talking nutrients -- we’re talking about 5 of the molecules that keep you ticking!
Instructional Video6:08
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More on Mating & Monogamy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank clarifies the misconceptions about Chagus disease, discusses a couple of interesting celestial events - one that happened in the past and one that will happen in the distant future, and sheds more light on the benefits of sexual...