SciShow
That Time the US Government Poisoned Alcohol
The alcohol we drink is just one particular kind of alcohol: ethanol. The others can be a lot more dangerous, and in the 1920s, the US government made a really dangerous cocktail.
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Spring, Time for Drunk Birds
As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, and we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps on the ground. In most...
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Does Hand Sanitizer Create Superbugs?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are an effective way to kill a myriad of potentially harmful microbes. But is there a risk of germs becoming resistant to this ubiquitous liquid?
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Getting Crayfish Drunk... For Science!
What can drunk crayfish tell us about how being social can affect our physiology?
SciShow
Is There a Way to Sober Up Faster?
You may be aware of certain hacks to sober up, but researchers have found a way to actually get booze out of our systems faster. And this discovery could help first responders when facing alcohol overdoses.
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Can You Really Cook Alcohol Out of Food?
You’ve probably heard that it’s no big deal when a cake recipe calls for some rum, because all the alcohol will just cook right off! Well, that's only partly true.
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Does Drinking Alcohol Kill Your Gut Bacteria?
Alcohols are used to disinfect things all the time, which makes drinking them sound bad for the helpful critters in your gut. But, turns out, drinking in moderation could actually be good for your microbiome.
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Why Does Beer Make You Pee?
Beer goes in, pee comes out. It's a simple equation, right? In today's SciShow Quick Questions, Hank goes a little deeper to find out why beer makes you pee!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Biofuels and bioprospecting for beginners - Craig A. Kohn
Biofuels can provide energy without the reliance on environmentally harmful fossils fuels -- but scientists are still searching for a plentiful source. Craig A. Kohn demonstrates how cellulose, the naturally abundant tough walls of plant...
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The Chemistry of Fried Food
You know it, and you love it. Fried food! But there’s more to fried dishes than just plopping food into hot oil. You have to know what’s up with the food you’re cooking and what oils will work best for you dish.
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Turning Your Leftovers Into Fuel
Even if you don't want to eat them, your apple cores still have plenty of energy left to give. SciShow explores how cities are capturing that energy and turning it into fuel.
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Does Wine Really Need to 'Breathe'?
Whether it's from a box or a bottle, letting your wine 'breathe' can actually make a difference in its taste.
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The Science of Alcohol: From Beer to Bourbon
Alcohol has been an important part of human culture for a very long time, and from the basic process, we've figured out how to create a wide variety of alcohol beverages!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does alcohol make you drunk?
Ethanol: this molecule, made of little more than a few carbon atoms, is responsible for drunkenness. Often simply referred to as alcohol, ethanol is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages. So how exactly does it cause drunkenness,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The beneficial bacteria that make delicious food - Erez Garty
Where does bread get its fluffiness? Swiss cheese its holes? And what makes vinegar so sour? These foods may taste completely different, but all of these phenomena come from microorganisms chowing down on sugar and belching up some...
SciShow
How to Get Drunk on Bread
A man walks in to a hospital super drunk... but claims he hasn't had a sip of alcohol. Join us today for SciShow medical mystery!
Bozeman Science
The Mole
In this video Paul Andersen defines and explains the importance of the mole. The mole is simply a number (like a dozen) used to express the massive number of atoms in matter. It serves as a bridge between the mass of a compound and the...
Curated Video
Do American Possibilities Include AI? | A White House Demo Day Vlog
Do American Possibilities Include AI? | A White House Demo Day Vlog
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Flammable
Easily ignited, able to catch fire easily. Flammable materials may be solids, liquids, or gases. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Alcohol
An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group (OH) bound to a carbon atom. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Fermentation: Converting Carbohydrates into Other Products
The process by which microorganisms can convert carbohydrates into other products. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Alcohol and the Brain
Alcohol is consumed in small quantities for pleasure, but long-term use or consumption in greater quantities has alarming effects on the body, especially in younger people. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Alcohol is a...
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Eco-Transport
The transport industry is one of the leading polluters in the world today. What technologies are being developed to create cleaner transportation and what are their advantages and disadvantages? Earth Science - Earth's Resources -...
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Alcohol: The Poison
Alcohol is a naturally occurring poison. What are the risks and health problems people can suffer from alcohol use or abuse? Biology - Healthy Living - Alcohol is a toxin and is produced by fermenting yeast. Alcohol damages both the...