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Wait, We JUST Banned Asbestos?
Amphibole asbestos has been (mostly) illegal in the United States since 1989. So why is the EPA just banning chrysotile asbestos in the year 2024? And is chrysotile really safer?
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TED: The miracle of organ donation — and a breakthrough for the future | Abbas Ardehali
Organ transplants save lives, but they come with challenges: every minute a healthy donated organ is on ice increases risk. And even if things go perfectly, rejection of the organ is still possible. Cardiothoracic surgeon Abbas Ardehali...
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The Science of Mouth Taping
Have you heard about this technique called mouth taping, and the claims it can cure everything from asthma to bad breath? We're here to cover what science and peer-reviewed research actually has to say about it.
SciShow Kids
A Lot About Axolotls! | SciShow Kids
Axolotls are amazing pets! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn about why axolotls have feathery gills and live in water, and how to protect their natural habitat. First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Idea:...
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Why Your Strawberry Milk May Look Different Soon
Popular food dyes Red 3 and titanium dioxide are in everything from toothpaste to your strawberry milk. But multiple U.S. states and the EU are trying to ban them. Are they safe?
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Why Are Snorkels So Short?
Have you ever longed to swim while wielding a longer snorkel? Well, there are a few reasons why they might be shorter than you'd like.
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The Oldest Known Animal May Be a Weird, Fleshy Oval | SciShow News
Dickinsonia might be the oldest known member of the animal kingdom, and the origin of birdsongs from the syrinx might be a little less mysterious.
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The Key to an Artificial Heart ... and Open-Heart Surgery
Scientists have been trying to pull blood out of the body and put it back in again since the early 1800s, but bypass machines haven't been easy to get right.
SciShow
Do Zombies Float or Sink?
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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Yet More Evidence That Vaping Is Probably Terrible | SciShow News
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.
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How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
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From Scarred Lungs to Diabetes: How COVID May Stick With People Long-Term | SciShow News
Even though we are still in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are trying to figure out the ways in which this disease may stick with people in the long term - from lasting lung damage to potentially triggering...
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Could We Breed Giant Spiders?
If, for some wild reason, we decided that breeding humongous spiders was a good idea, could we actually pull it off?
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Catfish Walking on Land Find Water by its Smell
There’s a reason behind the saying “fish out water.” Fish don’t tend to do well if they’re not immersed in liquid. But walking catfish are surprisingly adept at making their way on land.
SciShow
What Is An Organ?
Nobody agrees on how many organs you have, or the exact criteria for a cluster of cells to be called one. But as it turns out, simply identifying a part of the body as an organ can lead to medical breakthroughs.
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The Rarest Cancer on Earth: Only One Known Case
You've heard of Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Colon Cancer, and many others. But this specific cancer was something entirely different—it took a research team five months to diagnose this specific cancer case, and that’s due purely to its...
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Is It COVID Or Is It Your Vape Juice?
Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of vaping-related lung injury over the past few years has complicated things since it can cause an uncannily similar host of symptoms to COVID-19. So, let’s take a closer look...
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Why Are COVID Fatality Rates Dropping?
Near the end of 2020, we got some puzzling but good news: COVID-19 fatality rates have been dropping. Here are a few factors that might help explain why we’re seeing this trend.
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What's Causing That Stitch in Your Side?
What's the deal with that sharp pain in your side when you're trying to win that marathon? SciShow has the answers! Hosted by: Hank Green
SciShow Kids
Blue Whales: The Biggest Animal EVER! | SciShow Kids
Did you know that the biggest animal that ever lived is still alive today? Let's learn all about what blue whales eat, where they live, and just how big they are, with Jessi and Squeaks!
SciShow Kids
How Does Food Get to Our Stomachs and More Answers to Your Questions! | SciShow Kids
This week, Mister Brown joins Squeaks to answer a bunch more of your questions about the Earth and about our bodies!
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Weird Places Mexico's Giant Crystal Cave
SciShow explores a place that’s as beautiful as it is dangerous: Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave, where chemistry has created the world’s largest crystals -- but in an environment so hostile that you’d only survive a few minutes if you saw...
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What Can We Learn from Baby's First Poop?
Poop can be pretty gross, but newborn poop is in a league of its own! We can learn a lot from a baby’s first poop, which forms before it's even had its first meal.
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Reptiles' Breathing Hack Helped Birds Dominate the Air
When we breathe out, we empty our lungs. But an ancient reptile figured out a more efficient way to breathe, which ultimately helped birds dominate the skies.