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The Planets with Inside-Out Weather
Way out in the solar system, the heat of the Sun drops off dramatically, so the gas giants get just a tiny percent of the solar radiation that reaches Earth. Instead, their weather is fueled from the inside out!
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Why does Saturn have rings?
Hank fields one of the most commonly asked questions about our solar system: Why does Saturn have rings? Part of the answer has to do with the fact that it's not the only planet that has them. Watch to learn more!
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5 Things We Still Don't Know About the Solar System
We've already learned a lot about the solar system, but sometimes the most fascinating things are what we DON'T know.
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Why Does Venus Spin Backwards?
We're always learning more about far away galaxies and exoplanets, but we still have some pretty big mysteries hanging out here in the solar system, like why Venus spins the way it does.
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Exploring Uranus and Neptune
Join SciShow Space as we complete our tour of the Solar System planets with the ice giants, Uranus and Neptune.
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New Moon New Disease New Hero
This edition of SciShow News really is full of "news." Scientists have discovered a new moon orbiting Neptune, a new tick-borne virus threatening the United States, and a new species of shrew who is a real hero. Let's get to it!
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Did a Planet Escape the Solar System?
Astronomers still aren't sure about how our solar system might have formed, but they have simulations to help them get closer to the answer!
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3 of the Strangest Moons in the Solar System
The solar system is full of strange things. But these three moons are especially strange, and kind of ... ugly.
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OTD In Space - January 24: Voyager 2 Flies Past Uranus
On January 24, 1986, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft flew by Uranus. This was the first time any spacecraft had ever visited Uranus. Its twin spacecraft, Voyager 1, only made it as far as Saturn before veering out of the plane of the solar...
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I WONDER - What Do Scientists Think Is On Uranus?
This video is answering the question of what do scientists think is on Uranus.
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I WONDER - What Are The Seasons Like On Uranus?
This video is answering the question of what are the seasons like on Uranus.
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Planets
Explore the wonders of "Planets" with our catchy video that makes learning about the solar system fun! Perfect for kids, this tune will spark your imagination and teach you fascinating facts about each planet.
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The Case of Saturn's Vanishing Rings
They are younger than the dinosaurs and could be gone in a cosmic blink. Why are Saturn's magnificent rings disappearing so fast? And what dramatic event created them so recently? Dive into the mysteries uncovered by the Cassini mission...
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Best Time to Start a Diet
Howcast -Learn why a new moon is the perfect time to start a diet from famed astrologer Jenny Lynch in this Howcast video.
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What Your Natal Chart Says about Your Love Life
Howcast -Learn what your natal chart says about your love life from famed astrologer Jenny Lynch in this Howcast video.
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OTD In Space - July 9: Voyager 2’s Closest Approach To Jupiter
On July 9, 1979, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Jupiter. It came within 354,000 miles (570,000 kilometers) of the planet's cloud tops. Voyager 2 was one of two space probes launched by NASA in 1977 to study the...
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OTD In Space - April 20: Moon Doesn't Turn Green, Despite Internet Rumors
On April 20, 2016, the moon did not turn green. The moon has never been green and will probably never turn green, despite what any viral internet memes may tell you. This hoax started in 2016 when someone jokingly posted a meme on...
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See Uranus' Seasonal Changes In Color - 168-Year Animated Time-Lapse
"Two Uranus years (one Uranus year is 84.02 Earth years), running from 1900 to 2068 and starting just before southern summer solstice, when Uranus’s south pole points almost directly towards the Sun," have been animated to show seasonal...
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Planets
Sing with Leo the Truck The Planets song for kids. Let’s learn the planets with Leo and his friends. Robots introduce us to the planets, and then get into a rocket and fly to each of them. Planets spin and spin and they go around the...
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Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through Space
Go on an exciting journey through our solar system as they explore planets, stars, moons, comets, and asteroids. Learn about the sun at the center, visit each of the eight planets, and discover fascinating facts about space. This...
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Exploring the Solar System: Meet the Eight Planets
Explore the fascinating world of the solar system through the eyes of the eight planets. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy depths of Neptune, each planet offers a unique glimpse into the vastness of space and the wonders of...
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Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through the Planets
In this video, Nova takes kids on a space expedition through our solar system. They explore each planet, learning interesting facts and discovering the unique characteristics of each one. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the stormy...
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Bizarre Characteristics Of Uranus
Almost everything you could want to know about the 7th planet from the Sun, Uranus.
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The Imense Power of Solar System Storms
Storms are a regular occurrence throughout the solar system, and they can get Big. So what are the largest ones we've ever observed?