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The Theory of Everything...A Little Bit Closer
Hank explains how a recent astronomical discovery made in Antarctica could change what we know about the birth of the universe, and the rules of physics that govern it.
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SPF Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
SPF seems pretty simple. Find a high number, rub some on your nose, and you're ready for some sunshine. Unfortunately the science behind it is a little more complicated.
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What Really Happened the First Time We Split a Heavy Atom in Half
When scientists first split the atom, they didn't realize what they'd done until physicist Lise Meitner figured out they had discovered what we now call nuclear fission.
Be Smart
The Physics of Space Battles
How scientifically accurate is your favorite sci-fi space battle?
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3 Awesome Discoveries Made by Curiosity
Happy birthday, Curiosity! Michael Aranda and SciShow News celebrate the first anniversary of the Mars Science Laboratory landing on Mars with 3 awesome discoveries that the universe's coolest rover has made so far. Hints: they involve...
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How Kodak Discovered Radioactive Rain
The Trinity Test had some unexpected consequences, including the creation of radioactive rain found hundreds of miles away from the test site.
TED Talks
TED: Why stay in Chernobyl? Because it's home. | Holly Morris
Chernobyl was the site of the world's worst nuclear accident and, for the past 27 years, the area around the plant has been known as the Exclusion Zone. And yet, a community of about 200 people live there -- almost all of them elderly...
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Asteroid Fly-By!
Today Emily Graslie of The Brain Scoop gives us the news about a couple of near- misses for our planet and an update on where astronomers think habitable life might be found in other star systems.
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The Two Asteroids That Shouldn’t Be There
Space Clue: 203 Pompeja and 269 Justitia in the asteroid belt with evidence of being formed outside of it. But the real mystery is how they got there! And we again return to Ganymede with new evidence suggesting even more kinds of water...
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What Does SPF Mean?
Sunscreen comes in different levels of SPF, or sun protection factor, but what does that mean for your skin and the ultraviolet radiation hitting it? Olivia explains the science of SPF.
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The Mysterious "Space Roar"
We here at SciShow like to start things off with a "Boom" for yet another season! Hank talks about the mystery behind the "Space Roar" and why it is we can't really hear it.
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What Fruit Flies Taught Us About Human Biology
For creatures that look nothing like us, fruit flies have been able to teach us a lot about human biology as we’ve studied them over the past century.
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Has Stephen Hawking Solved a Black Hole Paradox?
Stephen Hawking recently announced that he'd come up with an answer to one of the biggest questions in physics. But it'll probably be a while before we know exactly what it is.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is space trying to kill us? - Ron Shaneyfelt
How likely is it that a massive asteroid will do major damage to Earth and its inhabitants? What about the sun -- is it dying out anytime soon? And the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way -- should we be worried about...
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How 5 Rocks Get Their Glow
If you find a glowing rock, it probably doesn't mean you're the chosen one. If it's one of these five phenomena, it's quantum mechanics, not narrative significance. Chapters View all FLUORESCENCE 0:36 PHOSPHORESCENCE 2:42...
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The Pillars of Creation and Spotting Comet Lovejoy
This week in space news, a new makeover for one of the Hubble Telescope's most famous images, and tips on spotting Comet Lovejoy in the night sky.
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Could Wormholes Really Exist?
If wormholes aren't just convenient plot devices for science fiction writers, they're still much weirder than anything we could make up.
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Intergalactic Gardeners | Compilation
Gardening doesn't need to be a hobby just here on Earth. In fact, it might help life outside of Earth quite a bit to take that pastime to the stars.
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How Close Can You Get To The Sun?
How close could you get to the sun using today's spacesuits or spaceships? Find out in today's episode of SciShow Space!
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The Truth About Warp Drive
Join us for a trip into the SciShow Space News Debunker, where we explore the rumors that NASA has created a warp drive.
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9 Animals That Will Outlive Us
Lack of food, no sunlight and nuclear disaster might mean the end of the world for humans, but these 9 animals just might make it.
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How Long Would You Survive on Mars?
Just how long could you survive on the surface of Mars without a spacesuit? Find out what it'd be like to stand on the surface of Mars, if you forgot to pack properly.
Be Smart
How to See Time Travel!!!
Build your own cloud chamber particle detector and test relativity at home!
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How Long Will the Curiosity Rover Last?
Curiosity's 23-month-long mission is already approaching the 5-year-mark! How much longer can we hope it will last?