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Giant Antarctic Sea Spiders | SciShow Talk Show
Art Woods introduces us to Antartica's enormous sea spiders and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings in Fluffy the Chilean Rose Tarantula, a surprisingly big land spider.
Crash Course
What Are Glaciers? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about glaciers. These behemoth globs of compressed ice and snow moving across the land created fertile soils and physical features while also serving as frozen time capsules. They recorded both Earth’s climatic...
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6 Animals That Thrive Upside-Down
For humans, being upside-down isn’t a comfy way to hang out for very long, but for these six animals, upside-down feels just right! Chapters THREE-TOED SLOTH 0:38 UPSIDE-DOWN JELLYFISH 2:10 NUTHATCH 3:37 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER 3:57 4:55...
TED Talks
Camille Seaman: Haunting photos of polar ice
Photographer Camille Seaman shoots icebergs, showing the world the complex beauty of these massive, ancient chunks of ice. Dive in to her photo slideshow, "The Last Iceberg."
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Life Under The Ice with Ariel Waldman! | A Field Trip to Antarctica! | SciShow Kids
Mister Brown gets a video message from his friend, Ariel Waldman, a real scientist who went all the way to Antarctica to study life that lives under the ice!
TED Talks
Paul Nicklen: Animal tales from icy wonderlands
Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of...
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Why Killer Whales Migrate (It's Not Why You Think)
Killer whales migrate thousands of kilometers across oceans, because it's good for their skin?
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Why Scientists Tracked One Neutrino Across the Universe
Last week scientists announced that they’ve likely identified the very first astrophysical source of high-energy neutrinos.
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The Oldest DNA Ever Found
Researchers mapped the mammoth family tree by extracting DNA from fossils. Also, scientists found some sessile animals living under Antarctica's ice shelf, and they're really cool.
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Other Worlds on Earth: Preparing for Space from Home
Other worlds don't seem very welcoming to us Earthlings, and it can be hard to practice our off-world explorations from millions of kilometers away. But Earth also has its fair share of hostile places that we can use to prepare for those...
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5 Mysteries Science Created... and Then Solved
Asking questions almost always leads to finding answers, but those answers will often pose even more questions. Here are five mysteries started and later solved by science.
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Antarctica's Weird Warming
Hank gets to the bottom of two studies reporting high sea ice coverage and snowmass in Antarctica in the same year that the Arctic has reported a record low of sea ice. What is going on here?
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How Antarctica Froze Over
Antarctica wasn't always covered in kilometer thick ice sheets, in fact, scientists have spent years figuring out what turned this once lush continent into its current icy state.
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Healing Ozone & Studying Ecstasy
The ozone appears to be healing itself but there's still plenty of research to be done to stay green! -And researchers are wanting to study MDMA.
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How Is That Not Killing You?
When Hank watches nature documentaries he always comes away with one big question: how is that not killing you? In today's episode of SciShow he looks at three unusual ways that animals manage not to get killed by nature.
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Inside the Nepal Earthquake
SciShow News explains the forces at work behind the earthquake in Nepal, introduces you to a new species of dinosaur, and reveals a discovery in Antarctica.
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3 (Actually Safe) Ways to Fight Climate Change
Climate change is happening we all need to get serious about limiting our carbon dioxide emissions! At the same time, scientists are looking for plan B because we might need it.
TED Talks
TED: The secrets I find on the mysterious ocean floor | Laura Robinson
Hundreds of meters below the surface of the ocean, Laura Robinson probes the steep slopes of massive undersea mountains. She's on the hunt for thousand-year-old corals that she can test in a nuclear reactor to discover how the ocean...
TED Talks
TED: A creative approach to community climate action | Xavier Cortada
When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida, eco-artist Xavier Cortada founded a movement around beautifully designed elevation markers highlighting the risk of flood damage. The...
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The Clues Glaciers Left Behind! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about glaciers, and the clues they leave behind when they melt! Science and Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Disciplinary Core Ideas: ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth - Some events...
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Weird Places Blood Falls
In our continuing series on Earth's weirdest places, Hank describes the crazy place in Antarctica known as Blood Falls in all its scientifically strange majesty.
Curated Video
Antarctica: The 5th Largest Continent and Glaciers Explained
In this video, the teacher explains the size and characteristics of Antarctica, the coldest and windiest continent on Earth. They also discuss the North Pole and the Arctic region, highlighting the differences in temperature and wildlife...
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The Fascinating World of Penguins: Adaptations, Behavior, and Survival
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of penguins. From their unique adaptations for survival in icy waters to their distinctive tuxedo-like appearance, penguins captivate us with their charm. Discover how they navigate the...