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How Do Wetsuits Keep You Warm?

12th - Higher Ed
Snorkelers, surfers, divers. They all use them… wetsuits! So how do they work to keep you warm? It turns out layers of materials, and water itself!
Instructional Video5:36
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eDNA: How Scientists See Hidden Animals

12th - Higher Ed
How do you track turtles that spend most of their time in muddy water and also look like rocks? It turns out, scientists have found a way to track such hidden animals using eDNA.
Instructional Video6:14
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Earth Is Losing its Roots

12th - Higher Ed
Roots do more than hold plants in place -- they hold the planet in place. They're an important defense against drought and climate change, and of course, our actions are changing them.
Instructional Video3:10
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Crocodile Tears Are Real (And Could Help Cure Dry Eyes)

12th - Higher Ed
You may have thought that crocodile tears were just a figure of speech, but it turns out they're real, and may help those of us with dry eyes.
Instructional Video5:27
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Bdelloids: The Most Hardcore Animals in the World?

12th - Higher Ed
Bdelloid rotifers have a superpower. If their DNA is shredded to pieces, whether from a lack of water or a blast of radiation, they can put it back together. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video3:44
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Astrobiology & the Search for Alien Life

12th - Higher Ed
Hank talks about astrobiology - the study of and search for life in the universe off Earth. Right now, the field has more questions than answers, but all they all seek to answer that one fundamental query: are we alone in the universe?
Instructional Video10:10
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6 Animals Living Their Best Lives in Cities | Synurbic Species

12th - Higher Ed
When humans build a city, most species in the area tend to disappear. But there are some, called synurbic species, that are living their best lives in our concrete jungles. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
Instructional Video8:51
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5 Science-Backed Barbecue Tips

12th - Higher Ed
It's barbecue season around the SciShow office, which means applying our knowledge of science to this delicious outdoor past-time.
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3 Surprising Things Matter Does Under Extreme Pressure

12th - Higher Ed
3 Surprising Things Matter Does Under Extreme Pressure
Instructional Video5:19
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3 Secrets About Ancient Earth, Hidden in Marine Fossils

12th - Higher Ed
Fossils can provide clues to the conditions that ancient species lived in, like what their environments felt like, how deep in the water some species lived, or even how long the Sun was out!
Instructional Video2:20
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What is Restless Leg Syndrome?

12th - Higher Ed
We all get a jittery after sitting still for too long. But some people experience an irresistible urge to move their legs, and it can seriously affect their daily lives.
Instructional Video2:59
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Top 5 Coolest Things about Curiosity

12th - Higher Ed
In which Hank celebrates the landing of the Mars Curiosity Rover, which, if you were following SciShow on Twitter, you know was pretty freaking cool. So here are the Top Five Coolest Things about the Mars Curiosity Rover!
Instructional Video5:27
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The Real Story of John Snow

12th - Higher Ed
While you might hear the name John Snow and think of dragons and unfruitful endings. There was a real life physician whose efforts saved lives and built the foundation for modern epidemiology.
Instructional Video4:20
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The Mystery of the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Death Trap

12th - Higher Ed
Paleontologists think they've solved part of the mystery of the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, a dense bed of Jurassic dinosaur fossils. Also, electron microscope images reveal new, mucus-drenched info about the tubelip wrasse.
Instructional Video3:52
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How Honey Fights Deadly Bacteria

12th - Higher Ed
Believe it or not, that cute bear bottle has serious bacteria fighting power—but how? Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow all about the amazing properties of honey!
Instructional Video4:08
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How Do Honey Bees Survive Natural Disasters?

12th - Higher Ed
Honey bees may be small, but they manage to survive some pretty big disasters. Whether it’s hurricanes, wildfires, or even volcanoes, honey bees seem to have a plan for everything.
Instructional Video5:33
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How Climate Change Helped Dinosaurs Take Over

12th - Higher Ed
New research suggests climate change in the past might have helped dinosaurs spread across the world. And modern climate change is revealing some of the things they left behind.
Instructional Video3:47
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Exotic Chemistry: World's Oldest Water and The Rarest Element

12th - Higher Ed
This week's SciShow news brings you discoveries involving two of the most exotic substances on Earth - the world's rarest element and the world's oldest water. Two great tastes that taste great together? Stay tuned to find out.
Instructional Video2:59
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Earth Has Another Magnetic Field

12th - Higher Ed
You probably know about the geomagnetic field that protects the earth from solar storms and radiation. But precision satellites have measured ANOTHER magnetic field coming from Earth, and its signals might hold the key to searching for...
Instructional Video4:49
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Doggerland: A Real-Life Atlantis

12th - Higher Ed
Though we probably won’t find a literal Atlantis beneath the sea, that doesn’t mean that a human settlement hasn’t ever been lost to the water. Meet Doggerland.
Instructional Video2:43
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Catfish Walking on Land Find Water by its Smell

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:08
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Can Cold Showers Actually Change Your Life?

12th - Higher Ed
Many people swear that a cold shower every morning has the power to change your life, and improve your health- but can this be proved by science? Join us as Hank Green dives into the world of cold showers and discusses whether these...
Instructional Video9:39
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7 of the Most Uniquely FIERCE Sharks

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard of the Great White and the Hammerhead—but what about the lesser known but equally fierce sharks? Join Hank Green for a biting look at 7 weird sharks you're sure to love (and fear!)
Instructional Video10:04
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5 Animals With Superpowered Senses

12th - Higher Ed
From the ability to see “invisible” types of light to the power to taste all over their body, meet five incredible animals whose super senses far surpass our own! Hosted by: Michael Aranda