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Do Bacterial Cells Store Memories?

12th - Higher Ed
Some bacteria seem to be using a type of memory to help them alter future behaviors, based on their past experiences.
Instructional Video5:29
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Beware the Bug Spit: How Spittlebugs Accidentally Doom Plants

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wondered what makes those balls of white foam you sometimes find clinging to plants? Spittlebugs create these bubbly cocoons after feeding on a plant’s fluids; but unfortunately, their eating habits help transmit a deadly bacteria...
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 Video4:09
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Antibiotics In Your Nose!

12th - Higher Ed
We have plenty of exciting news on holes in the earth and holes in your face! One of them broke records and the other keeps you healthy.
Instructional Video10:10
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7 Extreme Animal Moms

12th - Higher Ed
From changing diapers to cleaning up vomit, human parents can have it tough, but at least they don't have to incubate their babies under their skin or liquify their own guts to feed their brood like these animal moms do! In honor of...
Instructional Video8:46
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7 Amazing Origami-Inspired Inventions

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists and engineers are taking folding into the future!
Instructional Video8:10
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5 Underwater Farmers

12th - Higher Ed
Humans have been farming in the ocean for years, but we're not the only saltwater farmers out in the deep blue sea.
Instructional Video4:07
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What Do Food Expiration Dates Actually Mean?

12th - Higher Ed
Sell By, Best By, and Use By... do these dates actually tell you anything? Food science can be tricky, but we're here to clear some of it up. The Financial Diet: / thefinancialdiet Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video5:15
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We Just Found Out Fat Cells Can Move!

12th - Higher Ed
Fat cells don't often receive praise in everyday life, but they probably deserve more credit, as they might be healing our wounds.
Instructional Video3:57
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This Worm's Gut Has No Way In or Out

12th - Higher Ed
There are plenty of creatures out there with only one opening to handle both taking in food and getting rid of waste. But there’s at least one animal out there that doesn’t have a gut opening… at all. How does that even work?!
Instructional Video8:40
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The Mysterious Origins of the Nucleus

12th - Higher Ed
The cell nucleus is crucial to multicellular life, so you think science would have a good idea how it evolved. The truth is, we don't, but Scientists do have some theories, including invading giant viruses!
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 Video4:54
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How 18th-Century Medicine Killed George Washington

12th - Higher Ed
What killed George Washington? Turns out it was probably related to the bloodletting and other 18th-century medicine his doctors applied.
Instructional Video6:04
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Have We Discovered a Cure for Cancer... on Accident?

12th - Higher Ed
Is there actually a cure for cancer? A universal cure would be a truly historic achievement in medicine, and it seems that scientists may have found it... by accident. Watch this new episode of SciShow and find out more! Hosted by: Hank...
Instructional Video4:36
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Fish Pee: The Coral Reef Superfood

12th - Higher Ed
Fish consider the ocean their own personal toilet. Well, researchers found out that's not such a bad thing!
Instructional Video3:23
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Are Soft Cheeses Dangerous During Pregnancy?

12th - Higher Ed
You may have heard the oddly specific advice that pregnant people shouldn't eat soft cheeses, but there's a very good reason for that, and it applies to more than just dairy products.
Instructional Video10:05
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6 Types of Odd Body Armor

12th - Higher Ed
From medieval knights to face shields, humans are pretty big fans of armor. But it turns out that other organisms use armor, too! Except sometimes, their armor doesn’t look like anything we’d expect. Hosted by: Rose Bear Don't Walk
Instructional Video10:09
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4 Ways CRISPR Is More Than Just Gene Editing

12th - Higher Ed
While it’s probably most famous for its role in gene editing, CRISPR does more than just that: its ability to precisely cut and alter DNA could lead to new antibiotics, faster diagnosis tools, and more.
Instructional Video4:08
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3 World-Changing Biology Experiments

12th - Higher Ed
Hank tells us the stories of three experiments in biology that, with creativity and luck, changed science & the world with it in their work to solve the mysteries of the universe.
Instructional Video9:38
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The Truth About the Gut to Brain Connection

12th - Higher Ed
There aren't many bodily connections as powerful as the gut to brain connection. Why? Watch this new episode of SciShow hosted by Olivia Gordon to learn about the immense power of the microbiome!
Instructional Video18:43
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The Most Shocking Creatures at the Bottom of the Ocean

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that the bottom of the ocean is home to some of the strangest creatures on Earth? Join Michael Aranda for a fascinating dive into the murky depths—you won't believe what's down there.
Instructional Video12:14
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The Most Brilliant Scientists (Who No One Believed)

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that the scientist who invented germ theory was disbelieved for over a decade? There are many brilliant scientists who's genius wasn't believed until many years later. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow and learn...
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7 Organisms That Can Clean Toxic Waste

12th - Higher Ed
Toxic waste, by definition, is harmful to living things, but there are actually a bunch of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes that can help us clean it up! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video10:22
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The Deadliest Toxins on Earth

12th - Higher Ed
There are naturally occurring toxins on Earth that are SO poisonous that one drop could kill thousands of people. How is that possible? What about their chemical makeup makes them so poisonous? Join Hank Green for an exciting look into...