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The 3 Species That Break Genetics
Scientists have discovered a group of three closely related flowers that seem to break the laws of genetics. These mountain beardtongues are pollinated by either bees or butterflies, but not both, and that's the key to an incredibly...
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Scientists Let Bees Land in their Eyes
When it comes to a beverage menu, I don't usually want to see "tears" on the list. But these three animals do, including bees whose favorite drink is human tears!
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Why Does Caffeine Exist?
Today, billions of people around the world start their day with caffeine. But how and why did the ability to produce this molecule independently evolve in multiple, distantly-related lineages of flowering plants, again and again?
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How Pollination Got Going Twice
The world of the Jurassic was a lot like ours - similar interactions between plants and insects were happening, but the players have changed over time. Because it looks like pollination by insects actually got going twice.
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How Caffeine Accidentally Took Over The World
Plants don't make caffeine just for us, so what DO they make it for?
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The Quietest, Oldest, and Magnetic-iest Science of 2018
2018 was full of exciting discoveries and incredible advancements in the field of science. So today, we are taking a look back at 2018 to highlight three more great science news stories!
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7 Myths About Movement
Bumblebees fly, lights turn on, and you can ride a bike without falling over. We all know these things to be true, but what you may not know is the real reason behind why they work. Join Olivia to bust seven myths about motion.
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The Problem with Bee Venom Therapy
Does bee venom therapy work? Stings cause pain, itching, or even death in some people, so how might potential benefits outweigh the risks?
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7 New Species Discovered in Cities
Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!
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The Amazing and Delicate World of Bees
Yes, there is a chance they might sting you, but bees are incredibly vital to our ecosystem as we know it. Join Hank for a compilation of our favorite bee episodes—we know this one is a real stinger! We mean, zinger!
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6 Animals with Oddly Human Behavior
According to research, some animals act in ways that seem oddly similar to the things we do.
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What Drugging Animals Is Teaching Scientists
Drugging animals may seem like a bad idea, but you'd be shocked to learn what it can teach scientists about disease, biology & animal behavior! Join us for a new animal-focused episode of SciShow, hosted by the one and only Hank Green!
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Wasp Nests and Bee Hives
How can you tell the difference between a yellowjacket and a hornet? And how much cosmic XP do you need to evolve a wasp into a bee? Follow the insect that stung you, and discover the fascinating world of wasp nests and bee hives.
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How Honey Fights Deadly Bacteria
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!
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How Do Honey Bees Survive Natural Disasters?
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.
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The Toughest, Biggest, and Hottest Science of 2017
2017 has been an eventful year, so as it comes to a close we'd like to look back at some of its most superlative science.
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The 3 Coolest Things Built By Bugs
Long before there were strip malls, skyscrapers, and combination Pizza Hut/Taco Bells, nature had its own architects: all kinds of creatures create all kinds of structures for living, raising offspring, or maybe just the occasional...
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SciShow: Bees Compilation
We are in spring! And with spring come bees! In this episode of SciShow Compilation we bring the best episodes of bees and honey!
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Man Made Earthquakes and More
Hank hits you with a ton of news this time - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has plans to retrieve Saturn V rocket engines from the bottom of the Atlantic; new research on the impacts from the Deep Water Horizon oil spill to life in the Gulf of...
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How Pheromones Work in Humans
Are we really attracted to other people through pheromones? How do they work? Turns out it's much more complicated than you might think. Join Hank Green for a fascinating look into the world of human pheromones in this new episode of...
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7 Species With Big Sex Issues
You've heard of the battle of the sexes—but these 7 animal species take it pretty seriously. Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow and learn about these animals with pretty big sex-related disputes.
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3 Freaky Things Explained: Bug Sex, Polar Vortex and Chain Fountain!
Hank shares the latest developments in science, this week demystifying three freaky things in nature: the polar vortex, why some bugs are infertile, and how a chain can appear to defy gravity. You're welcome!
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Why Are These Bees STABBING Plants?
Humans know a lot about bees, seeing as they impact both our ecology and our economy. But there's something about bumble bees that we totally missed until recently; a super weird and mysterious behavior that might give them a leg up in...