Hank gives a quick run-down of the reasons scientists think the land mammals of today are nowhere near the size of the largest sauropods. Some of them might surprise you!

Hank brings you the facts, as they are understood by scientists today, about the evolution of humans from our humble primate ancestors. On the way to becoming Homo sapiens, game-changing evolutionary breakthroughs led to the development...

Do science at home with Hank in this episode of SciShow - you'll learn how to make your own litmus paper, what it's good for, and how it works.

Many people avoid using microwave ovens, fearing how it changes the molecular structure of your food, but studies have some evidence that may surprise you.

Dr. Ivan Pavlov's groundbreaking work revealed that a dog will respond to neutral stimuli, such as a bell, in the same way that it will respond to, say, mouth-watering food. This research is widely applicable beyond a dog's salivation....

Science is delicious.

Mister Brown and Squeaks decide to design a solar oven, so they can cook their lunch while they play outside!

You’ve probably heard that it’s no big deal when a cake recipe calls for some rum, because all the alcohol will just cook right off! Well, that's only partly true.

Teflon was in the spacesuits the Apollo crew wore for the moon landing, in pipes and valves used in the Manhattan project, and it may be in your kitchen, as the nonstick coating on frying pans and cookie sheets. So what is this slippery...

We prepare a lot of our food to make it safer to eat, but a piece of bread probably won’t hurt you if it’s not made correctly. These six foods, on the other hand, definitely can.

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Jessi and Squeaks grab a snack and learn all about why boiling eggs makes them hard!



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You know it, and you love it. Fried food! But there’s more to fried dishes than just plopping food into hot oil. You have to know what’s up with the food you’re cooking and what oils will work best for you dish.

Why do humans cook? Holidays are celebrated in many ways, but chances are they involve eating, and eating a LOT. Ever wonder why we cook our food? We do it because it tastes good, of course, and because our customs and traditions are...

Marketed as a natural and healthy choice, fast-food grilled chicken can contain 7-10 times more sodium than home-cooked breast, along with phosphates and hidden sugars. We break down the science of food additives and why your...

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Meat consumption is the leading cause of climate change. Animal agriculture accounts for roughly half of global emissions. On average, each American eats 275 pounds of meat a year, compared to the global average of 90 pounds per person...

The goal of the GCF Reading Program is to help adults at all levels become more proficient readers.



Utilizing various learning tools, learners will be able to learn and practice reading the top 1,000 most frequently used...

Algorithms are sets of steps used to complete specific tasks, serving as the building blocks for programming and enabling technology like computers and smartphones to function. Just like following a recipe to make spaghetti, algorithms...

How to Preserve the Nutrition in Your Vegetables

How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash

There's a distinct image that might pop up in your head when you think of Mexican food. It may involve a puddle of beans next to over-sauced enchiladas. It may involve yellow cheese and crunchy shells. It may involve trucks and outdoor...

Hundreds of friends from her hometown community of New Canaan, CT came out to hear Ann Depuy's son Nick and his band perform, which included a song dedicated to his mother's fight against ALS.



Ann was a vital...

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