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SciShow

What The Ig Nobel Prize Says About Us

12th - Higher Ed
The Ig Nobel Prize may not come with the prestige of a Nobel, but it celebrates some weird and wonderful science. Here are the most fascinating Ig Nobel Prize-winning studies about people. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Tom Lum (he/him)
Instructional Video2:28
SciShow

The Real Reason Dogs Kick When You Scratch Them

12th - Higher Ed
If you’ve ever been scratching a dog and seen them do the kicky leg thing, it’s truly adorable. But it might not necessarily be a feel-good thing.
Instructional Video4:22
SciShow

What Would Happen if Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

12th - Higher Ed
Do mosquitoes serve a purpose in the ecosystem? As one of the most hated creatures on the planet, some people have wondered why we don't just kill them ALL? Let's unpack this issue, with SciShow!
Instructional Video3:13
SciShow

Are My Electronics Making Me Sick?

12th - Higher Ed
Can the radiation emitted by electronic devices affect your body and make you feel terrible?
Instructional Video4:56
Be Smart

Why Do We Itch?

12th - Higher Ed
It's one of the most annoying sensations our bodies can feel, but does anything feel better than when you scratch an itch? Ok, maybe *some* things. But itching and scratching are up there. How does this weird sensation work? And what is...
Instructional Video2:41
SciShow

Why Do Itches Make You Chase Them?

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever said, "No, a little to the left," during a back scratch because the itch itself seemed to move? Well, it has to do with how your nerves and brain respond to the sensation.
Instructional Video4:32
SciShow

What If We Killed All the Mosquitoes?

12th - Higher Ed
With the Zika virus in the news, some people have wondered why we don't just kill them ALL.
Instructional Video4:04
SciShow Kids

Jessi and Squeaks Build a Better Back-Scratcher!

K - 5th
When we last left Jessi and Squeaks, Jessi had a big problem: her back was really itchy! Today we'll share our designs for back scratchers and build something to help her out!
Instructional Video3:32
SciShow Kids

Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?

K - 5th
Squeaks is worried because Jessi is crying, but it's not because she is sad. She's cutting onions!
Instructional Video2:56
SciShow Kids

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

K - 5th
Why are mosquito bites so itchy? Stop scratching while Jessi explains!
Instructional Video3:47
SciShow

Can Pets Be Allergic to People?

12th - Higher Ed
Maybe you have a dog or cat who greets you with a sneezing fit once you walk in the door from work. Is it possible you're the problem?
Instructional Video2:28
SciShow

Why Does Scratching Make Itching Worse?

12th - Higher Ed
It’s hard to resist the urge to scratch an itch, but doing so could help break that vicious cycle of itchiness.
Instructional Video3:06
SciShow

Using Genetics (and Sugar) to Control Malaria

12th - Higher Ed
Mosquitos might not be everyone’s favorite bug, but there’s a way we might at least be able to more comfortably coexist with these agitating arthropods.
Instructional Video9:01
SciShow

7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Lice

12th - Higher Ed
Lice... the mere mention of them is enough to make most people all itchy. Well, get ready to get scratching, because we've compiled seven squirm-inducing lice facts on this week's List Show!
Instructional Video3:15
SciShow Kids

Leave Poison Ivy Alone! Botany for Kids

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks are ready to play outside, but there’s a unique plant they should be sure to avoid: poison ivy!
Instructional Video4:04
SciShow Kids

Where Do Lice Come From?

K - 5th
Lice are tiny bugs that love to live in people's hair and suck their blood! Anyone can get lice and they can be tricky to get rid of, but Jessi and Squeaks are here with some lice facts that could help you avoid these itchy little critters!
Instructional Video2:46
SciShow

Can You Be Allergic To Sunlight?

12th - Higher Ed
For you, going outside might mean a sunburn if you're out there too long without enough sunscreen, but for some people, any sun exposure can lead to hives and rashes within minutes!
Instructional Video2:38
SciShow

Why Do Peaches Make My Mouth Itch?

12th - Higher Ed
Allergies can already be a bummer, but did you know they can eventually stop you from enjoying your favorite foods?
Instructional Video2:06
SciShow

Why Do We Itch?

12th - Higher Ed
Learn why we itch and what scientists have discovered that may help chronic itchiness!
Instructional Video2:30
SciShow

The Real Reason Dogs Kick When You Scratch Them

12th - Higher Ed
If you’ve ever been scratching a dog and seen them do the kicky leg thing, it’s truly adorable. But it might not necessarily be a feel-good thing.
Instructional Video4:46
SciShow Kids

Jessi Has a Problem!

K - 5th
Do you like using your imagination to build things that solve problems? If you do, you're thinking like an engineer! Learn how engineers identify and solve problems, then help Jessi with a big problem of her own!
Instructional Video4:02
SciShow Kids

Use Your Brain!

K - 5th
You've had a lot of fun learning new stuff with us on SciShow Kids, but have you ever wondered how and why you remember all that awesome knowledge? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about how your brain helps you learn, and way more!
Instructional Video2:04
Curated Video

How to Treat Itchy Skin

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to treat itchy skin from dermatologist Elissa Lunder in this Howcast skin care video.
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Curated Video

Do Dreads Make Your Scalp Itchy?

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn if dreads make your scalp itchy in this Howcast hair video about dreadlocks.