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Precision Medicine and the Science of Clumsy Robots

12th - Higher Ed
Today on SciShow News we talk about a new research effort that is aiming to revolutionize how we treat disease. We also discuss the video where Boston Dynamics shows off it's new version of the Atlas robot by using a hockey stick to mess...
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How Pheromones Work in Humans

12th - Higher Ed
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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Can Your Environment Affect Your DNA? | Epigenetics Explained

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that your environment and lived experiences can actually affect your DNA? Welcome to the world of epigenetics! In this fun episode of SciShow, Hank & his clone Circus Hank explain the power of epigenetics, which studies the...
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8 Structure Secrets of Gemstones

12th - Higher Ed
Gems are more than just pretty rocks! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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Thank Goodness for Chlamydia(e)

12th - Higher Ed
The group of bacteria known as Chlamydiae doesn't do much to endear itself to us since these bacteria can cause a variety of illnesses. But it turns out that we may have Chlamydiae to thank for life as we know it!
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Is Airport Security Effective? | The Scientific Breakdown

12th - Higher Ed
Long lines, metal detectors and pat downs are a common staple of the airport process. But are these security measures actually efficient and effective? Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow where he breaks down the science of...
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How Weed Works: THC

12th - Higher Ed
Hank explains the science behind the effects of that wackiest of weeds, cannabis sativa - aka marijuana.
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How Tongues Helped Vertebrates Conquer Land

12th - Higher Ed
You might not think much of your tongue, but without it, we may have never conquered dry land and the world as we know it.
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How to Get Drunk on Bread

12th - Higher Ed
A man walks in to a hospital super drunk... but claims he hasn't had a sip of alcohol. Join us today for SciShow medical mystery!
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You're Losing Bones Right Now

12th - Higher Ed
You would think that almost everyone has the same exact number of bones in their body, but that number is different, and changing, in everyone!
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When Climate Change Threatens Climate Solutions | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
When Climate Change Threatens Climate Solutions | SciShow News
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World’s Most Asked Questions: What Is Love?

12th - Higher Ed
People ask Google everything under the sun. One of the most commonly searched questions in the world is “What Is Love?” Allow us at SciShow to explain.
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Why You Think Your Phone Just Buzzed

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever thought you felt your phone vibrate, only to pull it out of your pocket and find that you have no new notifications? If so, you've experienced 'phantom vibration syndrome.' But what causes these mystery sensations, and are...
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Why You Should Never Put Tomatoes in the Fridge!

12th - Higher Ed
Without refrigerators, we'd have spoiled milk, moldy cheese, and warm sodas. However, there are some foods that don't fare so well in a chilly fridge, including tomatoes. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
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Why We Hallucinate While Falling Asleep

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever found yourself seeing images right before falling asleep? You might be experiencing hypnagogia.
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Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, and Strawberries Aren't Berries

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy.
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Why Is My Whiteboard So Dirty?

12th - Higher Ed
If you have an old, well-used whiteboard in your classroom, you might see something a little strange -- ghosts! But not the spooky, bust-able kind... these are the ghosts of lectures past!
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Why Is It so Hard to Swat a Fly?

12th - Higher Ed
Flies are evasive buzzing machines that make it nearly impossible to swat. Luckily, science has some explanation to help you predict their next move. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
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Why Don't Sleeping Bats Fall Down?

12th - Higher Ed
Bats sleep upside down, so how come they don’t fall? Turns out that they’ve got some unusual legs.
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Why Can’t You Use E15 Gas in Summer?

12th - Higher Ed
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in North American birds for the first time in seven years. And U.S. President Biden is temporarily lifting the country's summertime ban on E15 gasoline.
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Why Are Some People Double-Jointed?

12th - Higher Ed
You might have a friend who is “double-jointed" and can bend their fingers in freaky ways. Why are they are so flexible?
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Where Do Camels Store Their Water?

12th - Higher Ed
When camels drink, they do so at a rate that would kill most other animals. But where does all of that water go? Hint: It's not their humps!
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3 Freaky Things Explained: Bug Sex, Polar Vortex and Chain Fountain!

12th - Higher Ed
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 Taking Turns Is Good for Dolphin Skin

12th - Higher Ed
Dolphins are sophisticated creatures similar to us in many ways. But until recently, one of their behaviors had scientists scratching their heads.