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Astronomy’s Unsung Hero is a Plain Ol’ Aluminum Ball

12th - Higher Ed
In 1965, MIT's Lincoln Laboratory saw their Lincoln Calibration Sphere 1 (LCS-1) launched into Earth orbit. It was an empty aluminum sphere and couldn't do any science of its own. But the world's most boring disco ball has played a huge...
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A.I. Reveals Autism-Linked Changes in "Junk" DNA | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists know that genetic factors can explain many of autism’s features - but have autism researchers been looking for those features in the wrong DNA? A new study uses A.I. to uncover changes linked to autism in the stretches of non...
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9 Amazing New Arachnid Species

12th - Higher Ed
Whether they’re dancing, hunting, or being a pain in the nose, these new arachnid species will knock all 8 of your socks off.
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6 Species Unlike Anything Else | Evolutionary Loners

12th - Higher Ed
What happens when a species is the only of its kind? This phenomenon is called a monospecific taxon. Studying these special species can help us better understand not just those sparse groups, but all life on this planet! Join Olivia...
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How Can I Make A Traffic Light Turn Green?

12th - Higher Ed
If you've ever been stuck at a red light on a country road, you know it can be annoying. No other cars for miles, but you can't shake the feeling that if you run the light, one will appear out of nowhere and slam into you. Today we have...
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People Grow Brain Cells Well Into Their 80s | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
This week, scientists announced great news about our brains and those discoveries may help us find the cure for a number of diseases and disorders.
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Why Do I Have to Use a Number 2 Pencil?

12th - Higher Ed
Why do exams always tell you to use a number 2 pencil? What happens if you don’t? Quick Questions explains!
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Why Are There Bacteria In My Yogurt?

12th - Higher Ed
Having bacteria in your food doesn't really sound great, but you couldn't have yogurt without it! Learn why in this week's QQ!
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Monogamy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank examines the zoological definition of monogamy, as well as some other breeding strategies that animals use.
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7 Unbelievably Hardcore Ants

12th - Higher Ed
The ant world is an incredible, dangerous, and downright bizarre place. Some ants, though, are a lot cooler and more resourceful than you might give them credit for.
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Your Bones Do More Than You Think

12th - Higher Ed
Bones, you probably have them and they're for more than holding your body upright.
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Would You Like To Look at a Sample of Hair? | SciShow Patreon Bloopers

12th - Higher Ed
Today’s video is a bit different from the usual because we wanted to show off the goofier side of the SciShow hosts.
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Why Sexy Is Sexy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank delves into the scientific reasons behind why we are attracted to the people we're attracted to. It's complicated.
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Why Scurvy Doesn't Make Sense to Science

12th - Higher Ed
Scurvy isn't just a silly word used by pirates- it's actually a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still occurs today! But did you know that our distant ancestors could make their own Vitamin C, making it impossible to...
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Why Don’t Spiders Stick to Their Webs?

12th - Higher Ed
Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don’t get stuck?
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Why Do People Kill? And Other Revelations Of Human Nature

12th - Higher Ed
There are a lot of things that are still not fully understood about the species Homo sapiens - what makes us US? What makes us move the way we do, think the way we do, and kill the way we do? Today on SciShow News, Hank gives us a little...
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Why Do Old Books Smell So Good?

12th - Higher Ed
Musty, with hints of vanilla, coffee, and maybe fresh cut grass-- why do old books smell the best?
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Why are we Ticklish?

12th - Higher Ed
What’s up with ticklishness? And are other animals ticklish, too? Quick Questions has the answers!
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When Athletes Dope ... & Einstein FTW

12th - Higher Ed
This week's SciShow news has Hank bringing us a primer on the science behind various illegal and illicit ways in which athletes "improve" their bodies, proof of general relativity that we can actually see, and a new way to measure how...
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What Happens When Matter is Pushed to the Extreme

12th - Higher Ed
Improving batteries is a tough problem, but it’s also an important one because in many ways the future of our planet also depends on the future of batteries. Luckily, scientists are on the case, figuring out ways to give this essential...
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Tornado Talk with Mark Heyka

12th - Higher Ed
Hank sits down with local meteorologist Mark Heyka for a 100% chance of fun as they discuss tornados and weather phenomenons. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders comes on to show off a pair of adorable sugar gliders.
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The 4 Greatest Mysteries of Physics

12th - Higher Ed
There are still some great mysteries of our universe that physicists can't explain. How is that possible? Join us as we break down the 4 greatest mysteries of physics in this episode of SciShow hosted by Michael Aranda!
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Where did Teeth Come From??

12th - Higher Ed
Everywhere in the animal kingdom you can find teeth in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so you probably think you have a pretty good idea where they came from. But in reality, this debate is still a hot one, and it may have something to do...
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How Do Turtles Live So Long?

12th - Higher Ed
We all know turtles live an amazingly long time, but what's their secret? And can we apply it to humans?