Instructional Video9:38
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5 Things Your Hair Can Tell You About Your Health

12th - Higher Ed
Your hair isn't just something you have to deal with every morning, it's a part of who you are, and there are things it can tell you about your personal health. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video10:09
SciShow

4 Ways CRISPR Is More Than Just Gene Editing

12th - Higher Ed
While it’s probably most famous for its role in gene editing, CRISPR does more than just that: its ability to precisely cut and alter DNA could lead to new antibiotics, faster diagnosis tools, and more.
Instructional Video9:38
SciShow

The Truth About the Gut to Brain Connection

12th - Higher Ed
There aren't many bodily connections as powerful as the gut to brain connection. Why? Watch this new episode of SciShow hosted by Olivia Gordon to learn about the immense power of the microbiome!
Instructional Video5:25
SciShow

The Rarest Cancer on Earth: Only One Known Case

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard of Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Colon Cancer, and many others. But this specific cancer was something entirely different—it took a research team five months to diagnose this specific cancer case, and that’s due purely to its...
Instructional Video31:14
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The Impact of Diseases | Disease Ecology Explained

12th - Higher Ed
Guest Dr. Angie Luis is here to tell Hank about what happens when wildlife spreads diseases to humans—as we know from history, it can get ugly. Joining them is Jessi, who brings some wildlife that's totally unproblematic! Learn more with...
Instructional Video31:23
SciShow

Earth's Most Amazing Flying Animals | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
The world of animal flight is a fascinating one—join us for a fun SciShow compilation all about birds, bats, and some species you might not expect!
Instructional Video29:03
SciShow

Dendritic Cells: Scishow Talk Show

12th - Higher Ed
Hank and PhD Candidate Joanna Kreitinger discuss research being performed on dendritic cells in relation to the immune system. Later, Jessi from Animal Wonders joins to show us the emperor scorpions.
Instructional Video8:01
SciShow

Does Getting COVID-19 Make You Immune to It? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Like a common cold or a cold sore, would it be possible to get a reinfection of COVID-19? Would we be able to build up long-term resistance to it?
Instructional Video5:09
SciShow

How Tattoos Really Work... At Least in Mice

12th - Higher Ed
People have been getting tattoos for thousands of years, but we've never quite been sure why the ink sticks around under our skin. A group of researchers now think they might have the answer. Plus, scientists are on the road to making...
Instructional Video11:04
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5 Scientists Who Experimented On Themselves: High Stakes Research

12th - Higher Ed
It took some time for us to realize it isn’t the best idea for scientists to experiment on themselves. But along the way, sometimes at the expense of the health of scientists, we have gained crucial insights into their areas of study.
Instructional Video5:45
SciShow

Why Herpes Is the Most Talented Virus Ever

12th - Higher Ed
Unlike with many other viruses, once you get a herpesvirus you’re stuck with it for life. But just how do these master trespassers accomplish this feat?
Instructional Video11:27
SciShow

Why Haven't We Eradicated Polio?

12th - Higher Ed
If we’ve had vaccines for the polio virus for almost 70 years, why haven’t we been able to fully eradicate it from the globe? Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
Instructional Video2:55
SciShow

Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?

12th - Higher Ed
The temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation?
Instructional Video5:12
SciShow

Why Are COVID Fatality Rates Dropping?

12th - Higher Ed
Near the end of 2020, we got some puzzling but good news: COVID-19 fatality rates have been dropping. Here are a few factors that might help explain why we’re seeing this trend.
Instructional Video4:37
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What's the Deal with Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Multiple companies and organizations have announced early results about their COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what we know about Pfizer's.
Instructional Video31:45
SciShow

Why Some Parasites Are Actually GOOD (And Which Can Kill You)

12th - Higher Ed
When we think parasites, we often think of illness, disease, and discomfort. But did you know some of them can actually be helpful? Join Stefan Chin and learn all about them in a fun SciShow compilation all about the world of parasites!
Instructional Video28:21
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Who Named the New COVID-19 Drug Bamlanivimab? | An Interview with Dr. Daniel Skovronsky

12th - Higher Ed
Earlier this month, we talked with Daniel Skovronksy, the Chief Scientific Officer of Eli Lilly, about their colorfully-named COVID-19 treatments. We also discussed the challenges of mass-producing antibodies and how medicine might...
Instructional Video2:19
SciShow

Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?

12th - Higher Ed
Evidence strongly suggests that men have, on average, a shorter lifespan than women, but scientists aren't exactly sure why that is. Check out today's QQ to learn more about this mortality mystery.
Instructional Video18:30
SciShow Kids

Respect the Insect! | SciShow Kids Compilation

K - 5th
Squeaks and Mr. Brown are taking a break from working in the garden to learn about bunches of cool insects that live there and other places in the world!
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Nearly 4 years into his papacy, Pope criticised for being 'out of touch'

Higher Ed
Tarquinia, Italy - March 25, 2009 1. Wide church of San Francesco in Tarquinia 2. Mid nuns entering church 3. Wide of procession entering church 4. Close of Archbishop Raymond Burke 5. Archbishop and priests 6. Close up priest kissing...
Instructional Video8:10
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Cockroaches, Alligators & Other Weird Sources of New Drugs

12th - Higher Ed
Some of humanity’s favorite antibiotics are starting to lose their mojo, in the face of smart, sneaky, and rapidly-evolving bacteria. To find new drugs to combat these superbugs, scientists are looking in some weird new places, like...
Instructional Video4:00
SciShow

Seasonal Genes & The Science of Fear

12th - Higher Ed
This week on SciShow News, we explore how our genes change with the seasons! Plus, it turns out that even flies get scared sometimes.
Instructional Video21:52
SciShow

A User's Guide to the Human Body

12th - Higher Ed
If you've ever wondered why you crave certain foods or what your appendix actually does, there's something in this collection for you!
Instructional Video3:59
SciShow

How to Fight COVID-19... with a Virus

12th - Higher Ed
When it comes to fighting COVID-19, scientists are throwing every bit of science we’ve got at it. A creative technique some researchers are looking into involves using gene therapy to fight this virus with… another virus!