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The Science of the Cinnamon Challenge
Hank explains the science behind the "cinnamon challenge," and reveals why it is nearly impossible to complete.Do not attempt the cinnamon challenge! Instead, why not just watch some videos of the thousands of YouTubers failing at it!...
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These Chimps Treat Each Other’s Wounds. With Bugs
Chimpanzees in Gabon have been observed using bugs as a possible antiseptic, but what's more surprising is that they're applying this remedy to one another in what may be a form of chimpanzee health care.
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The Secrets of Life’s Toughest Material
One of the toughest materials known to science is made not by humans, but by nature... and it's inside of oysters.
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How an Ancient Remedy Became a Modern Cure for Malaria
In the 1960s drug-resistant strains of malaria emerged, making the disease even deadlier than before. Then, pharmaceutical scientist Tu Youyou discovered a promising new remedy buried within the pages of ancient Chinese texts.
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6 Dangerous Diseases Hiding in U.S. Backyards
Microbes are all around us, on everything we touch, drink, or eat. While most microbes can't hurt us, you don't have to go much farther than your own backyard to find some that really can! Chapters PLAGUE 0:39 TULAREMIA 4:48...
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We Finally Know How Anesthesia Works
Even though doctors have been using general anesthesia for nearly 200 years, they haven’t really understood the details of how it temporarily shuts down your brain — until now.
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Why Skin Creams Give You Rashes
A lot of people react to certain compounds found in skincare products, and scientists may have figured out why these pesky rashes happen and how to prevent them. Meanwhile, a pair of papers published last week show how AI can be trained...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How aspirin was discovered - Krishna Sudhir
4000 years ago, the ancient Sumerians made a surprising discovery: if they scraped the bark off a particular kind of tree and ate it, their pain disappeared. Little did they know that what they'd found was destined to influence the...
Crash Course
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence: Crash Course Computer Science
So we've talked a lot in this series about how computers fetch and display data, but how do they make decisions on this data? From spam filters and self-driving cars, to cutting edge medical diagnosis and real-time language translation,...
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Why Is Salt So Bad for You, Anyway?
You've probably been told that eating too much salt is bad for you, especially if you have high blood pressure. But what exactly does salt do to our bodies that can make it so hard on our hearts?
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What Does Ultrasound Gel Do?
You may have had an ultrasound before, and wondered what that gel does. Well, that weird alien goop has a purpose, and it has to do with being like our weird human skin.
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6 Forensic Technologies of the Future
As powerful as today’s forensic science technologies are, everything can benefit from an upgrade. Today we'll tell you about 6 new techniques scientists are developing to track down suspects, analyze evidence, and even peer inside...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How CRISPR lets you edit DNA - Andrea M. Henle
Explore the science of the groundbreaking technology for editing genes, called CRISPR- Cas9, and how the tool could be used to cure diseases. -- From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, every living...
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The Deal with Protein
People like to say all kinds of things about protein – like, you need to eat lots of it to build muscle and lose weight. The truth is, the science of protein and how your body uses it is much more complicated than that.
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The Hidden Superpowers of Moss
You may not think much about moss, but it has a hidden super power, and it's been used to save countless lives.
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The Hamster That Saved Thousands of COVID Patients
Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!
Curated Video
Disabilities Part 2: Inclusive Companies
In the second of our three-part series, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network teaches us how to locate progressive and diversity inclusive companies in our job search. Lou also gives us tips on how to tell if any company is...
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Disabilities Part 3: Landing a Job
In the final part of our three-part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network helps us put all the pieces together for the ultimate goal: landing a job! Ultimately, Lou encourages anyone with a...
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Disabilities Part 1: What is Disclosure?
In the first of our three part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network explains the process of disclosure; notifying your employer (or potential employer) of any medical condition that...
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The Elements: Oxygen
One of the most abundant elements, oxygen is vital to all life on Earth. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Oxygen makes up 21% of Earth's atmosphere. Two-thirds of the human body is made of oxygen. Oxygen is essential for...
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Body Crash
When a significant collision occurs, extreme forces can cause serious damage to the car and its passengers. How do airbags and seatbelts work to reduce the forces that are exerted on the body? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. If a car...
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What Are Electromagnets?
How do electromagnets differ from permanent magnets, and what are they used for? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. An electromagnet is created by running an electrical current through a coil of wire. An electromagnet...
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Factpack: Background Radiation
Although radioactive materials are associated with power stations and bombs, we live with radioactive substances all around us. What are they, and do they affect us? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack...
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Radioactive Substances
What is radioactivity? Explore the difference between alpha, beta and gamma radiation and how their different properties can make them useful. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Radioactivity is the nuclear decay of...