TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why the octopus brain is so extraordinary - Claudio L. Guerra
ctopuses have the ability to solve puzzles, learn through observation, and even use tools - just like humans. But what makes octopus intelligence so amazing is that it comes from a biological structure completely different from ours....
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Weird Diagnostics
Hank goes over some of the more interesting ways that doctors can use to tell what might be wrong with you.
SciShow Kids
Nails: Your Human Claws
Did you know you have useful tools right at your fingertips? That's right: your fingernails! Jessi and Squeaks learn why fingernails are so important!
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The Science of Hangovers
So what exactly is it that makes a hangover suck so hard? Turns out there are three things interacting to make you feel miserable. Hank's got the details in this episode of SciShow.
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Why Fava Beans Can Kill You
For some people, fava beans can be deadly. What is it about this little legume that makes it so?
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Slug Sex and Bubble Rafts: Nature's Most Unusual Slime
Slime videos have been a popular trend on YouTube recently, but there are a few animals with their own versions of slime, which they use for some very cool things!
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Eyeball Licking: Please Don't
So you think eye licking (also known as worming) is just a harmless bit of foreplay? Think again.
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3 Diseases That Make You Stink
Body odor is usually normal, but when it's extreme it can be a sign of something gone wrong.
SciShow Kids
What Happens If You Get a Splinter?
Ouch! Getting a splinter can really hurt, and sometimes having a splinter pulled out can hurt even worse! Jessi's here to tell you why it's important to get your splinters removed, and some tips to make it easier!
Crash Course
Parasympathetic Nervous System: Crash Course A&P
This week we are looking at your parasympathetic division, which is the "resting and digesting" unit. Unfortunately, learning about this de-stressing division also involves a whole lot of memorization. Don't worry, though - we've got...
Be Smart
Can Coral Reefs Survive Climate Change? #OursToLose
The #OursToLose YouTube campaign sheds light on climate change and the environment.
SciShow
Cheers to the Science of Booze
Happy New Years! Ring in the new year the right way....by learning all about alcohol! The Science of Hangovers 0:35 Does Alcohol Kill Brain Cells? 3:42 Does Alcohol Keep You Warm? 5:46 Why Does Alcohol Burn When You Drink It? 7:21 Why...
TED Talks
TED: My seven species of robot -- and how we created them | Dennis Hong
Meet seven all-terrain robots -- like the humanoid, soccer-playing DARwIn and the cliff-gripping CLIMBeR -- built by Dennis Hong's robotics team at RoMeLa, based at Virginia Tech. Watch to the end for the five creative secrets to his...
SciShow Kids
The World’s Ugliest Animal
The blobfish has been called 'The World's Ugliest Animal', but it's actually really cool. Find out why it's shaped the way it is with Jessi and Squeaks.
SciShow Kids
How Do Cuts Heal?
If you've ever had a little cut or scratch, you know it doesn't take long for it to heal! But do you know how different parts of your body work together to fix you up good as new when you're hurt?
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Why Sexy Is Sexy
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 Does Music Give Us Chills?
When a musician rips into a totally sweet solo, it can give you goosebumps and send a chill down your spine, but how does that happen?
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What Happens If You Leave Stitches in for Too Long?
Leaving your stitches in too long can have some serious consequences.
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Poor, Misunderstood Poison Ivy
It sure seems like some plants really don't want you hiking through their woods, but maybe your immune system is just overreacting.
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How to Definitely Get a Hangover
Unfortunately, we don’t know how to cure hangovers yet. However, we DO know a lot more about how to make sure you wake up with a hangover. Avoiding some of these behaviors could help you feel better the morning after.
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How to Avoid Corpse-Flavored Water
As organisms decompose their chemical and bacterial components can leach into the surrounding ground and water. The bodies buried in cemeteries are no exception.
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Chimera Cats and Your Mom
Hank talks about chimeras, and why Venus the cat probably isn't one - but your mom might be
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What Zinc Means for Megalodon’s Extinction | SciShow News
This week in the journal Nature Communications, scientists report a way to use fossilized shark teeth to figure out where different shark species, including megalodon, stood in the web of life. And last week in the journal Scientific...
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How Do Desensitizing Toothpastes Work?
Do popsicles give you toothaches? Do you wonder why that special toothpaste makes it all better? We've got you covered!