In the fight against diseases like cancers and blood disorders, sometimes we need to turn to unexpected allies. And in this case, one of those allies was a tiny little nanobody hiding inside of... camels.



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The climate of the Sahara was completely different thousands of years ago. And we’re not talking about just a few years of extra rain. We’re talking about a climate that was so wet for so long that animals and humans alike made...

Back in the day, bacterial diseases like dysentery were super deadly, but the nomadic people in northern Africa had long known about an effective, if hard to swallow, cure.

Human beings will survive a long time—but due to amazing survival techniques, these 9 animal species will definitely live longer. Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow, and find out why these species will outlive us!

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!

It's 791 CE. As the morning sun shines on the Golden Gate Palace, brother and sister Hisham and Asma prepare for the journey of a lifetime: the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca. They intend to travel with the big hajj caravan— but a...

Camels are famous for adaptations that have allowed them to flourish where most other large mammals would perish. But their story begins over 40 million years ago in North America, and in an environment you'd never expect: a rainforest.

Scientists have been researching whether or not antibodies from COVID-19 patients might help those infected with the virus, and one study has found promising results, in a llama.

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!

Lack of food, no sunlight and nuclear disaster might mean the end of the world for humans, but these 9 animals just might make it.

To honor and celebrate young lives cut short, Kathy Hull founded the first freestanding pediatric palliative care facility in the United States, the George Mark Children's House. Its mission: to give terminally ill children and their...

Keith Bellows gleefully outlines the engineering marvels of the camel, a vital creature he calls "the SUV of the desert." Though he couldn't bring a live camel to TED, he gets his camera crew as close as humanly possible to a one-ton...

Back in the day, bacterial diseases like dysentery were super deadly, but the nomadic people in northern Africa had long known about an effective, if hard to swallow, cure.

Camels are so well adapted to the desert that it's hard to imagine them living anywhere else. But what if we have them pegged all wrong? What if those big humps, feet and eyes were evolved for a different climate and a different time? In...

From the world’s biggest land animal to a creature built more like a tank than a sub, meet seven mammals that you might not think can swim well, but do!

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With wisdom and wit, Anupam Mishra talks about the amazing feats of engineering built centuries ago by the people of India's Golden Desert to harvest water. These ancient aqueducts and stepwells are still used today -- and are often...

A camel's hump doesn't contain water or bone… it’s fat. And each hump can store up to 36 kilograms of it that can sustain the camel for weeks or even months without food. The fat is incredibly nutritious and people are even starting to...

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In this video, we explore the fascinating world of camels, llamas, alpacas, reindeer, and elk. We learn about the different species within the camelid family, their habitats, physical characteristics, and unique adaptations. From the...

Camel Wrestling:In camel wrestling, each camel has fifteen minutes to try to get its opponent onto the ground, creating an entertaining and competitive spectacle.

Medieval Festival Extravaganza:England's Medieval Festival becomes one of the UK's largest period re-enactment extravaganzas, transporting attendees to a bygone era.

Exploring Petra, Jordan's Ancient Wonder:Our journey begins in the ancient city of Petra, nestled in the heart of Jordan. Prepare to be awe-struck as we explore the ruins of this remarkable city, hailed as one of the Seven Wonders of the...