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Bananas Are Losing the War on Fungus

12th - Higher Ed
The Gros Michel banana lost the battle with fungus in the 1950s, but was replaced by the Cavendish. This time we might not have a new banana to come to the rescue. Could this be the end of bananas? Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video4:52
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Ballot Design Has a Sneaky Influence on Your Vote

12th - Higher Ed
In elections, your vote may be influenced by design of the ballot itself, especially when you don’t have strong feelings about which candidate to elect.
Instructional Video3:44
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Astrobiology & the Search for Alien Life

12th - Higher Ed
Hank talks about astrobiology - the study of and search for life in the universe off Earth. Right now, the field has more questions than answers, but all they all seek to answer that one fundamental query: are we alone in the universe?
Instructional Video2:08
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Are Those Really Blackheads?

12th - Higher Ed
Do you just hate those little bumps all over your nose? Don’t be a hater, they’re just doing their job! Learn how in this SciShow Quick Question.
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Are Sore Muscles Actually Getting Bigger?

12th - Higher Ed
After a tough gym sesh, your muscles are likely pretty sore—that means they're growing right? Find out about what's actually happening in your body when your muscles are sore on this new episode of SciShow! Let's go! Hosted by: Hank Green.
Instructional Video3:23
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Are Soft Cheeses Dangerous During Pregnancy?

12th - Higher Ed
You may have heard the oddly specific advice that pregnant people shouldn't eat soft cheeses, but there's a very good reason for that, and it applies to more than just dairy products.
Instructional Video2:33
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Are Hand Dryers Sanitary?

12th - Higher Ed
Public bathrooms are teeming with microbes! You know to wash your hands, but when choosing between a hand dryer or a paper towel to dry them off— what’s your cleanest bet? Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video3:30
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Are Blue Eyes Endangered?

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow explains the genetics -- and physics -- behind why blue eyes are blue, and what the future may be for the trait. Spoiler alert: Blue eyes aren’t really blue! SciShow explains!
Instructional Video4:09
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Antibiotics In Your Nose!

12th - Higher Ed
We have plenty of exciting news on holes in the earth and holes in your face! One of them broke records and the other keeps you healthy.
Instructional Video3:29
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Animals That Do Drugs

12th - Higher Ed
Turns out humans aren't the only animals that can medicate themselves - many other animals have found ways to deal with illness by using natural remedies. Hank will tell you about some of the most interesting methods animals have found...
Instructional Video4:08
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A Surprisingly Simple Secret to Supersonic Flight

12th - Higher Ed
Making a faster plane takes more than building better engines and structures. To go supersonic, engineers had to solve hundreds of problems -- including ditching one of the biggest assumptions in aerodynamics!
Instructional Video4:05
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A Plastic That Conducts Electricity?

12th - Higher Ed
Plastics usually stop electricity in its tracks, but scientists have figured out a way to keep the electrons flowing. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video5:44
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A Kilogram Is Now a Kilogram—Forever | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
This week in SciShow News, there's a new kilogram in town, and we might be closer to understanding why people love coffee so much!
Instructional Video8:00
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8 Elements You Might Not Know That Are Extremely Useful

12th - Higher Ed
There are 118 elements on the periodic table, but it seems like only a handful of them get any attention. But just because you haven't heard of an element doesn't mean that it isn't a vital part of everyday life! Learn about these lesser...
Instructional Video9:05
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7 Species That Were Saved From Extinction

12th - Higher Ed
Humans are pretty good at destroying things. Like habitats, animal populations... you catch my drift. But, there have been a few species that humans have helped bring back from the brink of extinction.
Instructional Video9:39
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7 of the Most Uniquely FIERCE Sharks

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard of the Great White and the Hammerhead—but what about the lesser known but equally fierce sharks? Join Hank Green for a biting look at 7 weird sharks you're sure to love (and fear!)
Instructional Video10:10
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7 Extreme Animal Moms

12th - Higher Ed
From changing diapers to cleaning up vomit, human parents can have it tough, but at least they don't have to incubate their babies under their skin or liquify their own guts to feed their brood like these animal moms do! In honor of...
Instructional Video10:07
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7 Animals That Can't Be Trusted

12th - Higher Ed
Almost every human has told a lie at some point or another - but did you know that we are not the only species to do this? From dogs to cuttlefish to thornbills, these 7 animals also lie!
Instructional Video8:17
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7 Animals Called By The Wrong Name

12th - Higher Ed
7 Animals Called By The Wrong Name
Instructional Video8:46
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7 Amazing Origami-Inspired Inventions

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists and engineers are taking folding into the future!
Instructional Video9:44
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6 Ways to Accessorize Animals for the Sake of Science

12th - Higher Ed
Decking out your pets with miniature hats is a sure recipe for a great photo. But scientists are accessorizing animals with various technological trinkets to help us learn more about the animals themselves and the places they live.
Instructional Video10:05
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6 Types of Odd Body Armor

12th - Higher Ed
From medieval knights to face shields, humans are pretty big fans of armor. But it turns out that other organisms use armor, too! Except sometimes, their armor doesn’t look like anything we’d expect. Hosted by: Rose Bear Don't Walk
Instructional Video3:44
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6 Surprising Blood-Drinking Animals

12th - Higher Ed
6 Surprising Blood-Drinking Animals
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6 Stupid and Dangerous Things Scientists Did to Themselves

12th - Higher Ed
From poking their own eyes, to drinking a patient's vomit, some extremely passionate scientists have done pretty outrageous things to themselves in the name of science.