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Patron-Only Livestream!
Come say farewell to Caitlin, and welcome our new Executive Producer, Nicole Sweeney! We'll be hanging out and answering your questions, reminiscing on Caitlin's contributions, and looking toward the future as she passes the baton to the new head of SciShow. Friday, May 19th, 12 pm PT | 3 pm...
This Week on SciShow
Back by popular demand, here's what's on SciShow this week!How Wildfires Spawn Deadly Firenadoes (and How to Stop Them)https://youtu.be/PvUjk1gBkp0There Shouldn't Be Monkeys in South Americahttps://youtu.be/SQOWEkJx0PUWhat is an Organ?https://youtu.be/3GmgifnMUL0Polynyas: The Oases of th...
Want to See Your Name in a SciShow Episode?
There are spots available in the "Sponsor a Graphic," "Your name in the Description," and the "Science Ambassador" tiers!But they'll probably fill up quick so you gotta act fast! If you're an existing Patron who wants to upgrade tiers, please follow these instructions...
SciShow Patreon(s) Update
Hello SciShow Patrons! We have an exciting announcement: SciShow Space and SciShow Psych are getting their own Patreon accounts!Up until now, SciShow’s Patreon has served as the Patreon for SciShow’s main channel, SciShow Space, and SciShow Psych. But over the years, each show has developed diff...
Pledging in Euros(€), British Pounds(£) or U.S. Dollars($)
Hi SciShow Patrons! Everyone in the UK, EU and U.S. can now pledge to our Patreon in their local currency of Euros (€), British Pounds (£) or U.S. Dollars ($). This will help prevent you paying extra conversion fees from your bank or card when pledging in a currency that’s not your own.Any new ...
Weekly Roundup (1/18/20-1/24/20)
SciShowWhy Do We Smile?Many animals show their teeth as a threat, so how did humans end up with our friendly smiles?Meet the Most Important Animal You’ve Never SeenFor every human on Earth, there are 57 billion nematodes. So these little things are worth paying attention to.Secrets of Life from A ...
Weekly Roundup (1/11/20-1/17/20)
SciShowDoes a Strong Immune System Make Colds Worse?A strong immune system may actually lead to more cold symptoms.8 Truths and Myths About the Full MoonThe Moon might not cause people to act strangely, but it does affect life on Earth. Time to separate the fact from the fiction.How Close Are We to ...
Weekly Roundup (1/4/20-1/10/20)
Sorry for the gap in posting these! We're back on schedule now that the holidays and P4A are over :).SciShowThese Fish Eat ScalesPiranhas aren't always the ferocious and deadly creatures we see in movies. Sometimes they just want to snack on some scales.Weird Ways We've Fought Invasive S...
Weekly Roundup (11/16/19-11/22/19)
SciShowThe Male Biological ClockPeople in their 90s have been known to impregnate their partners, so it might seem like age isn't a factor for sperm. But it turns out time takes a toll on everyone.5 Weird Things Your Blood Can Tell YouBlood can reveal information about everything from your brain...
Weekly Roundup (10/19/19-10/25/19)
SciShowFirehawks: Nature's ArsonistsSome birds in Australia intentionally start fires.6 Seriously Impressive Animal MigrationsThe journeys animals take to avoid the cold, give birth, or find food, are seriously impressive.How We Could Prevent a Global Rice ShortageRight now, rice yield isn't...
Weekly Roundup (10/12/19-10/18/19)
SciShowThe Rainbow Gem Made from Ancient Sea CreaturesIn Southern Alberta, ammonite fossils have turned into rainbow-colored gems.8 More Terrible Names for Living Thingsstrawberries: not berrieswalnuts: not nutsmountain chicken: not a chickenKale, Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts Are the Same Speci...
Weekly Roundup (10/5/19-10/11/19)
SciShowAre Soft Cheeses Dangerous During Pregnancy?This is why pregnant people are told to avoid soft cheeses.Things That Go Bump in Your Brain: 4 Scientific Explanations for GhostsThese ghostly experiences can be explained by natural phenomenaWhy People are Always Fighting Over the ThermostatThis i...
Weekly Roundup (9/21/19-9/27/19)
SciShowThe Deep-Sea Snail with an Iron ShellThese snails wear iron suits of armor they seem to build themselves.5 Measurements You Might Not Realize Are Named After ScientistsThese units we use regularly were all named after scientists who made important discoveries.Tank to Table: How Scientists Mak...
Weekly Roundup (9/7/19-9/13/19)
SciShowWhy Lizards Don't Run MarathonsSome lizards can't run and breathe at the same time.5 Times People Gave Animals Diseases | Reverse ZoonoticsNonhuman animals can spread diseases to us, but that street goes two ways. We can get them sick, too.Scientists Just Figured Out How Washing Machi...
Weekly Roundup (8/31/19-9/6/19)
SciShowAre Electric Cars Really More Environmentally Friendly?Is choosing an electric car really doing anything in the fight against climate change?6 Parasites That Live INSIDE CellsThese parasites live inside their hosts' very cells.Abilities Evolution Took From UsEvolution isn't always abo...
Weekly Roundup (8/24/19-8/30/19)
SciShowWhy You Should Never Put Tomatoes in the Fridge!For the best-tasting tomatoes, keep them out of the fridge.From Hognoses to Spider Tails: 6 Sublime SnakesSnakes: More than just danger noodlesHaving Six Fingers Is a Dominant TraitHaving six fingers is rare, but it's actually caused by a do...
Weekly Roundup (8/17/19-8/23/19)
SciShowWhy Do Fevers Get Worse at Night?If you've noticed that your fever is worse at night, that's not your imagination.Delightful Color-Changing MineralsThese minerals change color, and it's not a trick of the eye. It's physics!There Are Millions of Blood TypesYou've probably h...
Weekly Roundup (8/10/19-8/16/19)
SciShowThe Terrifying Fish with Transparent TeethThis deep-sea fish's transparent teeth take its stealth to the next level.4 Parasites Too Creepy to ExistParasites can do some pretty disturbing things to their hosts.Why Scurvy Shouldn't ExistOur distant ancestors used to be able to make thei...
Weekly Roundup (8/3/19-8/9/19)
SciShowThese Birds Smell Like TangerinesThese birds' tangerine smell has been described as "distinctive" and "pungent."7 Nests That Will Change How You Think of BirdsBirds deserve more credit for the impressive nests they make.Denisovans: Our Mysterious Cousins That Made Us Bette...
Weekly Roundup (7/27/19-8/2/19)
SciShowSPF Doesn't Mean What You Think It MeansFor the best sun protection, you're going to need to know more than just the SPF.4 Creatures You Can See With Your Own Microscope!All you need is a home microscope to begin your foray into the world of the tiny!How Studying Bacteria Almost Kept ...
Was the Apollo Program a Bad Idea?
For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, we wanted to do something special. Thanks to our patrons, we were able to travel around the country, talk with experts, and put together our first-ever documentary. We've been working on this video for months, and we're so excited to fi...
Weekly Roundup (7/6/19-7/12/19)
SciShowAre the Meat Sweats a Real Thing?You may have experienced some discomfort after a particularly meaty meal, but what's actually going on?5 Groundbreaking Women in EngineeringThese 5 female engineers changed our lives in incredible ways.A Surprisingly Simple Secret to Supersonic FlightTo ma...
Weekly Roundup (6/29/19-7/5/19)
SciShowWhat Makes Soft Things Soft?What is it about soft things that makes us want to touch them so much?Do Wild Animals Intentionally Get High?Humans tend to have a fondness for mind-altering substances, but are other animals getting high, too?How Plants Tell TimeSome plants are surprisingly good a...
Weekly Roundup (6/22/19-6/28/19)
SciShowShould You Worry About Caffeine Dehydrating You?Is caffeine really dehydrating you?5 of the Strangest Prehistoric CrocsWhale croc! Boar croc! Armadillo croc!Plants. Can't. Count. - ...except they kinda can...1, 2, 3, 4 Venus flytraps are keeping score.Can You Rip a Phone Book in Half?Step...
Weekly Roundup (6/15/19-6/21/19)
SciShowWhy Does Fish Flake?If you've ever eaten fish, you've probably noticed that it's flakier than other animal protein. Here's why!5 Things That Make You a Mosquito MagnetIf mosquitoes seem to be all over you every summer, there might be some things making you a mosquito magnet.Ho...
Weekly Roundup (6/8/19-6/14/19)
SciShowThe Awesome Bug That Lives on Frozen VolcanosIn the frozen mini volcanoes on Mauna Kea there lives a scavenger-predator that prefers its meals delivered...Forensic Technologies of the FutureThese technologies could take forensic science to the next level and help solve crimes.Why You Can'...
Weekly Roundup (6/1/19-6/7/19)
SciShowMeet The Black Swallower: Nature's Top Competitive EaterThe black swallower looks pretty unassuming—until it eats meals several times larger than itself.8 Animal Friendships That'll Give You All the FeelsThese unexpected animal duos make interspecies friendship look easy.Genomics Ha...
Weekly Roundup (5/25/19-5/31/19)
SciShowWhy Does Melted Cheese Taste So Much Better?There actually seems to be a scientific reason why people like melted cheese more than solid cheese.5 Periodic Tables We Don't Use (And One We Do)There are more versions of the periodic table of elements than the one you're used to.How Prote...
Weekly Roundup (5/18/19-5/24/19)
SciShowDoes Medicine Actually Expire?Next time you need Aspirin, maybe don't reach for the bottle you bought ten years ago.The World's Most Asked Questions | CompilationThe world has a lot of questions. Fortunately, science can answer many of them.The Future of Earthquake-Proof BuildingsEngi...
Weekly Roundup (5/11/19-5/17/19)
SciShowWhy Are Some Animal Babies So Helpless?Why can some baby animals walk around basically right after they're born, while others can't even open their eyes?7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Cooking with ScienceThese science-based cooking tricks can take your recipes to the next level!When Will We...
