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Weekly Roundup (5/4/19-5/10/19)
SciShowWhy Are Snowflakes Flat?Snowflakes may be unique, but they have one thing in common: They're all basically 2D.5 Bad Habits That Aren't All BadYour bad habits might not be so bad after all!The Birds That Lived in The Age of DinosaursBirds descended from dinosaurs, but they also lived a...
Weekly Roundup (4/20/19-4/26/19)
SciShowFighter Pilots Seem to Have More Daughters — Why?Are fighter pilots really more likely to have daughters?5 Animals That Sleep Too Much (and One That Might Not Need To)These animals sleep way too much by our standards, but they have good reasons.The Strange, Frictionless World of Superfluids...
Weekly Roundup (3/30/19-4/5/19)
SciShowCan Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?Old dogs don't get enough credit.Spicy Tomatoes and 4 Other GMOs That Could Save LivesGMOs are still a contentious subject, but scientists think they could be used to save lives.New Channel Alert!We finally made the channel the internet needs.Why Don't Ma...
Weekly Roundup (3/23/19-3/29/19)
SciShowIf the Sun Became a Black Hole, Would Earth Fall In?If our sun were to turn into a black hole, one thing we wouldn't have to worry about is falling in.5 Things Your Hair Can Tell You About Your HealthThese hair symptoms can give you some insight on your personal health.How Gene Therapy Co...
SciShow After Hours: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, SciShow After Hours! Before you listen, here's what to expect: This is where we'll be sharing science facts that we deemed not family friendly enough for the channel, so do not listen if you only want family friendly content! And don't lis...
Weekly Roundup (3/16/19-3/22/19)
SciShowColorfully Camouflaging Cuttlefish Are ColorblindCuttlefish are masters of blending into their surroundings, which is pretty impressive considering they're colorblind.6 Natural Medicines (Maybe) Used by Animals | ZoopharmacognosyThese animals might be medicating themselves, but we still w...
Weekly Roundup (3/9/19-3/15/19)
SciShowThe Most Extreme Complex Life in the WorldMicrobes aren't the only things that can survive far above or below sea level. There are surprisingly complex life forms there, too.8 Awe-Inspiring SpidersWhether you like spiders or think they're horrifying, you have to admit these 8 are pret...
Weekly Roundup (3/2/19-3/8/19)
SciShowWhy Your Shower Curtain Is so Annoyingly ClingyIf you frequently find yourself attacked by your shower curtain, don't worry. It's not just you. And it's probably not a poltergeist, either.6 Animals That Have Evolved to StealAnimals have evolved a variety of ways to survive—inclu...
Weekly Roundup (2/23/19-3/1/19)
SciShowWhy Do Sinkholes Keep Catching Us By Surprise?We can detect a lot of natural disasters, so why don't we have more warning before sinkholes can wreak havoc?Mouth-Peeing and 5 Other Extreme Turtle TraitsTurtles are awesome, and some species have evolved extreme traits that allow them to do ...
Weekly Roundup (2/16/19-2/22/19)
SciShowDoes Shaving Make Your Hair Thicker?Will hair grow back thicker after you shave?Will-o'-the-Wisps and 5 Other Mysteries Science Can ExplainMysteries are fun, but when science solves those mysteries, it's pretty fascinating.When Three Species Combine: Multi-Species HybridsSometimes 3 o...
Weekly Roundup (2/9/19-2/15/19)
SciShowDoes Milk Make You Phlegmy?You've probably heard that dairy products cause phlegm, but there isn't much scientific evidence to back this up.5 of the Coolest Partnerships Between Animals and BacteriaNothing like the bond between animals and bacteria to get us feeling the love this Vale...
Weekly Roundup (2/2/19-2/8/19)
SciShowThe Strange Physics Behind the Smell of Rubber BandsIf you've ever spent time stretching out rubber bands, you've probably noticed their distinct smell. There's actually some strange physics going on there.7 of the Most Uniquely Fierce SharksSlashing, shredding, and dismembering w...
Weekly Roundup (1/26/19-2/1/19)
SciShowDoes Lactic Acid Really Cause Muscle Pain?Lactic acid has taken the blame for muscle pain for too long! It's time to clear its name with some truth.7 Mysteries Science Hasn't SolvedDespite decades or even centuries of research, science still can't explain these weird phenomena.The...
Weekly Roundup (1/12/19-1/18/19)
SciShowWhy Can't My Cat See a Treat in Front of Her Face?How can such good hunters be so bad at seeing what's right in front of them?7 Discoveries Scientists Made by Licking ThingsSometimes scientists lick things they maybe shouldn't lick, leading to some cool discoveries.Are Artificial ...
Weekly Roundup (11/3/18-11/9/18)
SciShowWhy Does Sugar Make My Teeth Hurt?Our teeth are pretty strong, so how can something as innocent as a Skittle cause them so much pain?5 Unsolved Mysteries About DinosaursPaleontologists still have a lot to learn about even the most famous dinosaurs.Will There Ever be a Cure for the Common Cold...
Weekly Roundup (10/27/18-11/2/18)
SciShowWhy Can Severe Pain Make You Vomit?Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of severe pain, but why would a migraine in your head make you want to empty your stomach?7 Ridiculous Feats of Strength in the Animal KingdomThese animals are surprisingly powerful.Where Did Werewolf Myths Come Fr...
Weekly Roundup (10/20/18-10/26/18)
SciShowMeet the Oilbird: A Bird that Thinks It's a BatIn South America, there’s a flying animal that lives in colonies in caves, emerges at night in search for food, and navigates using echolocation... and it isn't a bat.6 Home Remedies Actually Supported by ScienceA lot of popular home re...
Thank You!!!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our livestream extravaganza!! To all our new patrons, welcome! We're so happy to have you here! All our patrons' support means so much to us, and it really is vital to the channel.If you missed the livestream, no worries! You can watch it above...
Weekly Roundup (10/6/18-10/12/18)
SciShowDoes Using Your Phone Really Hurt Your Sleep?You've probably been told at some point that you shouldn't use your phone before bed, but is that advice actually worth listening to?6 Surprisingly Helpful Invasive SpeciesJust because they're invasive doesn't mean they're all b...
Weekly Roundup (9/29/18-10/5/18)
SciShow3 Ways We Could Transform the Future of FoodThe world needs future innovators solving problems like the future of food!5 Bizarre Aircraft That Pushed the Boundaries of EngineeringDespite their appearance, these bizarre aircraft still managed to fly.The Biggest Volcanic Eruption in Human Histo...
Weekly Roundup (9/22/18-9/28/18)
SciShowWhere Are All the Electric Airplanes?Cars and buildings are becoming more green, but airplanes still fly using petroleum-based fuel. Why don't we have electric planes yet?6 Animals with Extraordinary Adaptations to Cave LifeLiving in a cave isn't easy, but these six animals have some ...
Weekly Roundup (9/15/18-9/21/18)
SciShowCan Cold Showers Really Improve Your Health?Before you subject yourself to cold showers because of their supposed health benefits, let's take a look at the research.6 Dangerous Diseases Hiding in U.S. BackyardsMicrobes are all around us, and these dangerous ones are pretty close to home.T...
Weekly Roundup (9/8/18-9/14-18)
SciShowThe Baller Rat That Kicks Rattlesnakes in the FaceThis little rodent might seem like an easy victim for predators, but it has some surprising talents.6 of the Planet's Best HuntersThe planet's best hunters aren't the animals you're probably thinking of.Turns Out "The Lorax...
Weekly Roundup (8/18/18-8/24/18)
SciShowWhy Doesn't Your Sphincter Get Tired?Sphincters do an important job, and they do it tirelessly. Thanks, sphincters.6 Popular "Home Remedies" That Don't Actually WorkJust because your fave Pinterest accounts swear by it doesn't mean it works.Using One of the Deadliest Neuro...
Weekly Roundup (8/11/18-8/17/18)
SciShowHow Do Polarized Sunglasses Work?The way polarized sunglasses work is deceptively complicated.5 Devastating Security Flaws You've Never Heard OfSecurity flaws are hiding in our technology all the time, and they leave us vulnerable to being hacked.Do Bacterial Cells Store Memories?Some bac...
Weekly Roundup (8/4/18-8/10/18)
SciShowWhat Happens If You Eat Mold?Eating mold probably won't kill you, but there's a reason it's not recommended.5 Things Humans Got Really Wrong About Our BodiesWith the benefit of hindsight, these ideas scientists had about our bodies seem very strange.Why You Might Want Someone Else...
Weekly Roundup (7/28/18-8/3/18)
SciShowWhy Do Prosthetic Limbs Feel Way Heavier Than Biological Ones?We don't notice how heavy our limbs are, unless they're prosthetic.6 "Vegetarian" Animals that Will Give You Nightmares These "vegetarians" aren't always the docile leaf-crunchers you might imagine them ...
Weekly Roundup (6/14/18-6/20/18)
SciShowWhat Happens If You Stop Pooping?Everyone quickly assess your fiber situation. This pooping thing is no joke.How 6 Rare Diseases Are Changing Everyday MedicineStudying rare diseases can reveal insights into how our bodies work!Meet Zealandia: The Earth's '8th Continent' (and Real-...
