Instructional Video2:43
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Why Is It so Hard to Swat a Fly?

12th - Higher Ed
Flies are evasive buzzing machines that make it nearly impossible to swat. Luckily, science has some explanation to help you predict their next move. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
Instructional Video3:57
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Why is Indigo in the Rainbow?

12th - Higher Ed
Indigo may be a very vague and unnecessary color, but it has an interesting history that involves some plants, turmoil, and Isaac Newton's interest in the number seven. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video5:45
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Why Herpes Is the Most Talented Virus Ever

12th - Higher Ed
Unlike with many other viruses, once you get a herpesvirus you’re stuck with it for life. But just how do these master trespassers accomplish this feat?
Instructional Video12:21
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Why Haven’t We Ended These 5 Diseases?

12th - Higher Ed
Linode offers simple, affordable, and accessible Linux cloud solutions and services. The Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of conditions that affect the poorest one fourth of the world's population. Most of them have easy cures,...
Instructional Video11:27
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Why Haven't We Eradicated Polio?

12th - Higher Ed
If we’ve had vaccines for the polio virus for almost 70 years, why haven’t we been able to fully eradicate it from the globe? Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
Instructional Video3:57
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Why Don’t Humans Have Whiskers?

12th - Higher Ed
You might have a beard, or a mustache, or even a soul patch. What you don't have are whiskers. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video2:13
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Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?

12th - Higher Ed
How do they do it? Penguins standing on ice, not only for days, but their whole lives! And their feet don’t hurt like ours would. It has something to do with blood and an amazing twist that penguins have developed.
Instructional Video3:25
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Why Does Hair Get Frizzy When It's Humid?

12th - Higher Ed
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Instructional Video2:55
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Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?

12th - Higher Ed
The temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation?
Instructional Video4:30
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Why Days Are Getting Longer

12th - Higher Ed
You can complain about having the longest day ever today, and here is the science to prove it!
Instructional Video5:24
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Why Can’t You Use E15 Gas in Summer?

12th - Higher Ed
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in North American birds for the first time in seven years. And U.S. President Biden is temporarily lifting the country's summertime ban on E15 gasoline.
Instructional Video5:43
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Why Can't We Design A Bear-Proof Trash Can?

12th - Higher Ed
Why is it so hard for us to keep the bears out of our trash? Well, it turns out that trash cans are basically like giant food puzzles for the bears, and they are determined to win... But, we can use their wily trash-nabbing instincts...
Instructional Video2:29
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Why Isn't Cling Wrap as Good as It Used to Be?

12th - Higher Ed
Back in my day, cling wrap was so much better! Have you ever wondered why cling wrap doesn't seem to work as well as you remember it to? Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video2:23
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Why Does Wasabi Burn Your Nose?

12th - Higher Ed
The answer to why wasabi is such a nose burner has to do with a compound that researchers are trying to use in a creative way! Hosted by: Stefan Chin
Instructional Video3:27
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Why Do Corgi Mixes Always Look Like Corgis?

12th - Higher Ed
Humans have had a soft spot for these furry little mutants ever since our friendship with dogs began, but why is it that Corgi mixes often just look like a Corgi that’s wearing a costume?
Instructional Video1:49
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Why Do Cat Eyes Glow in the Dark?

12th - Higher Ed
Those eerie shining orbs staring at you from the bushes when you take the trash out at night could be any number of animals, but why do their eyes glow like that? Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video2:13
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Why Can't My Cat See a Treat in Front of Her Face?

12th - Higher Ed
Cats are known for having fantastic night vision, but why is it during the day my cats can't see the treat that I'm putting right in front of them?
Instructional Video4:50
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Why are We So Much Chubbier than Other Apes?

12th - Higher Ed
Chimpanzees and bonobos may be very close to us humans on the tree of life, but one of our differences is the way we store fat. That difference comes down to types of fat cells and our DNA. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video1:45
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Why Are Some People Double-Jointed?

12th - Higher Ed
You might have a friend who is “double-jointed" and can bend their fingers in freaky ways. Why are they are so flexible?
Instructional Video5:12
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Why Are COVID Fatality Rates Dropping?

12th - Higher Ed
Near the end of 2020, we got some puzzling but good news: COVID-19 fatality rates have been dropping. Here are a few factors that might help explain why we’re seeing this trend.
Instructional Video2:52
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Where Do Camels Store Their Water?

12th - Higher Ed
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!
Instructional Video3:29
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When Winter Gives Dead Branches Hair

12th - Higher Ed
What is this strange looking stuff? Is this branch just covered in fungus!? Well, it’s not fungus...but fungus DOES have something to do with it!
Instructional Video4:37
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What's the Deal with Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Multiple companies and organizations have announced early results about their COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what we know about Pfizer's.
Instructional Video2:19
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What's the Best Position for Pooping?

12th - Higher Ed
Everybody poops ... but is it possible that you're pooping all wrong? Learn the science behind the greatest debate of our time: squat vs. sit! Thanks to Patreon Patron Maia for asking this important question!