SciShow
What's the Best Position to Sleep In
What's the best sleeping position? Well, with all the pseudoscience to consider, it might just depend on who you are. *The graphic shows the stomach on the wrong side of the body. It should be pictured on the left side of the body, not...
Crash Course
Buffers, the Acid Rain Slayer: Crash Course Chemistry
In this episode, Hank talks about how nutty our world is via Buffers! He defines buffers and their compositions, talks about carbonate buffering systems in nature, acid rain, pH of buffers, and titration. Plus, a really cool experiment...
SciShow
3 Weird Ways Olde Tyme People Got High
Humans have been processing plants for their narcotic effects for at least 5000 years, historically for ceremonial purposes, to deal with harsh environmental conditions or difficult situations, and sometimes even to supplement...
SciShow
Does Lactic Acid Really Cause Muscle Pain?
For decades, lactic acid has taken the blame for the muscle pain you feel when you exercise - but does it really deserve its bad reputation?
SciShow Kids
Alien Egg Experiment!
Join Jessi and Squeaks to see how you can make your very own alien egg!
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Writer vs. Creator
Watch SciShow Creator Hank Green battle brains with SciShow Writer Ceri Riley.
SciShow
How Close Are We to Cavity-Proof Teeth?
There’s nothing fun about getting a cavity! It can feel like there’s not much you can do to prevent them, but researchers are working on several ways to tackle their main cause so we can create a cavity-free world!
SciShow
3 Diseases That Make You Stink
Body odor is usually normal, but when it's extreme it can be a sign of something gone wrong.
SciShow
These plants ooze acid. #shorts #science #SciShow
These plants ooze acid. #shorts #science #SciShow
SciShow
The Strongest Acids in the World
Inside chemistry labs, chemists work with what they call superacids. No one's found a specific use for such a fantastically strong acid yet, but chemists are actively looking for one.
SciShow
Honey: Bacteria's Worst Enemy
It may not look like it sitting in that cute bear bottle, but honey is a supercharged bacteria-killing powerhouse!
SciShow
Hotter Than Death Valley | Weird Places
With acidic puddles, lava lakes, and one of the most important early hominid discoveries, the Danakil Depression is home to all of the extremes.
SciShow
These Migrating Birds Fuel Up by Eating…Mud?
A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?
Crash Course
Nomenclature - Crash Course Chemistry
Ever feel like there's a international team of bad guys changing all of the easily remembered chemical names and turning them into test-failing, number-infused, pain in the neck names? Well... you're not wrong. IUPAC exists but try to...
SciShow
The Science of Why Bacon and Eggs Are the Perfect Match
Bacon and eggs aren’t a classic flavor combo for no reason, and the science behind why they taste so good together could help us make healthier foods more appealing to our palates.
SciShow
5 of the World's Most Dangerous Chemicals
They explode when you touch them. Even a millionth of a gram can kill you. They can even disable you with their horrifying smell. SciShow introduces you to give of the most dangerous chemicals in the world.
SciShow
Why Do Workout Drinks Make My Skin Tingle
Ever get a tingling sensation while getting your sweat on? The ingredients to your drink may be why.
SciShow Kids
Can Ketchup Clean a Penny?
Squeaks loves collecting shiny pennies, but sometimes he finds one that's sort of grimy and dull. Lucky for him, Jessi knows a really cool science trick to clean up those tarnished pennies!
Crash Course
Substitution Reactions - SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms - Crash Course Organic Chemistry
We’ve already learned a bit about substitution reactions in organic chemistry and the two different paths they can follow: SN1 and SN2. In order to better predict the products of a substitution reaction and understand how they work, we...
SciShow
Here's What DNA Really Looks Like
There’s more to DNA than just the double helix we know and love: under some conditions this familiar molecule can take on unfamiliar forms, each of which can have a different impact on our health.
SciShow
Acid, Poop, and Barf: Vultures' Secret Weapons
Vultures, you eat old, putrid dead things for a living. How is that not killing you? Hank explains the secret weapons vultures use to fight off disease, avoid predators, and beat the heat. Prepare for a Sci-Show Gross-Out!
Bozeman Science
Neutralization Reaction
In a neutralization reaction (or acid-base reaction) a proton is transferred from the Brinsted--Lowry acid to the Brinsted--Lowry base. Water is amphoteric and so it can serve as either an acid or a base in a neutralization reaction. The...
SciShow
How We Could Prevent a Global Rice Shortage
Rice production needs to see a 50% increase by 2030 to keep up with population growth, but as the climate warms, rice plants will likely become less efficient. Fortunately, scientists are working on a pretty clever potential solution.
Crash Course
The Digestive System: CrashCourse Biology
Hank takes us through the bowels of the human digestive system and explains why it's all about surface area.