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We Can “Bring Back” The Woolly Mammoth. Should We?
In the quest to understand how evolution basically built the woolly mammoth, we may have found the blueprints for building them ourselves.
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Could Dinosaurs Have Been Warm-Blooded?
For a long time, scientists have debated whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Turns out, they were probably somewhere in between.
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Obesity
Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.
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Most Metabolism Boosters Are BS
Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.
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5 Science-Backed Barbecue Tips
It's barbecue season around the SciShow office, which means applying our knowledge of science to this delicious outdoor past-time.
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We Just Found Out Fat Cells Can Move!
Fat cells don't often receive praise in everyday life, but they probably deserve more credit, as they might be healing our wounds.
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The Truth About the Keto Diet: Does Science Support It?
Keto was all the rage... until it wasn't. If you haven't heard of keto, welcome to the diet that promotes the consumption of ground beef, olive oil and lots of cheese... sounds like a dream, right? Maybe not. Join Michael Aranda for a...
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The Real Paleo Diet
The paleo diet is becoming more popular, but research suggests its claims aren’t all that scientific. Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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The Alien Egg Experiment
Hank brings us another simple experiment that demonstrates the important biochemical process of osmosis by turning a chicken egg into a frightening alien-looking thing.
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What Causes 'Old People Smell'?
If you've ever associated a smell with old age, you weren't imagining it—it all has to do with the chemistry of our skin.
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Why Do Humans Have Butts?
If you've been wondering why we have butts, wonder no more! We have an answer for you.
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How Junk Food Hacks Your Brain
Scientists think that evolution may not have prepared our brains for donuts, and an international research team has found out that some of earth’s oldest, largest trees are suddenly on the decline.
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Why Our Brains Love Junk Food
Hank explains the scientific reasons behind why we humans generally prefer to eat donut hamburgers to carrots.
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5 Science-Backed Barbecue Tips
It's barbecue season around the SciShow office, which means applying our knowledge of science to this delicious outdoor past-time.
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Extreme Animal Milks You Probably Don't Want To Drink
All mammals produce milk, but you probably wouldn't want to dip your cookies in all of them.
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How the Vitamins Got Their Names
The list of vitamins can be kind of confusing, what with all those B vitamins and a random K thrown in. But every name has its story.
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Why Our Sewers are Plagued by Fatbergs
Sure, throwing grease down the drain is not great for the plumbing in your home, but it can actually cause problems on a much bigger scale in the form of FOGs - also known as fatbergs. And yes, those are as gross as they sound.
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Do Fat Cells Ever Really Go Away?
Okay- you lost weight, but what actually happened to those fat-storing cells?
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Why Is Salt So Bad for You, Anyway?
You've probably been told that eating too much salt is bad for you, especially if you have high blood pressure. But what exactly does salt do to our bodies that can make it so hard on our hearts?
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How the Keto Diet Went from Arctic Staple to Bro-Science
The keto diet is a high fat, low carb diet that proponents say is not just great for losing weight, but is good for your brain health, too. Does the science behind the diet back those claims up? We delve into the origin of the keto diet...
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The Chemistry of Fried Food
You know it, and you love it. Fried food! But there’s more to fried dishes than just plopping food into hot oil. You have to know what’s up with the food you’re cooking and what oils will work best for you dish.
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Obesity
Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.
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What Happens When You Stop Eating?
You know what starvation is, but do you know what it does to you? Hank walks you through the three major metabolic phases of starvation, from burning sugars to, basically, self-cannibalism.
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The Real Reason It's So Hard to Lose Weight
You probably know that losing weight is really hard. But it may not be just because of your cheat day frequency; your body actually fights back to make losing weight harder.