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The Evolutionary Purpose of Fun
Animals as simple as bees and as complex as you and me… like to have fun. But what’s the point of fun? Do all animals have fun? And for that matter, what is fun?
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Your Brain Probably has a "Pokemon Region" | SciShow News
If you're a Pokémon super-fan seeing Detective Pikachu this weekend, a little bit of your brain might light up that won’t light up in the brains of those that didn’t try to catch 'em all! Find out why that's important to understanding...
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Fun in the Sun | SciShow Kids Compilation
It’s a sunny day at The Fort, so Squeaks and Mr. Brown are watching videos from the past to remind themselves of all the fun experiments they can do when it’s sunny outside!
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Where Does Frost Come From? | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
If you've ever gone outside really early on a cold day in fall, you might have seen a thin layer of sparkly ice crystals covering everything! That ice is called frost, and it can only form if the weather is exactly right!
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Brr! 5 Videos about Winter!
The snow is really coming down where Jessi lives, so she and Squeaks decided to stay indoors where it's nice and warm and look back on some of the amazing things they've learned about winter! Grab a fuzzy sweater and a mug of cocoa and...
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The Science of Spring!
It's finally spring where Jessi and Squeaks live! Join them as they take a look back at some of their favorite springtime subjects like why it rains, how plants grow, and all the amazing bugs you can find in the spring!
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4 Things to Do When It's Too Cold Outside! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks were supposed to go sledding today, but it's really cold outside! That won't stop them from having fun, though! Join them as they look back on some great experiments to do on a freezing cold day!
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Can Hanging Upside Down Kill You?
When you were a kid, did anyone ever tell you that your head would explode if you hung upside down for too long? Well... they might have been on to something.
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The Science of Fall | Compilation | SciShow Kids
The leaves are falling from the trees and the air is getting chilly where Jessi and Squeaks live, which can only mean one thing: it's fall! And to celebrate the season, they've put together a bunch of videos about all the fun things you...
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SciShow Preview
Hank gives you a sneak peek into SciShow - a new YouTube program that just might change the way you look at your planet, your universe, and even yourself.
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Fun in the Summer Sun… on Saturn
For 13 years, the Cassini probe circled Saturn and sent back fascinating data about the seasons of Saturn as it moved through a 29 Earth year Saturnian year.
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What is a Blizzard? | Winter Science | Weather Science | SciShow Kids
Usually when it's snowing outside, it's really calm, pretty, and fun to play in! But there are certain types of big snowstorms, called blizzards, that can get really windy, wild, and even dangerous!
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We Had Catnip All Wrong
Why do cats love catnip so much? Researchers have found a possible evolutionary answer to this adorable feline phenomenon!
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What Is the Sun Made Of? | Dr. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Have you ever wondered what the sun is made of? Dr. Cecilia Payne-Gaposhkin wondered that, too, and she used science to figure out the answer! Find out how she did that and more about her amazing life and...
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Explore the Fort! | SciShow Kids Compilation
Welcome back to the Fort! There's always a lot going on around here, so feel free to take a look around, say hello to all of our friends, and have fun watching some of their favorite videos! See you again soon!
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How Do Toys Glow in the Dark?
Did you play with glow in the dark toys as a kid? They’re super cool, but kind of mysterious. How do they glow after all? Hank explains the phenomenon in this quick question.
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How Compost Is Made: A Field Trip!
Composting is a way to turn scraps of food you aren't going to eat anymore into healthy soil for your garden! But how does food turn in to dirt?! Mister Brown and Squeaks take a trip to SoilCycle, a place that makes compost in their...
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Taking Pictures With the Sun!
Did you know there's a way to make art using the light from the sun? It's called a cyanotype, and Mister Brown is going to tell you all about how they work, and how to make your own!
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How Animals Find Their Way Home!
Jessi and Squeaks are back from their research trip and ready to keep learning with all of you! And on their trip back to The Fort, Jessi thought up a really interesting questions: how do animals find their way home?
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All About Your Body! | Human Body Compilation
The human body is a complicated thing! To be able to move, fight off diseases, and even see colors, lots of different systems and organs need to work together. Squeaks' robot body is pretty complicated, too, so Jessi has put together a...
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How Living Things Work Together
Bill and Webb can’t seem to agree, so they head the The Fort where Mister Brown tries to help them work together by teaching them about mutualisms, or when different types of animals help each other in the wild! Next Generation Science...
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The Secret of Frozen Frogs! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
On a cold day, sometimes people will say "I'm freezing!," even though they aren't actually frozen like ice. But there is a very special animal that can say "I'm freezing" and mean it: wood frogs! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about the...
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How Do Squirrels Find the Food they Hide? | How Animals Prepare for Winter | SciShow Kids
Squirrels eat a lot of things that are pretty tricky to find in the winter, like nuts and berries. Luckily for them, they have lots of clever ways to store up food to last them through the cold parts of the year!
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How to Find a Meteorite!
Maybe you've seen a shooting star, a bright streak of light that zips across the sky! But did you know that those shooting stars are actually rocks falling from space? And sometimes you can find them on the ground! Find out how with...