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7 New Species Discovered in Cities

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!
Instructional Video8:05
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7 Myths About Movement

12th - Higher Ed
Bumblebees fly, lights turn on, and you can ride a bike without falling over. We all know these things to be true, but what you may not know is the real reason behind why they work. Join Olivia to bust seven myths about motion.
Instructional Video9:06
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6 Reasons We Have to Say a Study Was "In Mice"

12th - Higher Ed
A lot of our videos include the disclaimer "Mice aren't people." But why do we keep saying this, and if rodent studies aren't effective, why do we keep using them?
Instructional Video8:29
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5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain

12th - Higher Ed
You might want a really sturdy umbrella to dig into this video, because we’re discussing 5 animals that have a tendency to rain down from the sky and the reasons we think this might be happening!
Instructional Video9:11
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5 of the World's Most Bizarre Seeds

12th - Higher Ed
Some plants have very unique ways to disperse their seeds. Olivia introduces 5 of the most bizarre seeds in the world!
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5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy

12th - Higher Ed
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that.
Instructional Video8:06
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5 Animals That Sleep Too Much (and One That Might Not Need To)

12th - Higher Ed
In the animal kingdom, sleeping can be dangerous. Lying completely motionless and unconscious for hours at a time is just asking for trouble. There are, however, some sleepy risk-takers who spend almost all of their days snoozing.
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3 of the World's Most Intensely Colored Living Things

12th - Higher Ed
For most living things the color you see when you look at them is determined by pigments. But some of the most vivid colors we see in nature get their signature looks WITHOUT colorful molecules. How do these intense colors get their power?
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3 Deadly Diseases You've Probably Never Heard Of

12th - Higher Ed
There are some diseases, like Zika or malaria, that get a lot of media coverage. However, every year, millions of people are infected with diseases that are just as deadly that we never hear anything about.
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Your Brain Probably has a "Pokemon Region" | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
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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Yet More Evidence That Vaping Is Probably Terrible | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that your body's fight-or-flight response to danger may, in part, come from inside your bones? Plus, another study suggests that vaping may impair to your ability to fight off lung infections.
Instructional Video11:39
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Why It Actually Took 50 Years to Make COVID mRNA Vaccines

12th - Higher Ed
The FDA recently approved two mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, but it was a challenge to make this type of vaccine work. And it took decades of research to get us to the point where scientists could make those vaccines as quickly as they did.
Instructional Video9:27
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Why Don't We Have Nuclear Fusion Power Yet?

12th - Higher Ed
Thanks to LastPass for sponsoring this video. Check out LastPass here: http://bit.ly/2GbcEci Fusion power is supposed to save us from fossil fuels, so when is nuclear fusion going to be a viable option and why has it been so elusive?
Instructional Video8:40
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Why Do These Animals Get Tied Up in Knots?

12th - Higher Ed
Ready your puns, viewers! From sick worm kings to uncomfortable floating snakes, today's episode is all about four types of animals that can get tied up in knots (either intentionally or...knot).
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Why Animals Take Care of Other Animals' Young

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that some species take care of young that are not their own? This surprising practice is called alloparenting, and it’s been observed in animals from otters, like Rosa and Selka, to birds to baboons!
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This Robot Filled the Deep Ocean Gap in the Carbon Cycle

12th - Higher Ed
Carbon is fundamental to life on Earth. And it goes through a complex cycle, from up in the atmosphere, to the depths of the ocean. But down there, the carbon trail gets harder to follow. Or at least, it was that way until this little...
Instructional Video12:53
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They're Breaking the Species Barrier

12th - Higher Ed
There are wild hybridizations happening all the time! Here are five weird and wild hybrids that aren't just cool but could teach us something too. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) 0:00 Intro 1:06 Arctic Oddballs 3:43 Bouncing Baby Bears...
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The Truth Behind Monkeypox

12th - Higher Ed
Is Monkeypox truly as dangerous as the media says? The current human monkeypox outbreak has left many feeling uneasy about the potential of another pandemic. Whether it's fact or fiction, we'll show you what we know about Monkeypox in...
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The Secrets Hidden in Your Tears, Earwax, and Other Secretions

12th - Higher Ed
Our various secretions - from tears to earwax - can tell us more about our bodies than you might think!
Instructional Video9:06
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The Messy Path to the First Successful Organ Transplants

12th - Higher Ed
Today, the organ transplantation is one of the well-known medical treatment, but the road to the first successful organ transplant was full of challenges, discoveries, and a whole lot of work.
Instructional Video9:06
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The Bizarre Evolution of Hemipenes (yes...hemipenes.)

12th - Higher Ed
Snakes have two penises (aka hemipenes) that come in a diverse array of shapes and sizes. And they could owe it all to their lack of legs.
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The Amazing and Delicate World of Bees

12th - Higher Ed
Yes, there is a chance they might sting you, but bees are incredibly vital to our ecosystem as we know it. Join Hank for a compilation of our favorite bee episodes—we know this one is a real stinger! We mean, zinger!
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The 4 Greatest Mysteries of Physics

12th - Higher Ed
There are still some great mysteries of our universe that physicists can't explain. How is that possible? Join us as we break down the 4 greatest mysteries of physics in this episode of SciShow hosted by Michael Aranda!
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Some Of You Can See The Invisible

12th - Higher Ed
We know that not everyone's vision is perfect, which is why some of us need glasses. But some people can also just see more stuff than others! From seeing UV and infrared light, to even having bonus color receptors in our eyes, there are...