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Your Dog Questions Answered! | Compilation
People and dogs have been best buddies for, like, 15,000 years, but there are still some things we don't know about them! That's why SciShow has put together this handy compilation answering some of the common questions we all have about...
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The Strange Case of the Missing Sunscreen Gene
If you've ever spent too much time in the sun and forgotten to put on sunscreen, you know how painful a sunburn can be. But for some animals, forgetting the sunscreen wouldn't be a problem because they can just produce their own!
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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.
Be Smart
Sunburn, Sweat and the Science of Summer!
A summertime look at why we sweat, why we burn, and why our fingers wrinkle in the pool
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SciShow Quiz Show: Pit Stains & Climate Change
Megan Toenyes, a former SciShow videomaker returns for a showdown with her former employer!
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Why Do Koalas Hug Trees?
As if koalas could be any more adorable, they also tend to spend a lot of their time hugging trees. But why? Quick Questions has the answer!
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Why Does Being in the Sun Make You So Tired?
The beach is nice, but why does spending time out in the sun leave us feeling so exhausted?
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Why Does Garlic Ruin Dates?
So you went to a nice Italian restaurant for your dinner date and now your entire body reeks of garlic. What is this treachery?
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Why Does Body-Temperature Air Feel Hot?
You'd think that air that was the same temperature as your body would feel neutral, but if you've ever been outside when it's 37 degrees Celsius out... you know that's not the case!
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Where Do Camels Store Their Water?
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!
Bozeman Science
Unit 4 Review - Homeostasis
Paul Andersen reviews the major concepts within the fourth unit of the new AP Biology framework. He begins by differentiating between negative and positive feedback loops. He explains how a stable internal environment is maintained...
TED Talks
Imogen Heap: "Wait It Out"
Imogen Heap plays a powerful stripped-down version of "Wait It Out," from her new record, Ellipse.
SciShow
Can Dogs Smell Fear?
We're taught to be cool around strange dogs because they smell fear, and that might be true, but your fear is probably freaking them out too!
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3 Terrible Old-Timey Ways to (Not) Lose Weight
From sauna pants to fat jigglers, people used to try to lose weight in some rather unconventional ways. They really did not work.
Crash Course
The Integumentary System, Part 2 - Skin Deeper: Crash Course A&P
Today Hank wraps up this look at your integumentary system and all the hard work it does protecting you from and helping you interact with the world around you. -- Table of Contents: Protects Your Body 1:25 Senses the Outside World 1:42...
SciShow Kids
How Do Koalas Stay Cool? Animal Science for Kids
Koalas live where it’s often hot and dry. But koalas can’t sweat! So how do they keep cool? Jessi has the answer!
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7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
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Why You Can't Really Sweat Out Toxins
The human body has a few built-in methods for getting rid of toxins. Sweating seems like it should be one of them, but it isn't doing as much as you think.
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Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?
It seems like the easiest way to avoid tiny parasites is to just slap on your animal’s tick or flea collar and hike into the woods worry-free. But you definitely shouldn’t.
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Why Do Your Eyes Get Red in the Pool?
It's not just chlorine that irritates your eyes in a pool. It's actually something a lot more disgusting
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
When you think about it, your eyebrows are a little strange! But they're also really important! From protecting your eyes to helping others know how you feel, those little bits of hair in the middle of your face have some big jobs!
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Shiver?
Have you ever been so cold that your body shakes really fast? That’s called shivering, and Jessi and Squeaks are going to explain what causes it!
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Do My Feet Smell Like Doritos?
Hank tackles another one of the internet's most-asked questions: What makes feet stink? And maybe more importantly, why do they sometimes smell like ... snack food?
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How Do Soap and Water Make Us Clean Chemistry for Kids
A SciShow Kids viewer wrote us and asked: How does soap work? Find out what really happens when you take a bath!