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The Truth About Asparagus and Your Pee

12th - Higher Ed
An astonishing amount of research has gone into the question of whether asparagus really makes your urine smell funny. Sci Show explains it all inside!
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The Quietest, Oldest, and Magnetic-iest Science of 2018

12th - Higher Ed
2018 was full of exciting discoveries and incredible advancements in the field of science. So today, we are taking a look back at 2018 to highlight three more great science news stories!
Instructional Video4:17
SciShow

The People Who Lived in Denisova Cave | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Once upon a time, we coexisted with other human species. And there’s one place on Earth that may have taught us more about that than any other single site.
Instructional Video4:03
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The Deal with Carbs

12th - Higher Ed
Carbs are pinned to be the villains in many diets, but those poor guys are just misunderstood.
Instructional Video5:31
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The Catastrophic Flood That Triggered an Ice Age | ft. PBS Eons

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that a massive ancient flood triggered a thousand year ice age? 13,000 years ago, North America seemed to be thawing from a 2.6 million-year ice age. Then, a huge swath of Earth was suddenly plunged back into the cold for...
Instructional Video2:38
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Should You Worry About Caffeine Dehydrating You?

12th - Higher Ed
There’s a widespread belief that caffeinated drinks will make you dehydrated because the caffeine itself makes you pee. But is caffeine affecting you as much as you think?
Instructional Video2:15
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Science on Trial in Italy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank has some thoughts on the news that several Italian scientists who were convicted of 29 counts manslaughter for making an "inadequate risk-assessment" before an earthquake.
Instructional Video5:26
SciShow

Mistletoe: The Holiday Plant That Shouldn’t Exist

12th - Higher Ed
Mistletoe's ability to stay green through harsh, cold weather has made it a symbol of holiday romance for centuries. But it relies on some very strange (and occasionally disgusting) adaptations to stay vibrant and healthy all winter long.
Instructional Video10:16
SciShow

Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: What We Know Right Now | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
You might have heard that we found a cure for the COVID-19, and that it comes from a drug we've used for centuries. But let's take a breath and look at the facts.
Instructional Video4:09
SciShow

How Do You Make Memories?

12th - Higher Ed
What if you couldn’t remember anything past 30 seconds? Let us introduce you to a man named Henry Molaison who was diagnosed with anterograde amnesia. He couldn’t form new memories.
Instructional Video2:31
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Homophobia and Consumerism

12th - Higher Ed
Hank discusses some new research that studied what makes us unhappy with ourselves and with other people, focusing on homophobia and consumerism.
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SciShow

Gluten

12th - Higher Ed
Gluten is a sticky protein composite found in cereal grains. Hank gives us some insight into the importance of gluten in history, as well as its impact on health in our own time.
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SciShow

Do I Only Use 10% of My Brain?

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow debunks the myth that you only use 10 percent of your brain. So, how much do you really use? And how do we know?
Instructional Video3:05
SciShow

Can Dogs Smell Fear?

12th - Higher Ed
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!
Instructional Video8:49
SciShow

A Brief History of Birth Control

12th - Higher Ed
Gym teacher Hank gives us the full story of the past, present, and future of birth control.
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SciShow

8 Incredible Record-Breaking Bridges

12th - Higher Ed
All across the world people need to get from one place to another. And sometimes to get to that other place we need bridges. Here are eight bridges that are extraordinary in their own way, from standing the test of time to handling...
Instructional Video12:23
SciShow

5 Unexplainable Mysteries Explained by Science

12th - Higher Ed
Do you want to know how some of Earth's most fascinating mysteries have been solved by science? Join us and learn about 5 thought-to-be unexplainable mysteries—explained! Hosted by Hank Green.
Instructional Video9:48
SciShow

5 Scary Weather Phenomena You Do NOT Want to Experience

12th - Higher Ed
Weather isn’t all sunshine and rainbows—sometimes it’s rain, and sometimes that rain looks like....blood?? Join us for wild episode of SciShow where we'll show you 5 scary weather phenomena that is downright spooky! Hosted by: Stefan Chin.
Instructional Video8:05
SciShow

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 Video4:41
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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.
Instructional Video5:35
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This Molecule Has Saved Billions of Lives, How Do We Make It Without Killing Ourselves?

12th - Higher Ed
Ammonia is extremely useful to us as a crucial ingredient in fertilizers. But producing it also has a significant carbon footprint, which is why scientists have been on the hunt for a way to make ammonia production greener.
Instructional Video6:02
SciShow

The Truth Behind the Disappearing Lakes

12th - Higher Ed
Around the world, there are lakes that disappear without warning. Then, suddenly without warning, they sometimes return! This vanishing and reappearing affect reveals some surprising connections. Learn all about it with Hank on this new...
Instructional Video5:04
SciShow

The Problem with Bee Venom Therapy

12th - Higher Ed
Does bee venom therapy work? Stings cause pain, itching, or even death in some people, so how might potential benefits outweigh the risks?
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SciShow

The Oversized Invasive Carrot That Can Give You Third Degree Burns

12th - Higher Ed
All plants get energy from the sun, but the giant hogweed gets another, dangerous superpower from the sun's light: the ability to burn skin with its sap.