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Hacking the Brain: The Future of Prosthetics

12th - Higher Ed
We usually think of 'hacking' as a bad thing, but scientists are working on ways to hack the brain that will greatly benefit people with prosthetics, and maybe someday people with paralysis.
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Eating Your Immunizations

12th - Higher Ed
For those with a fear of needles, edible vaccines seem like some distant utopian dream, but that dream may soon be a reality... for chickens.
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Don't Eat the Watermelon Snow!

12th - Higher Ed
You know, it's probably best to just not put snow in your mouth regardless of color. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ----------
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COVID-19 Reinfections Are a Thing: Here’s What We Know So Far | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers believe you can get reinfected with COVID-19, but we're not quite sure if that's a bad thing yet.
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Can We Really Develop a Cure for the Stomach Flu?

12th - Higher Ed
Currently, there is no cure for viral gastroenteritis—more commonly known as the stomach flu. However new research into cytokines has the potential to change that! Join Hank for a new episode of SciShow where we'll discuss if a stomach...
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Antibiotics In Your Nose!

12th - Higher Ed
We have plenty of exciting news on holes in the earth and holes in your face! One of them broke records and the other keeps you healthy.
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A Surprisingly Simple Secret to Supersonic Flight

12th - Higher Ed
Making a faster plane takes more than building better engines and structures. To go supersonic, engineers had to solve hundreds of problems -- including ditching one of the biggest assumptions in aerodynamics!
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A Kilogram Is Now a Kilogram—Forever | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
This week in SciShow News, there's a new kilogram in town, and we might be closer to understanding why people love coffee so much!
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6 Animals Living Their Best Lives in Cities | Synurbic Species

12th - Higher Ed
When humans build a city, most species in the area tend to disappear. But there are some, called synurbic species, that are living their best lives in our concrete jungles. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
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What Omicron Means for the Pandemic’s Future | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
New variants of SARS-CoV-2 have emerged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with the latest one being Omicron. We’re still trying to learn about its effects and what it means for the overall course of the pandemic, but here’s what we know...
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What Is Taurine and Why's It in My Energy Drink?

12th - Higher Ed
Energy drinks- you've had them, or at least you're well aware of their presence in today's culture. But what is actually in these things? Especially the mysterious ingredient TAURINE?
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What is Restless Leg Syndrome?

12th - Higher Ed
We all get a jittery after sitting still for too long. But some people experience an irresistible urge to move their legs, and it can seriously affect their daily lives.
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What a Cochlear Implant Actually Sounds Like

12th - Higher Ed
If you're not hearing impaired, you may wonder what it's like to wear a cochlear implant—what does it actually sound like? Unlike what you may think, cochlear implants don't generate sound like a hearing aid would. Instead, they actually...
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We Might Be Totally Wrong About Alzheimer’s

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists found that the prevailing hypothesis of how the Alzheimer’s disease starts might be wrong, and some viruses could be the culprit.
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We Can't Live Without You | Synanthropic Animals

12th - Higher Ed
From the spider in the corner of your house, to the moths in your attic, synanthropic species don't just live among us, they literally depend on us to live. Hosted by: Hank Green
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These Frogs Hide Thanks to Transparent Skin

12th - Higher Ed
Hanging out in the trees of Central and South America are some frogs with pretty unusual coloration. Which is to say, parts of them have no color at all. Their bellies are completely see-through!
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The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions

12th - Higher Ed
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
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The Trouble with This Year's Flu Season

12th - Higher Ed
We here at SciShow know of two things that can help you get through this flu season: a flu shot, and watching this video. Make sure you do both! Hosted by: Hank Green
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The Science of Screaming, And What Was the Biggest Dinosaur?

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists dissect the human scream for the first time, and also re-think what was thought to be the biggest dinosaur in the world.
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The Science of Hyperloop

12th - Higher Ed
Michael Aranda explains the nuts and bolts of Hyperloop, the new magnet-driven, solar-powered transit system proposed by Spacex genius Elon Musk. Learn how Musk answered three vexing questions to create the transportation of the future...
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The Science of Chocolate

12th - Higher Ed
While you unwrap that luscious truffle, let Hank explain the science of chocolate -- where it comes from, what its active ingredient is, and how it works. Also learn the difference between chocolate, cocoa, cacao and coca, so you really...
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The Real Story of John Snow

12th - Higher Ed
While you might hear the name John Snow and think of dragons and unfruitful endings. There was a real life physician whose efforts saved lives and built the foundation for modern epidemiology.
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Have We Discovered a Cure for Cancer... on Accident?

12th - Higher Ed
Is there actually a cure for cancer? A universal cure would be a truly historic achievement in medicine, and it seems that scientists may have found it... by accident. Watch this new episode of SciShow and find out more! Hosted by: Hank...
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Great Minds: James Hutton, Founder of Geology

12th - Higher Ed
Rocks are more than just rocks, they're the key to Earth's history!