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The 6 Most Common Myths About Cancer

12th - Higher Ed
Cancer is a terrible disease that often ends up the subject of a lot of speculation. In this episode, we'll be debunking these 6 common myths about cancer. All of this stuff seems plausible, but these misconceptions just don't hold up....
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Precision Medicine and the Science of Clumsy Robots

12th - Higher Ed
Today on SciShow News we talk about a new research effort that is aiming to revolutionize how we treat disease. We also discuss the video where Boston Dynamics shows off it's new version of the Atlas robot by using a hockey stick to mess...
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Origins of Intolerance

12th - Higher Ed
Hank's news this week informs us on a couple of crazy science experiments, updates us on some earlier topics (dangerous asteroids and ancient phallic rock art), and briefs us on a new study that seeks to find the evolutionary origins of...
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News | Where Did Domesticated Horses Come From?

12th - Higher Ed
New information has helped us understand where domestic horses came from. And by counting some tree rings, researchers were able to find evidence of Norse presence in the Americas in 1021 CE.
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Mind Reading

12th - Higher Ed
Hank describes some scientific advances in the field of mind reading.
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Climate Change

12th - Higher Ed
In which Hank details the five scariest things that will likely happen because of climate change.
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Can Your Environment Affect Your DNA? | Epigenetics Explained

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that your environment and lived experiences can actually affect your DNA? Welcome to the world of epigenetics! In this fun episode of SciShow, Hank & his clone Circus Hank explain the power of epigenetics, which studies the...
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Amazing Scientific Discoveries Made by Ordinary People

12th - Higher Ed
Amazing scientific discoveries aren't always made by renowned scientists! Here's a few examples of times ordinary people unlocked some incredible discoveries! Let's' check it out!
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5 Scientists Who Experimented On Themselves: High Stakes Research

12th - Higher Ed
It took some time for us to realize it isn’t the best idea for scientists to experiment on themselves. But along the way, sometimes at the expense of the health of scientists, we have gained crucial insights into their areas of study.
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New Research to Help You Choose Eco-Friendly Foods | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
The environmental impact of the foods we eat can be tricky to track. But now, researchers in the UK have developed a system to estimate the impact of 57,000 food products in the UK and Ireland! And we are gaining insights into the...
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How to Get Drunk on Bread

12th - Higher Ed
A man walks in to a hospital super drunk... but claims he hasn't had a sip of alcohol. Join us today for SciShow medical mystery!
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You're Losing Bones Right Now

12th - Higher Ed
You would think that almost everyone has the same exact number of bones in their body, but that number is different, and changing, in everyone!
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Where Do Our Facial Expressions Come From?

12th - Higher Ed
Our facial expressions convey a lot about our emotions, but why? Hank explores how our evolution has helped form how we communicate with our faces. Hosted by: Hank Green
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10 Fashion Trends That Are Super Dangerous

12th - Higher Ed
Fashion fads come and go—but did you know that some fashion trends are downright dangerous?
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World’s Most Asked Questions: What Is Love?

12th - Higher Ed
People ask Google everything under the sun. One of the most commonly searched questions in the world is “What Is Love?” Allow us at SciShow to explain.
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Will You be Iron Man?

12th - Higher Ed
We have the technology! We can rebuild...ourselves! Human interface technologies like Google Glass, robotic prosthetics, and bionic eyes have the potential to help people recover lost abilities, but also to grant us new abilities. Will...
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Why You Think Your Phone Just Buzzed

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever thought you felt your phone vibrate, only to pull it out of your pocket and find that you have no new notifications? If so, you've experienced 'phantom vibration syndrome.' But what causes these mystery sensations, and are...
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Why You Can't Hear Volcanoes Erupt

12th - Higher Ed
Even if a volcano is just a few miles away, you might not hear it erupt. How is that possible? It has to do with a phenomenon known as sound shadows! Hank will tell you all about it in this new episode of SciShow! Join us!
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Why We Hallucinate While Falling Asleep

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever found yourself seeing images right before falling asleep? You might be experiencing hypnagogia.
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Why More Isn’t Always Better For DNA

12th - Higher Ed
Sometimes researchers make similar breakthroughs at similar times and that leads to great rivalries (think electricity). But what about the times that these researchers choose to collaborate? Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
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Why is Indigo in the Rainbow?

12th - Higher Ed
Indigo may be a very vague and unnecessary color, but it has an interesting history that involves some plants, turmoil, and Isaac Newton's interest in the number seven. Hosted by: Hank Green
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Why Herpes Is the Most Talented Virus Ever

12th - Higher Ed
Unlike with many other viruses, once you get a herpesvirus you’re stuck with it for life. But just how do these master trespassers accomplish this feat?
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Why Haven’t We Ended These 5 Diseases?

12th - Higher Ed
Linode offers simple, affordable, and accessible Linux cloud solutions and services. The Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of conditions that affect the poorest one fourth of the world's population. Most of them have easy cures,...
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Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?

12th - Higher Ed
The temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation?