Curated Video
Where Did the Moon Come From?
New ReviewSciShow Space takes you to the moon! Learn about the competing theories about how Earth's closest neighbor formed.
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You Can’t Actually Die Of Old Age
New ReviewDespite centuries of death records to the contrary, “dying of old age” is not medically possible; instead, it’s just a convenient catch-all.
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Why We Haven’t Learned More In 101 Years Of Trying
New ReviewAlmost everything we know about the reproductive practices of European eels comes from a genius study conducted more than 100 years ago.
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Why These Bears “Waste” Food
New ReviewOptimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than eating it - but even then, what’s “wasted” doesn’t necessarily go to waste.
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Why The Ocean Needs Salt
New ReviewOur oceans don’t technically contain salt, but the ions salt is made of play a critical role in planet-wide processes that make the Earth habitable.
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Why Do Weeping Willows Weep?
New ReviewMost trees reach for the sun – but not the weeping willow. Why?
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Why Do People Hate Koalas?
New ReviewOn the Internet, koalas get an unnecessary amount of hate, so let's debunk some of the most pervasive koala myths!
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The WEIRD Way Monkeys Got to America
New ReviewMany of the greatest biological dispersal events in history likely happened because animals inadvertently traveled across the oceans on floating debris.
MinuteEarth
MinuteEarth Explains: Animal Winners and Losers
New ReviewIn this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we keep score on the winners and losers of the animal kingdom. 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Why Only Some Monkeys Have Awesome Tails • Why Only Some Monkeys Have Awesome Tails 1:57 - Rise Of The...
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Is Bigger Better?
New ReviewElephants might be strong, but they are weak compared to ants because ants have certain advantages that allow them to outlift their larger competitors.
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In The Future, Death Will Be Different
New ReviewIn the future, humans will likely die of a very different suite of causes than we do now, thanks to advances in healthcare, an aging population, and changes in the environment.
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How To Survive Poison
New ReviewIt’s not just how much you take in; it’s how fast your body can purge it.
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Apparently tree FINGERPRINTS are a thing
New ReviewEvery species on Earth has a fingerprint - whether or not they have fingers at all.
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How A Whale And A Bear Beat The System
New ReviewWhile the rest of the world’s megafauna are still foundering in the anthropocene era, these two big animals have used little animal strategies to bounce back. Way back.
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Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying
New ReviewBecause eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses, leading to remarkably accurate predictions and helping invent the science of astronomy.
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Ancient Humans Made Millions Of These - We Don’t Know Why
New ReviewThe Acheulean handaxe was the most common tool of early humans, but we still don’t know what the heck they used it for.
Bozeman Science
The Endocrine System
New ReviewPaul Andersen explains the major elements in the endocrine system. He explains how glands produce hormones which target cells. He differentiates between water soluble and lipid soluble hormones. He then describes the hormones and actions...
SciShow
To Save Sinking Cities, Just Add Water
New ReviewIt's more than climate change putting coastal cities at risk of catastrophic flooding. Subsidence, or sinking, affects cities as they pump out groundwater to use. The solution might be as simple as putting it back.
SciShow
Should You Get Multiple Shots in the Same Arm?
New ReviewWhen you get two doses of a vaccine, you might assume that it doesn't matter which arm gets the shots. But some evidence suggests that it does.
SciShow
The Rocky Road to the Most Powerful Rocket in History
New ReviewIn 2024, NASA plans to send the first humans to the Moon (well, around the Moon) in over 50 years ago. And in order to get the necessary oomph to hurl those astronauts over there, NASA will be using its most powerful rocket ever: the...
SciShow
The Rare Fossils We Find By The Thousands
New ReviewEurypterids are rare in the fossil record overall. But when we find these 400-million-year-old "sea scorpions," we find LOTS of them.
SciShow
The OTHER Genome Project That’s Transforming Medicine
New ReviewYou've heard of the Human Genome Project, and how having all that info about our genes could help us treat /tons/ of diseases. But a newer project wants to zoom out a little and use different genetic information to help us solve our...
SciShow
The Implant That Literally Freezes Away Pain
New ReviewIt's no secret that cold can help treat a source of pain, like a sprained ankle or even a burn. But new technology might be able to take that principle and apply it /directly/ onto your nerves!
SciShow
What Took Down These Three Ancient Civilizations?
New ReviewWhen it comes to piecing together what happened to civilizations that no longer exist, it can be challenging to solve the mystery. But research into Angkor, the Akkadian Empire, and even the Norse of Greenland, is helping us see that...