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Malaria Lifecycle Part 2: Mosquito Host (2016)
409 views / 0 likes - addedAn accurate visualization of the complete Malaria lifecycle, derived from scientific data sets, microscopy and published literature on the parasite's biology. Everything presented is accurate in scale, structure, and dynamic behavior of mosquito, parasite
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Why are mosquito bites so itchy? #shorts #science #scishowkids #mosquito #insects
90 views / 0 likes - addedHosted by: Jessi Knudsen Castaeda (she/her/they/them)Michal Richardson: WriterKyle Nackers: Fact CheckerAlex Billow: Script EditorMadison Lynn: VideographerSam Schultz: Script SupervisorAimee Roberts: PuppeteerStefan Chin: EditorDaniel Comiskey: Editorial
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Malaria Lifecycle Part 1: Human Host (2016)
548 views / 0 likes - addedThis visualization reconstructs malaria infection of a human child via mosquito bite, through invasion of cellular tissues including the liver and blood. All features are to scale, including mosquito, blood vessels, human cells and parasite. The visualiza
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The Loathsome, Lethal Mosquito - Rose Eveleth
1,229 views / 1 likes - addedView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-loathsome-lethal-mosquito-rose-eveleth Everyone hates mosquitos. Besides the annoying buzzing and biting, mosquito-borne diseases like malaria kill over a million people each year (plus horses, dogs and cats
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What Does Malaria Do to the Human Body?
672 views / 0 likes - addedMalaria is one of the oldest diseases in human history, dating back to ancient civilizations in Greece and China. It has even been attributed to aiding the fall of the Roman Empire.So if weve been fighting malaria for so long, why havent we been able to s
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The search for a safer mosquito spray
588 views / 0 likes - addedSafer, cheaper, better-smelling insect repellent is coming thanks to recent research from UC Riverside that lets researchers know what a bug’s nose knows. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1fUWHyY How Do Our Bodies Fight Off Dangerous Chemicals? https://youtu.be/8
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Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?
814 views / 3 likes - addedWhy are mosquito bites so itchy? Stop scratching while Jessi explains! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records
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How Malaria Was Eradicated In The U.S.
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Why Malaria Isn’t Just a Tropical Disease
674 views / 0 likes - addedWatch Hot Mess here! ►► http://bit.ly/hotmess_sub Malaria is a global disease that we've beaten back around the world, including in some tropical places, but we’ve had the hardest time in Africa. Thanks to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/Minut
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How Humans Made Malaria So Deadly
924 views / 2 likes - addedThanks to http://www.givewell.org/ for sponsoring this video! To learn more about the Against Malaria Foundation, visit: http://www.givewell.org/AMF or https://www.againstmalaria.com. Thanks also to our supporters on https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth __
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The bold plan to end malaria with a gene drive
502 views / 0 likes - addedHow genetically engineered mosquitoes might defeat a disease that kills millions of children. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The invention of the CRISPR gene editing tool has injected new life into a line of research called gene drive. Gen
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Mosquito Wars
464 views / 0 likes - addedIn Southeast Asia, some types of the malaria parasite develop resistance to the drug combinations used to cure and prevent the disease. If this drug resistance spread to Africa, it’d be a disaster. Fortunately, partners on the front lines are finding ways
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SHARK VS. MOSQUITO: Whose Bite is Worse? | ULTIMATE FIGHTING WORDS
435 views / 2 likes - addedIt's a battle of words to decide who's bite is worse? SHARK VS. MOSQUITO!Welcome to Colossal Cranium where you can find endless answers to all of life's most pressing questions!
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Fighting Malaria With Green Chemistry - Periodic Table Of Videos
569 views / 0 likes - addedThe Professor and his colleagues devise greener ways to produce the anti-Malaria drug Artemisinin. Artemisinin was first discovered in China. The main article: http://bit.ly/1FaQNci Additional info: http://bit.ly/Malaria_Supplementary This video features
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This Dangerous Mosquito Lays Her Armored Eggs in Your House | Deep Look
262 views / 0 likes - addedThe Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but remain alive for months, waiting for a little water so they can hatch into squiggly larvae.Please join
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5 Things That Make You a Mosquito Magnet
444 views / 2 likes - addedGo to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try out Brilliants Daily Challenges. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription. Every summer it seems like theres that one person who always gets a lot of mosquito bites. But what makes peop
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Unmasking Malaria With A Cheap Magnet And A Laser Pointer | Joe's Big Idea | NPR
474 views / 0 likes - addedThis video is from the Joe’s Big Idea series Changing The World One Invention At A Time. Check out the entire series at https://www.npr.org/series/571897138/watch-joes-big-idea-invention-stories. Read How A Cheap Magnet Might Help Detect Malaria at https:
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Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery - Crash Course Ecology #2
1,286 views / 1 likes - addedPopulation ecology is the study of groups within a species that interact mostly with each other, and it examines how they live together in one geographic area to understand why these populations are different in one time and place than they are in another
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The mystery of mosquito flight
674 views / 0 likes - addedFor a long time insect flight was a mystery: how do they stay aloft with large bodies and small wings? For mosquitos the puzzle is slightly different: how do they fly while moving their wings through only a small angle with each flap? Nature Video explore
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The weird aerodynamics behind mosquito flight
511 views / 0 likes - addedNew high-speed videos show how mosquitos get off the ground. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2njFU3k
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Promising malaria vaccine disables key parasite genes
452 views / 0 likes - addedModification prevents Plasmodium from passing into the human blood stream. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2japgpa
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Snippet: Mosquito-inspired drone dodges obstacles, thanks to air-pressure sensors
241 views / 0 likes - addedCredit: (video footage) Toshiyuki Nakata, Nathan Phillips, Patrcio Simes, Ian J. Russell, Jorn A. Cheney, Simon M. Walker, Richard J. Bomphrey; (music) Pond5Read more: https://scim.ag/2E9JlrERead the research ($): https://scim.ag/2CXUiMpAbout Science Snip
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The deadliest animal in the world
477 views / 0 likes - addedIt’s Mosquito Week again on the Gates Notes. This year Bill Gates explores some of the science behind malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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This Mysterious Remedy Might Cure One Of The Deadliest Diseases
511 views / 0 likes - addedA tree in Africa contains compounds that kill mosquitoes and the malaria parasite they carry. Could this be the key to ending malaria? Why Can't We Get Rid Of Mosquitoes? - https://youtu.be/eg0CdYzpU2c Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.l
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Help track mosquitoes with your cellphone
680 views / 0 likes - addedMosquitoes can be deadly, transmitting malaria, dengue, and Zika. But tracking them is tough. Now, researchers—led by Stanford University bioengineer Manu Prakash—have developed a new, cheap way to monitor these insects—with mobile phones and a Shazam-lik
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Stanford researchers create "Shazam" for mosquitoes
603 views / 1 likes - addedA simple recording of a mosquito’s buzz on a cell phone could contribute to a global-scale mosquito tracking map of unprecedented detail. The Prakash Labat Stanford, led by Manu Prakash, assistant professor of bioengineering, is looking for citizen scient
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What's The Deadliest Animal In The World?
853 views / 2 likes - addedBesides humans, of course. Subscribe to It’s Okay To Be Smart: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jtotheizzoe Follow on Tumblr: http://www.itsokaytobesmart.com Gates Foundation info on the world’s
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Could We Rid The World Of Zika Mosquitoes?
618 views / 1 likes - addedA new technology could make diseases like Zika a thing of the past. But should we use it? Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓ The CDC on Zika: http://www
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Should You Be Worried About Zika?
606 views / 0 likes - addedGet your Audible trial here: http://audible.com/ok Tweet this video ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSzika1 Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSzikaFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Get yourself an awesome IOTBS shirt! http://dftba.com/besmart Follow the latest news on
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Why Are Mosquitoes So Good At Carrying Disease?
575 views / 2 likes - addedMosquitoes are one of the most annoying bugs on this planet, but they are also one of the most deadly. Why are they so good at carrying diseases? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Why Can’t We Get Rid of Mosquitoes ►►►►ht
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These chickens save lives.
140 views / 0 likes - added"Sentinel chickens" are an early-warning system against some nasty mosquito-borne diseases. I visited a flock in New South Wales, Australia. More about NSW Health's surveillance: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/mosquito-borne/Pages/surveillance.a
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Why Is Florida Releasing 750 Million GMO Mosquitoes?
262 views / 0 likes - addedThe U.S. EPA recently gave the green light to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. Why are they doing this, and what are the potential risks? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http:
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How Mosquitoes Use Six Needles to Suck Your Blood | Deep Look
764 views / 1 likes - addedSeen up close, the anatomy of a mosquito bite is terrifying. The most dangerous animal in the world uses six needle-like mouthparts to saw into our skin, tap a blood vessel and sometimes leave a dangerous parting gift. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.g
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Why Are Mosquitoes Attracted To You?!
417 views / 0 likes - addedMosquitoes are attracted to me and it's likely due to my genes. This video is sponsored by 23andMe https://23andme.com/veritasium Huge thanks to Prof. Immo Hansen and team: http://ve42.co/hansen References: Genome Wide Association Study for self-reported
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How Can You Instantly Guess Someone's Age?
493 views / 0 likes - addedIs there a way to tell how old someone is without asking? One key indicator is a person's hearing abilities. UPDATE: The mosquito tone in this video was lost during processing after upload. To check out your ability to hear high frequency "mosquito tones"
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What If We Killed All The Mosquitoes?
888 views / 5 likes - addedWith the Zika virus in the news, some people have wondered why we don't just kill them ALL. Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciSho
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Whats a mosquitos favorite color? #shorts #science #SciShow
143 views / 0 likes - addedEmma Dauster: WriterKyle Nackers: Fact CheckerAttabey Rodrguez Bentez: Script EditorSavannah Geary: Editor, Associate Producer, HostSarah Suta: Producer Caitlin Hofmeister: Executive Producer Hank Green: Executive ProducerSource:https://www.nature.com/art
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Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others? | What The FAQs | NowThis
399 views / 0 likes - addedEver wonder why you're more prone to mosquito bites than your friends? It might have to do with the carbon dioxide you're inhaling, whether your Blood Type A or B, or it could be because you're drinking more beer than cocktails. Subscribe to NowThis Futur
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Rare footage of African Wild Dogs (Painted Wolves) returning to their den to feed puppies [4K GoPro]
782 views / 5 likes - addedWorking with Wildlife Enjoy living on a 240 000-acre Big-5 and Malaria Free private game reserve in South Africa’s Kalahari Desert. This project offers a true perspective of the problems facing African Wildlife and allows guests to give something ba
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Can Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Help Fight Disease?
779 views / 0 likes - addedHost Myles Bess dives into the science and policy surrounding the use of genetically engineered mosquitoes to combat mosquito-borne diseases like Zika, Dengue Fever and chikungunya. SUBSCRIBE to Above the Noise: [https://www.youtube.com/abovethenoise?sub_
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Why It’s So Hard To Cure HIV/AIDS - Janet Iwasa
1,041 views / 2 likes - addedView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-it-s-so-hard-to-cure-hiv-aids-janet-iwasa In 2008, something incredible happened: a man was cured of HIV. In over 70 million HIV cases, this was a first, and, so far, a last, and we don’t yet understand exac
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The best photos taken through a microscope
518 views / 0 likes - addedAn octopus egg hatching, a glistening fingerprint, and fungus attacking a mosquito: this is the best microscopic photography of the year. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/kdDpXu FOLLOW QUARTZ: Facebook: https://goo.gl/DsmLvx Twitter: https://goo.gl/rY7pSX Check
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Why Do Cats Like Catnip?
647 views / 1 likes - added→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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A 20 cent tool could save lives and transform health care
657 views / 0 likes - addedScientists at Princeton University invented a low-cost medical device that could save lives and revolutionize health care. The paperfuge is centrifuge made of paper, string, and plastic that can separate blood cells with no electricity. And it only costs
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What Would Happen If All The Bugs Died?
736 views / 1 likes - addedInsects might seem annoying, but what happens if they all died off? Watch More: When Did Multicellular Life Begin? ►►►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2ZHMeF9dgA Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://www.keeponthinking.co Support Life Noggin on P
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I visited the Yellowstone Zone of Death
189 views / 0 likes - addedI feel like there are other YouTube channels that would take a different approach here. With thanks to Professor Brian Kalt: his original article is here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=691642 -- any inaccuracies that have slipped in
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How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution
548 views / 0 likes - addedWhat makes a jellyfish glow? For scientists, asking that simple question led to a powerful new tool that’s completely transformed medicine (and won the Nobel!) Basic research often leads to innovations that have had a significant impact on humanity. But f
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Unintended Consequences | MinuteEarth Explains
355 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out Brilliant (and get 20% off) here: https://brilliant.org/MinuteEarth/In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn that for pretty much every action we humans take, theres an unintended consequence we didnt see coming.0:00 - Intro (w
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2015 Nobel Prize In Medicine - Periodic Table Of Videos
734 views / 0 likes - addedThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2015 goes to William Campbell & Satoshi Ōmura "for their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites" and Youyou Tu "for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy again
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Drew Berry: Animations of unseeable biology
536 views / 0 likes - addedhttp://www.ted.com We have no ways to directly observe molecules and what they do -- Drew Berry wants to change that. At TEDxSydney he shows his scientifically accurate (and entertaining!) animations that help researchers see unseeable processes within ou
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The power of introverts | Susan Cain
593 views / 0 likes - addedhttp://www.ted.com In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to t
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A garden in my apartment | Britta Riley
565 views / 0 likes - addedhttp://www.ted.com Britta Riley wanted to grow her own food (in her tiny apartment). So she and her friends developed a system for growing plants in discarded plastic bottles -- researching, testing and tweaking the system using social media, trying many
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Toys Are Made Of Recycled Cigarette Butts
297 views / 0 likes - addedCigarette butts are the most littered item in the world trillions get dropped every year. One company in India has found a way to recycle them into plush toys and mosquito repellent. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS:How Vegan Leather Is Made From Mangoes | Wo
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How Animals Hibernate
722 views / 0 likes - addedWhat if hibernating animals of different species formed an orchestra and performed a symphony about their winter’s sleep? Well, they did—sort of. This is science told as if it were Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” A flute playing wood frog who freezes. A
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How Can We Wipe Out ALL Of The Mosquitoes?
865 views / 2 likes - addedIs there an effective and safe way to get rid of mosquitoes? Watch more: How clean is YOUR drinking water? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rao-PRJ57kQ&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=8&t=0sSubscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your e
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Inside the Plan to Release Life-Saving Mosquitoes | WIRED
146 views / 1 likes - addedThe Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is turning towards a novel tool to combat harmful insecticide-resistant mosquitoes like the Aedes aegypti. What are they doing exactly? They're releasing millions of genetically modified male mosquitoes engineere
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Scientists Confirm Dogs Can Detect 8 Diseases
499 views / 0 likes - addedScientists Confirm Dogs Can Detect 8 DiseasesYou may be surprised to learn that dogs can detect life-threatening diseases in humans. #1. Dogs can tell when you have cancerdogs can detect breast cancer, prostate cancer, and even bladder cancer. Simply by s
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The Engineering Secrets of the World's Toughest Beetle
242 views / 0 likes - addedGo to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try their Scientific Thinking course. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription.This arthropod may look modest, but it actually used brilliant engineering to become the worlds most resilient
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Why Insects Love Summer – Flight, Fights And Booze
605 views / 0 likes - addedHave you ever wondered what happens when insects get drunk? Can you tell the temperature by the frequency of a cricket’s chirps? Do you know what temperature a butterfly has to be to take off? Kate buzzes around the science of summer insects. Subscribe fo
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Slow Motion Contact Explosive - Nitrogen Triiodide
917 views / 0 likes - addedNitrogen triiodide is a highly unstable substance that detonates when disturbed. So we disturbed it. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe And if you can explain what's going on with the flash of light, let us know! Nitrogen trii
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What If All Insects Disappeared?
324 views / 0 likes - addedAlthough its impossible to say exactly what would happen if all insects on Earth suddenly vanished, its likely that civilization if not most ecosystems throughout the planet would be in serious trouble. Without dung beetles and other poop-eaters, nitrogen
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The Bugs That Lay Eggs All Over Your Body
545 views / 0 likes - addedFor some bug babies, your body is home sweet home. Human botfly larvae, for example, burrow under your skin, forming a pus-filled pimple. Meanwhile, thousands of young loa loa worms can travel throughout your body even across your eyeball! Lets explore al
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Why Snails Kill 200 000 People Every Year
236 views / 0 likes - addedDid you know that snails are the second deadliest animal on the planet and responsible for around 200 000 deaths every year? Here’s why. Sources: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schistosomiasis https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-08-13
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How to save 51B lives for 68 cents with simple Engineering
781 views / 0 likes - addedUsing the power of engineering and brilliant inventions to save lives!!! Great times collab-ing with Bill and Melinda Gates! You should check out the Gates Annual Letter here: http://b-gat.es/2lhhtmJ Pre-order a paper microscope here- https://www.foldscop
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How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies
843 views / 2 likes - addedWe have the choice to attack one of our oldest enemies with genetic engineering. But should we do it? Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): https://www.patreon.com/Kurzgesagt?ty=h Kurzgesagt merch here: http://bi
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Some Scientists Are Racing to Save Parasites. Why?
71 views / 0 likes - addedYouve probably seen a Save the Whales T-shirt before. But have you ever seen a Save the Parasites one? A group of researchers thinks that maybe it is time to start making them.To most of us, that might seem like a hard sell. The word parasite conjures ima
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What Are the WORST Bug Bites To Get?
336 views / 2 likes - addedCan it be winter please? The bugs have had their fun.Watch more: No More Mosquitoes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z08lS4OppmkGET YOUR BLOCKO PIN: http://keeponthinking.co Meet The Team!Director/Voice - Pat Graziosi: http://youtube.com/undocircleExecuti
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How Much Does a Thought Weigh?
680 views / 3 likes - addedHow Much Does a Thought Weigh? a.) As much as an electron b.) As much as a water molecule c.) As much as a mosquito Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WhatThePhysics?sub_confirmation=1 ↓Want more info?↓ SCIENTIFIC NOTES: * The relationship betw
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Are Some People Immune To Mosquitoes?
740 views / 1 likes - addedUgh. Mosquitoes, right? They’re the worst. They pester everyone… or do they? Tune in to learn more. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Xfii1B Share on Twitter: https://goo.gl/znrM6k Subscribe: http://goo.gl/ZYI7Gt Visit our
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How Ticks Dig In With a Mouth Full of Hooks | Deep Look
608 views / 1 likes - addedSupport Deep Look on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Why can't you just flick a tick? Because it attaches to you with a mouth covered in hooks, while it fattens up on your blood. For days. But don't worry – there *is* a way to pull it out. SUBS
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What makes TB the world's most infectious killer? - Melvin Sanicas
327 views / 0 likes - addedLearn why tuberculosis, TB, is the worlds most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment. --In 2008, two 9,000-year old skeletons were found with their bones infected by an all too familiar bacterium. The ancient Greeks knew
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Are There Dead Wasps In Figs?
622 views / 1 likes - addedFigs aren't exactly fruits...but that's not the only bizarre thing about them. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓ Great 1977 paper by J. Galil on Fig Bi
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Respect the Insect! | SciShow Kids Compilation
190 views / 0 likes - addedSqueaks and Mr. Brown are taking a break from working in the garden to learn about bunches of cool insects that live there and other places in the world! Hosted by: Anthony BrownTeachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science St
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George Washington and How Vaccines Work?
212 views / 0 likes - addedVaccines are one of humanity’s greatest triumphs, and now save more lives than any other medical procedure. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines were mostly deployed against viruses that had plagued humans for centuries, such as measles and smallp
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Fluorescence Is Awesome (Here Is How It Works)
803 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Check out the NSF's Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology Blog! http://sustainable-nano.com/ Have you ever wondered about what makes a fluorescent color stand out so brightly from the rest? Today we’re digging into wh
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How Our Deadliest Parasite Turned To The Dark Side
245 views / 0 likes - addedAround 10,000 years ago, somewhere in Africa, a microscopic parasite made a huge leap. With a little help from a mosquito, it left its animal host - probably a gorilla - and found its way to a new host: us. *****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like yo
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How Sibg Earworms Get Stuck In Your Head
888 views / 0 likes - addedVirtually everyone has been tortured by an earworm – one of those songs that sneaks into your head and stays there. But why? How? Most importantly – how can you get that #$&*^% song out of your head?! Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstu
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How Your Pee Could Help Billions Of People
689 views / 0 likes - addedMost of us flush our urine down the toilet, but William Tarpeh uses it to create fertilizer and hopes to help people in need. See how here. This Cellphone Hack Could Save Millions From Malaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtB-VhLhSjs Sign Up For The
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Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? - Talya Hackett
134 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how the technology of gene drives could lead to the eradication of mosquitoes and what that could mean for our ecosystems.--Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths every year than any other animal, but very few of the 3,500 mosquito speci
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The Strangest Plant In The World?!
579 views / 1 likes - addedPBS Digital Studios Survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pbsds2017 The plant Hydnora africana is a parasite that smells foul...and that’s not even the weirdest thing about it. Subscribe to Gross Science! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.
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Why Is Your Grandma So Short?
418 views / 0 likes - addedLearn more about the Goalkeepers report from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation here: http://gates.ly/2fb6CNH Nutrition during the first few years of life has a huge impact on adult height, and since nutrition has been getting better over time, humanit
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Soft Tissue Found Inside a Dinosaur Bone!
464 views / 0 likes - addedIn 2003, an exceptionally well preserved T. rex leg bone was unearthed in the Cretaceous rocks of Montana. Upon close examination, Dr. Mary Schweitzer found the bone to contain soft tissue inside - tiny blood vessels and proteins! Some claim that this is
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4 DEADLY Carnivorous Plants
962 views / 2 likes - addedHere are four ingenious ways carnivorous plants catch their prey. Head over to BrainCraft to watch Plants Can Learn, Too—and don't forget to subscribe! https://youtu.be/s0prAxQTuAA Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_scie
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Why These Bears Waste Food
221 views / 0 likes - addedOffset your carbon footprint with Wren! They'll protect 5 extra acres of rainforest for each of the first 100 people who sign up at https://www.wren.co/join/minuteearth.Optimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than
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Strange But True! 21 Unbelievable Historical Facts
1,356 views / 3 likes - addedHistorical facts that sound totally unbelievable but are 100% true. Mind = blown. These are some of the craziest events, facts and figures throughout history. File under: Catnip for history buffs. We got the idea for this from Reddit, but we've also done
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Exploring Super-Remote Caves In Greenland: #bestjobever
704 views / 2 likes - addedGina Moseley loves caves. She started caving for sport when she was 13 years old, and now she’s in it for science. Moseley is a geologist and National Geographic grantee who traveled to a remote region of northeast Greenland to conduct climate-change rese
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8 Strange Animal Sleeping Habits
1,107 views / 0 likes - addedSleep is important, but not all animals need the same kind of deep rest as humans. From sleeping standing up to sleeping inside snot bubbles, here are 8 especially strange ways some animals catch their ZZZs. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support Sc
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The Science Of Hay Fever... Are Parasitic Worms The Cure?
785 views / 0 likes - addedHay fever has an awful habit of ruining what should be the nicest time of the year. But what is it? And why is it called ‘hay fever’? Kate explores the science of allergies, and hunts through the research for a cure. Subscribe for more from Kate: http://b
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A Baby Dragonfly's Mouth Will Give You Nightmares | Deep Look
332 views / 0 likes - addedDragonflies might rule the skies, but their babies grow up underwater in a larva-eat-larva world. Luckily for them, they have a killer lip that snatches prey, Alien-style, at lightning speed.SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqtDEEP LOOK: a new ult
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What Gall! The Crazy Cribs of Parasitic Wasps | Deep Look
666 views / 0 likes - addedPlenty of animals build their homes in oak trees. But some very teeny, tricky wasps make the tree do all the work. And each miniature mansion the trees build for the wasps' larvae is weirder and more flamboyant than the next. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http:
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6 Surgical Devices Inspired by Nature
284 views / 0 likes - addedFrom the sharp mouthparts of mosquitoes to the sticky feet of geckos, researchers have found all kinds of amazing adaptations in the natural world that could be useful in the operating room.Hosted by: Hank GreenSciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called S
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