Search Results: "SciShow"
All Most Recent Most Viewed-
03:52 Popular
Stealth: How to Hide a Plane
4,898 views / 1 likes - addedHow do you engineer stealth? Sneak a peek at the methods employed to hide aircraft and boats from detection. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks
-
04:08 Popular
Are Ancient Grains Really Better For You?
3,298 views / 0 likes - addedAncient grains like Spelt, Emmer, and Einkorn are making a comeback, but are they better for you than modern wheats? The answer is, as usual, not a simple 'yes' or 'no'. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon support
-
04:43 Popular
Did Dinosaurs Really Have Feathers?
2,076 views / 0 likes - addedAt least one entire class of dinosaurs seems to have had feathers -- including velociraptors, and probably T. rex. Find out how we know, and how we even know what color some of them were! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the followi
Featured -
06:36 Popular
The Future of Earthquake-Proof Buildings
1,885 views / 2 likes - addedSciShow is supported by Brilliant.org. Go to https://Brilliant.org/SciShow to get 20% off of an annual Premium subscription. Earthquakes are almost impossible to predict. Luckily, engineers have come up with some amazing ways to protect people the next ti
-
02:33 Popular
Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
1,502 views / 2 likes - addedDoes hot water freeze faster than cold water? Turns out, the answer to this question is a lot trickier than it seems! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Sh
Featured -
08:54 Popular
How Recycling Works
1,461 views / 5 likes - addedJoin SciShow as we explore what happens to your stuff after you toss it into the little green bin with the arrows on it. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove,
-
04:36 Popular
ASMR: That Happy, Tingly Feeling
1,410 views / 1 likes - addedHundreds of thousands of people get a tingling sensation, called ASMR, from things like whispering or personal attention. Here’s what science has to say about it. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters --
-
02:34 Popular
Where Do Diamonds Come From?
1,288 views / 1 likes - addedDiamonds. You see them in jewelry stores, celebrities flaunting them, but where do they come from? Turns out not from coal! Check out this episode to find out what conditions are needed for diamonds to form. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support Sc
Featured -
07:14 Popular
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Treat All Cancers... By Accident | SciShow News
1,231 views / 1 likes - addedGo to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try out Brilliants Daily Challenges. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription.A universal cure for cancer would be a truly historic achievement in medicine, and it seems that scientists may
Featured -
08:20 Popular
Weight Loss Pills: Fact Or Fiction?
1,199 views / 0 likes - addedEnjoy your bacon sandwich, while we walk you through the facts and fictions of what science can -- and maybe someday, will -- do to help people lose weight safely. Annotations: Caffeine: https://youtu.be/Xl1XBJLfIDU Circadian Rhythm: https://youtu.be/UbQ0
-
02:33 Popular
Do Animals Cry?
1,189 views / 1 likes - addedPlenty of animals have tears that moisturize their eyes. But does that mean they’re sad? Quick Questions explains! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout
Featured -
04:50 Popular
The Chemistry of Fried Food
1,140 views / 0 likes - addedYou know it, and you love it. Fried food! But there’s more to fried dishes than just plopping food into hot oil. You have to know what’s up with the food you’re cooking and what oils will work best for you dish. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Need yo
-
11:26 Popular
Why Are GMOs Bad?
1,124 views / 0 likes - addedWhy are GMOs bad? They aren’t. They just aren’t, not intrinsically, and certainly not for your health. We’ve been eating them for decades with no ill effects, which makes sense, because a genetically modified organism is simply an organism, like every oth
-
08:02 Popular
The Most Advanced Robots In The World
1,121 views / 4 likes - addedThe most advanced robots in the world might not be exactly what you’re expecting. But they’re shaping humanity’s future. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them!
Featured -
07:14 Popular
8 Strange Animal Sleeping Habits
1,099 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
-
04:28 Popular
Volcanoes: Mother Of Disasters
1,080 views / 3 likes - addedVolcanoes can show nature's rage. What are the biggest eruptions we've witnessed in our history? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the fo
-
05:31 Popular
How 18th-Century Medicine Killed George Washington
1,055 views / 6 likes - addedWhat killed George Washington? Turns out it was probably related to the bloodletting and other 18th-century medicine his doctors applied. Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following
-
02:42 Popular
Why Is Red Meat ... Red?
1,047 views / 0 likes - addedWhen you cut into a nice, juicy steak what's all that liquid that pours out? Is it blood? It looks like blood. ...it's not blood. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow with
-
05:16 Popular
How Does Cold Medicine Work?
1,033 views / 0 likes - addedThe cold medicine you picked up at the store involves some cool chemistry to treat your symptoms. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Olivia Gordo
-
02:33 Popular
Why Do We Sneeze?
1,019 views / 1 likes - addedEveryone does it, but why? In this episode of SciShow Quick Questions you get the answers! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon s
-
03:36 Popular
How To Escape Quicksand
1,010 views / 0 likes - addedYou probably won’t get stuck in quicksand. But if you do, you can use physics to get yourself out. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fati
Featured -
04:18 Popular
The Fish With Human Teeth
992 views / 2 likes - addedA fish with eerily human-like teeth was caught in a New Jersey lake. And scientists have learned to speak Bird! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Le
-
05:03 Popular
Great Minds: James Clerk Maxwell, Electromagnetic Hero
975 views / 0 likes - addedSaturn’s rings, colored photography, and the discovery of electromagnetic waves all have have one thing in common. James Clerk Maxwell. Discover for yourself all the amazing contributions Maxwell made to science. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support S
-
03:59 Popular
How A Bee Becomes Queen
963 views / 2 likes - addedRoyal jelly! For bees, it’s what makes all the difference between a queen and a worker. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lent
Featured -
02:10 Popular
Why Do Birds Sing In The Morning?
955 views / 0 likes - addedYou’re having a dream, and for some reason that giant rabbit that’s about to eat you starts to sing like a bird. You wake up to find that birds are singing outside your window! Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out why those birds sing in the
Featured -
11:06 Popular
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
949 views / 0 likes - addedDid 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. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciSh
Featured -
04:48 Popular
How The Vitamins Got Their Names
916 views / 0 likes - addedThe list of vitamins can be kind of confusing, what with all those B vitamins and a random K thrown in. But every name has its story. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow with
Featured -
03:59 Popular
3 Odd Facts About Ostriches
916 views / 0 likes - addedDon't bury your head in the sand for this one. We've got some odd ostrich facts for you! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Pete
-
02:59 Popular
Miracle Fruit: How To Trick Your Taste Buds
904 views / 0 likes - addedHate the taste of sour stuff? Well fret no more with this miracle berry! It will coat your tongue with an awesome protein to make everything taste sweet! Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go
-
02:16 Popular
Why Do Things Fade In The Sun?
904 views / 1 likes - addedHave you ever noticed that sunlight makes colors fade? Join Quick Questions as we explore why that happens. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Chr
Featured -
04:05 Popular
How Words Get Stuck On The Tip Of Your Tongue
895 views / 0 likes - addedYou know that feeling, when you know a word but it’s just out of reach, stuck on the tip of your tongue? Well, why does it happen? And what can you do about it? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we
Featured -
05:01 Popular
What If We Killed All The Mosquitoes?
879 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
Featured -
07:23 Popular
Some Elements can be Liquid and Solid at the Same Time | SciShow News
874 views / 1 likes - addedSkillshare is offering SciShow viewers two months of unlimited access to Skillshare for free! Try it here: https://skl.sh/scishow-14 Some elements can basically be liquids and solids at the same time, which is a whole new state of matter, and scientists h
-
04:04 Popular
5 Things Your Nails Can Say About Your Health
873 views / 0 likes - addedYour nails can do more than just look pretty. They can tell you some things about your health! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos
Featured -
05:04 Popular
Fish Pee: The Coral Reef Superfood
866 views / 2 likes - addedFish consider the ocean their own personal toilet. Well, researchers found out that's not such a bad thing! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to
-
02:41 Popular
Why Don't Sleeping Bats Fall Down?
862 views / 1 likes - addedBats sleep upside down, so how come they don’t fall? Turns out that they’ve got some unusual legs. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin O
-
03:54 Popular
Why Avocados Shouldn't Exist
861 views / 1 likes - addedThe avocado is highly regarded by many people as delicious and nutritious, but the most extraordinary thing about avocados may be their very existence. Annotation Link - Learn More About What Qualifies as a Berry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LybfP...
Featured -
01:56 Popular
Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?
853 views / 0 likes - addedIt shouldn’t be up your nose in the first place, but if it is, SciShow can explain why it makes you sneeze. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Jus
Featured -
02:40 Popular
Why Do People Go Bald?
849 views / 2 likes - addedHow does balding work? Why does it happen? And why are men so much more likely to lose their hair than women? Quick Questions has the answers! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make Sci
-
05:02 Popular
Liquid Water On Mars
848 views / 0 likes - addedToday, NASA announced that there is...occasionally...flowing, liquid water on the surface of Mars. What?! Surf Mars shirt: http://store.dftba.com/products/surf-mars-shirt Surf Mars poster: http://store.dftba.com/products/surf-mars-poster Water on Mars pos
Featured -
08:21 Popular
Cryptography: The Science Of Making And Breaking Codes
845 views / 0 likes - addedThere are lots of different ways to encrypt a message, from early, simple ciphers to the famous Enigma machine. But it’s tough to make a code truly unbreakable. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -
Featured -
07:21 Popular
10 Surprising Chemicals Your Body Makes
844 views / 0 likes - addedEverything is made of chemicals, including the human body, but there are some especially weird ones... Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22459/ https://www.dnalc.org/view/841-dopamine-and-ADHD.html http://h
-
02:41 Popular
Why Are Metals Shiny?
838 views / 0 likes - addedWe can all appreciate pretty shiny things, but what makes them shiny? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a
Featured -
02:48 Popular
How To Make A Digital Clock
835 views / 0 likes - addedHow DO you make a digital clock? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos, Chris Peters, Fatima Iqbal, and Li
Featured -
03:06 Popular
Why Don’t Spiders Stick To Their Webs?
834 views / 4 likes - addedSpiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don’t get stuck? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szym
Featured -
07:49 Popular
Flavor Science: What's Really In A Pumpkin Spice Latte
833 views / 0 likes - addedIf you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there. Turns out there’s a whole science to making your pumpkin spice latte taste like pumpkin spice, or your potato chips taste like pizza. Hosted
-
03:39 Popular
The Physics Of Roller Coasters
826 views / 1 likes - addedRoller coasters give people the opportunity to experience physics in dramatic ways. In this episode of SciShow, we break down how physics work on roller coasters to give you the ride of your life! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by be
Featured -
02:23 Popular
Why Do Planes Fly So High?
817 views / 1 likes - addedWe’ve all been flying high ever since the development of the jet engine in the mid-1950s. But why were jets were designed to fly at those high altitudes in the first place? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supp
-
04:14 Popular
Plants That Keep Themselves Warm
811 views / 0 likes - addedSometimes, plants do unexpected things. Like control their own body temperature. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fatima Iqbal, Justin L
-
02:13 Popular
Why Shouldn't You Take Medicine With Grapefruit Juice?
810 views / 1 likes - addedIf you’ve taken prescription medication, have you ever noticed the strange disclaimer, "don't take with grapefruit juice"? There is a very good reason for that! Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow Quick Questions! Hosted by: Hank Green --------
-
08:49 Popular
Can You Catch Cancer?
808 views / 0 likes - addedCan you catch cancer from someone else? WARNING: There is a graphic image of a poor tasmanian devil with facial tumors in this episode. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow wi
Featured -
12:09 Popular
SciShow Quiz Show: Weird Facts About Humans
805 views / 0 likes - addedHank squares off against the host of SciShow Kids, Jessi Knudsen Castaneda, to match wits about chemistry, evolution, and how babies are weird! https://www.youtube.com/user/scishowkids ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters --
-
02:50 Popular
How Do Blacklights Make Things Glow?
799 views / 0 likes - addedJoin Hank Green as he explains why blacklights make some things glow! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- w
-
02:07 Popular
Why Don't We Have Elbowcaps?
791 views / 0 likes - addedArms and legs are pretty similar, from the amount of bones they have to the way their joints bend, but your legs have one thing your arms don't: kneecaps. Ever wonder why? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreo
Featured -
05:19 Popular
Nadine The Robot Is Amazing And Creepy
791 views / 1 likes - addedNadine the robot has been unveiled, and as robotics technology gets more advanced, humanoid robots are looking more and more human. In this episode of SciShow News we explore how Nadine works and why a lot of people find it creepy. Images and Video of Nad
-
04:58 Popular
Modern Human Migration And Echolocation Eels
790 views / 1 likes - addedScientists have found 80,000-year-old modern human teeth in a Chinese cave, challenging the most widely accepted timelines of human migration. And electric eels use electricity to both attack and track their prey! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydo
-
04:10 Popular
Mind-Controlled Limbs And Home-Made Skin
786 views / 0 likes - addedIn the field of medical prosthetics, things are changing quickly. Learn about mind-controlled limbs, and research that suggests that we may be able to go high-tech with low-cost materials. Visit http://www.audible.com/scishow for your free 30-day trial! L
Featured -
04:16 Popular
Awesome Animal Dads
778 views / 1 likes - addedLet's talk about some of the awesome single dads out there in the animal kingdom! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon sup
-
08:36 Popular
9 Futuristic Materials
774 views / 0 likes - addedLearn about some materials that seem like they should belong in science fiction, but actually exist today! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go
-
39:16 Popular
SciShow Talk Show: Kallie Moore, Ancient Life, And A Dragon
773 views / 1 likes - addedSciShow Talk Show: where Hank talks to interesting people about interesting things! In this episode Hank and Collections Manager Kallie Moore talk ancient life, careers in science, and dragons. Check out the collection Kallie Moore manages at: http://hs.u
-
04:45 Popular
Pareidolia: Why People Keep Seeing Crazy Stuff On Mars
766 views / 0 likes - addedWhy do people supposedly see a woman in pictures sent from Mars by the Curiosity Rover? For the same reason that people see Pepe the Frog in their toast, or Jesus in a tortilla: a phenomenon known as pareidolia. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Messages F
-
03:40 Popular
Pneumatic Tubes: Transportation Of The Past... And Future?
752 views / 0 likes - addedWouldn’t it be nice if our transportation was as sleek as in The Jetsons or Futurama? Flying cars are cool, but what about a giant network of human-sized tubes that run through buildings and across entire cities? Well guess what? The future may not be as
Featured -
02:29 Popular
Why Do We Have Blind Spots?
752 views / 0 likes - addedYour brain is lying to you about what you see-- find out why in this Quick Question! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, David Campos,
Featured -
02:44 Popular
What's Causing That Stitch In Your Side?
752 views / 0 likes - addedWhat's the deal with that sharp pain in your side when you're trying to win that marathon? SciShow has the answers! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout ou
-
04:54 Popular
Science Superlatives Of 2015!
752 views / 0 likes - addedLearn about the strongest, slowest, and fastest science in 2015! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, Philippe von Bergen,
-
02:44 Popular
Why Do Animals Lick Their Wounds?
746 views / 0 likes - addedThere are a few animals that will instinctively lick their wounds when injured. SciShow Quick Questions explores the reasons why they do this, and why we sometimes have to stop them from doing it. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to th
Featured -
08:59 Popular
8 Creepy Animals That Are Actually Harmless
744 views / 3 likes - addedClaws, teeth, stingers... there are a lot of things that can make an animal look downright scary and dangerous. Sometimes, though, looks can be deceiving! Face your fears and learn about eight animals that use their tough looks to hide the fact that they'
-
02:46 Popular
What Does Your Uvula Do?
742 views / 0 likes - addedEver wonder what that dangling thing in the back of your throat is good for? Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow Quick Questions. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciSh
-
04:37 Popular
Metal Vs. Bacteria
742 views / 1 likes - addedEven before we knew what bacteria were capable of, we were using certain metals to help fight off their effects.. Hank Green explains how on this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters
Featured -
08:28 Popular
Why Is That Song Stuck In My Head?!
740 views / 0 likes - addedWhy do songs get stuck in our heads? And what can we do to get rid of them!? Michael Aranda explains current scientific thought on the subject (and also does a pretty good Shia LaBeouf impression). Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go
-
04:24 Popular
Four Creatures That Glow
739 views / 0 likes - addedFireflies, crustaceans, jellyfish -- lots of living things glow, and they do it for all kinds of reasons, some of which we haven’t even discovered yet. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't
-
02:23 Popular
Why Do My Eyes Glow Red In Photos?
735 views / 0 likes - addedYou know how sometimes your eyes glow bright red in photos, making you look like a scary demon and ruining a priceless family memory? Well, there's a pretty cool reason it happens and ways to stop it! Learn about both in today's QQ! Hosted by: Michael Ara
Featured -
02:25 Popular
Why Is Heart Cancer So Rare?
730 views / 1 likes - addedWhy don't we hear about people getting heart cancer? Turns out that some types of cells are less susceptible to cancer than others. Hosted by: Michael Aranda 'Curing Cancer' Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tzaWOdvGMw&feature=iv&src_vid=0VC4-HHbvF4&
-
04:48 Popular
The 2015 Nobel Prizes!
730 views / 0 likes - addedOver the past few weeks, the Nobel committees have been announcing the 2015 laureates. This year’s winners in the physics and chemistry categories made discoveries about the tiny neutrinos flying through all of us, and the ways our bodies repair DNA. Host
Featured -
09:41 Popular
6 Common Misconceptions About Cancer
728 views / 0 likes - addedToday we take a look at six misconceptions about cancer that seem plausible, but just don't hold up. Annotations: Oxygen is Killing You: https://youtu.be/VnAhAX98HY4 Do We Have To Give Up Bacon: https://youtu.be/UqvXc4q0NyM Hosted by: Hank Green Thumbnail
-
02:08 Popular
What Happens When You Swallow Hair?
727 views / 0 likes - addedIn this episode, Michael Aranda will help you empathize with your cat as we explore what happens when you swallow hair. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them!
-
02:48 Popular
How Can I Make A Traffic Light Turn Green?
725 views / 0 likes - addedIf you've ever been stuck at a red light on a country road, you know it can be annoying. No other cars for miles, but you can't shake the feeling that if you run the light, one will appear out of nowhere and slam into you. Today we have some tips that mig
-
03:11 Popular
Skateboarding Science: Master the Ollie!
724 views / 2 likes - addedIf most people got on a skateboard, they would roll forward slowly for a few feet, then fall down and break their wrists. But there are a proud few who can do some pretty amazing tricks on a board, and they use physics to pull them off. Today we're going
Featured -
05:54 Popular
The Deal With Fat
720 views / 0 likes - addedDietary science is complicated-- one day something is good for you and the next it's not. Learn what we DO know about fat chemistry in this episode of SciShow. Snatoms Kickstarter IS still going on: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/veritasium/snatoms-
-
02:49 Popular
Why Is Only Half Of My Nose Working?
719 views / 0 likes - addedEver notice how one side of your nose always seems to be more stuffed than the other? What’s up with that? Quick Questions knows! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without
-
04:41 Popular
How To Upload Your Mind
718 views / 2 likes - addedUploading your mind to a computer might one day let humans cheat death. The technology’s a long way off, but researchers are working on closing that gap. This episode was brought to you and inspired by the movie Self/less. Self/less trailer: https://www.y
Featured -
09:51 Popular
3 People Who Probably Saved Your Life
717 views / 0 likes - addedToday we are talking about 3 scientists who, through their collective inventions and discoveries, have saved millions of lives. Hosted by: Michael Aranda Annotation How Measles Made a Comeback https://youtu.be/kjFPUoIXd80 ---------- Support SciShow by bec
Featured -
05:26 Popular
The Hunt For The Highest Melting Point
712 views / 0 likes - addedWhat has the highest melting point known to us? Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow. This episode is brought to you by Audible. Go to Audible.com/SciShow for a free 30-day trail. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the follo
-
03:19 Popular
Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?
712 views / 1 likes - addedThe temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Michael Aranda -
Featured -
04:44 Popular
Genetically Engineered Cancer-Fighting Algae
711 views / 0 likes - addedLearn how scientists are fighting cancer... with algae! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, David Campos, Chris Peters, Philippe vo
-
02:31 Popular
Why Is There A Magnet Inside My Dog?
707 views / 0 likes - addedPet trackers, and lots of other electronics, have little cylinders inside them called ferrite beads. If they didn’t, they’d probably be picking up the local traffic report instead. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patr
Featured -
01:52 Popular
Why Does Your Breath Stink In The Morning?
705 views / 1 likes - addedAt night, your mouth becomes the perfect home for growing bacteria. Forgive us if we don’t talk to you until after you brush your teeth. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out
Featured -
08:42
9 Weird Ways Animals See The World
700 views / 0 likes - addedEyes have been around for a long time, like... half a billion years or so... and in that time, animals have evolved lots of crazy and amazing ways to observe the world around them! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron
-
04:21
Humanity's New Cousin & An Ancient Giant Virus
700 views / 0 likes - addedSciShow News shares two amazing things from the deep past that have been discovered: a new ancient human relative, and a 30,000-year-old giant virus. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't m
-
03:52
How Ants Take Care Of Their Farms
697 views / 1 likes - addedHundreds of ant species have been farming for tens of millions of years. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fatima I
Featured -
04:47
Buckyball: Tiny Carbon Soccer Balls
693 views / 0 likes - addedIn 1985, scientists discovered that 60 carbon atoms could join up to form one big soccer ball shape: a buckyball! It’s a strange little molecule. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make
-
10:32
7 Things We Don't Know About The Ocean
693 views / 2 likes - addedThe ocean covers 70% of the planet, but humans still don’t know very much about it. In this episode, Hank discusses seven mysterious ocean topics. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sc
-
03:06
What Happens If You Don't Take out a Splinter?
692 views / 0 likes - addedSplinters are gross, but you might want to watch this before grabbing the tweezers. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon s
-
01:56
Do Negative-Calorie Foods Exist?
691 views / 0 likes - addedWe’ve all heard the rumor that certain foods provides less calories than it takes to digest. Is this true? Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www
-
02:31
How Do Insects Survive the Winter?
688 views / 0 likes - addedBirds fly south, humans bundle up, but what do insects do to survive the winter? From creating antifreeze-like alcohols to burrowing in the ground, bugs have a few solutions to carry on. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a p
Featured -
02:24
Why Do Bruises Change Colors?
688 views / 0 likes - addedWhat happens in your body after you get a bruise? Quick Questions explains! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szymakowski, Peso255, Fati
Featured -
04:25
Can Seawater Fix California’s Drought?
678 views / 1 likes - addedHow do we make seawater drinkable? And can that technology save California?! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supp
-
02:40
What Makes Sourdough Bread Sour?
678 views / 0 likes - addedWith sandwiches and toast, sourdough bread always adds an extra accented flavor to your meals. But where does the signature tartness come from? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/s
Featured -
02:58
Why Do We Have Such Crooked Teeth?
670 views / 0 likes - addedA lot of humans need or want braces to fix their crooked teeth, but why do you never see a dog walking down the street with headgear? Our ancient ancestors and mac and cheese may be to blame! *Correction: Even though hyraxes look similar to rodents, they'
Featured -
04:16
Can You Really 'Train' Your Brain?
669 views / 0 likes - addedBrain training games claim to improve your memory, attention, and reasoning skills. Some even say they help prevent the onset of dementia. Problem is, they don’t really work. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreo
Featured -
04:44
How Do You Make Memories?
668 views / 0 likes - addedWhat 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. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on
-
05:08
What's the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?
666 views / 1 likes - addedPowder vs. Soda: an important distinction! Hosted by: Hank Green Learn more about sourdough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug5RlajQ7Ds Want your own SciShow apron?: https://store.dftba.com/products/scishow-apron ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a
-
06:22
There's a Big Problem With Silicon. What's Next?
666 views / 0 likes - addedSilicon transistors allowed computers to shrink from the size of houses to watches in a short time, but engineers are facing a problem: we've almost hit the limit on how small silicon transistors can get.Hosted by: Olivia GordonSciShow has a spinoff podca
-
02:44
Why Do Nuclear Bombs Make Mushroom Clouds?
666 views / 0 likes - addedIf you’ve ever put your feet up on a warm summer’s day and played “spot the shape in the cloud,” you might’ve seen a kangaroo, a guy preparing to facepalm, maybe a mushroom... On second thought, hopefully not that last one. Hosted by: Michael Aranda -----
-
08:29
How 5G Cell Service Could Hurt Weather Forecasts
665 views / 0 likes - addedGood weather forecasts save lives, but scientists are worried that 5G transmissions could drown out frequencies measured by weather satellites, setting weather forecasts back decades.Special thanks to Roger Saunders, Ph.D. from the UK Met Office; Peter Ia
-
04:32
5 Ways Humans Have Changed The Earth
665 views / 0 likes - addedWe are approaching a whole new era! . . .or at least a new epoch. Michael Aranda explains how humans are leaving their mark on the Geologic Time Scale. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we coul
-
02:46
Why Do We Jump In Our Sleep?
664 views / 0 likes - addedLearn why you may experience jumping in your sleep, and how you can prevent it! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon s
-
02:25
Why Do Boomerangs Come Back?
663 views / 0 likes - addedLearning to throw a boomerang properly takes a lot of practice. And aerodynamics. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos, Chris Peter
Featured -
03:31
Can You Actually Die from a Broken Heart?
663 views / 0 likes - addedIt turns out this common phrase might have more of a basis in truth than you thought! We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Su
-
02:42
Why Does Spicy Food Burn When You Poop?
663 views / 0 likes - addedSometimes your body won't let you forget that spicy burrito you had yesterday! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon sup
-
03:41
Will The Periodic Table Ever Be Complete?
661 views / 0 likes - addedRecently, humanity filled the periodic table up to atomic number 118, which nicely rounds out that row. But are we done yet? Have we discovered all of the different elements? And what is an "island of stability?" Learn about the 4 Newest Elements: https:/
-
13:33
SciShow: Bees Compilation
659 views / 2 likes - addedWe are in spring! And with spring come bees! In this episode of SciShow Compilation we bring the best episodes of bees and honey! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ----------
-
02:06
What Causes Growing Pains?
658 views / 1 likes - addedGrowing Pains are real, but no one seems to know why exactly kids get them. Learn what we do know here on SciShow Quick Question! Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon
Featured -
03:37
Strontium: It Knows Where You've Been
655 views / 0 likes - addedYour teeth contain traces of strontium isotopes that can reveal where you lived while they were forming. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Ju
-
03:20
If the Sun Became a Black Hole, Would Earth Fall In?
654 views / 1 likes - addedGo to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try out Brilliant’s Daily Challenges. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription. If our sun turned into a black hole, you might think our solar system would be doomed, but in reality that's
-
02:26
Why Do I Get Dark Circles Under My Eyes?
652 views / 0 likes - addedLook alive, you! Today we’re diving into the science behind dark circles under your eyes, and all the things that might cause them – tiredness included. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.
-
04:10
Top New Species For 2016, And A Perching Robot!
650 views / 0 likes - addedToday, we're recapping some of the International Institute for Species Exploration's Top 10 New Species of 2016, and talking about some tiny flying robots that can stick to things using electricity! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by
-
02:43
How Do Chips Make Credit Cards More Secure?
649 views / 0 likes - addedIf you live in the United States, you might have recently gotten a credit card with a microchip on it. But what does this chip do that makes it any different than the magnetic strip on the back of the card? ---------- We're conducting a survey of our view
-
05:44
Diamagnetism: How to Levitate a Frog
648 views / 0 likes - addedYou might associate levitation with magic, but science has its own version. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciS
-
05:24
3 Brand New Colors That Scientists Discovered
646 views / 1 likes - addedFor millennia, we mostly had to make do with natural pigments and dyes, but in the last 300 years or so, chemical synthesis has revolutionized the colors of our world. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: ht
-
04:21
Bananas Are Losing The War On Fungus
645 views / 3 likes - addedThe Gros Michel banana lost the battle with fungus in the 1950s, but was replaced by the Cavendish. This time we might not have a new banana to come to the rescue. Could this be the end of bananas? Hosted by: Hank Green Thank you Craig Benzine and The Goo
Featured -
04:30
The Science Behind Football's First-Down Line
644 views / 0 likes - addedIf you’ve watch American football on television, you may have wondered how they make that yellow first down line look like it’s actually down on the field. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.su
-
18:29
5 Things You Should Know About Dinosaurs
639 views / 0 likes - addedHere at SciShow we love digging into the subject of dinosaurs! Join Blake de Pastino, co-host and co-creator of the new series PBS Eons, as he takes you into the deep past for a few of our favorite dinosaur episodes! PBS Eons: https://www.youtube.com/eons
-
04:08
Could Dinosaurs Have Been Warm-Blooded?
636 views / 0 likes - addedFor a long time, scientists have debated whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Turns out, they were probably somewhere in between. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't m
Featured -
03:07
Where Does Your Music Taste Come From?
635 views / 0 likes - addedWhether you're a Beyonce fan or faithfully following Phish- your personal taste in music is probably all linked to your memories. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow --------
-
08:39
CRISPR: A Gene-Editing Superpower
635 views / 1 likes - addedAny molecular biologist will tell you that genetic engineering is tricky. But up until recently we might be witnessing a new age in human development. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreo
-
09:24
Robots Inspired By Animals
633 views / 0 likes - addedLearn about the robots inspired by animals with Hank! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos, Chris Peters, and
Featured -
02:47
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
628 views / 2 likes - addedEvidence strongly suggests that men have, on average, a shorter lifespan than women, but scientists aren't exactly sure why that is. Check out today's QQ to learn more about this mortality mystery. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by b
-
05:00
Dinosaurs Had a Bloodsucking Enemy
627 views / 1 likes - addedThis week, scientists revealed a sample of amber containing an extinct tick that fed on dinosaurs. Unfortunately, we can't take a blood sample from it and make Jurassic Park a reality, but it can still tell us a lot about how dinosaurs (and their parasite
-
24:55
5 Things You Should Know About Your Brain
624 views / 0 likes - addedSettle in for a smörgåsbord of brain facts. Hosted by: Michael Aranda 0:36 Brain Personality Maps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBv1wKinQXw 5:10 Do I Only Use 10% of My Brain?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxIS3XxfFS0 8:47 Are People Really Left or
-
19:31
SciShow: Winter Compilation
621 views / 0 likes - addedWe here at SciShow compiled a list of videos based on popular requests. Hank Green hosts with this winter themed episode! Hosted by: Hank Green How to Make Snow (If You're Not Elsa) - 1:14 Why Is My Tongue Stuck to This Flagpole? - 4:03 How to Supercool W
-
04:56
Why Do We Have Leap Years?
620 views / 0 likes - addedSo it's February 29th and we have 366 days this year instead of 365- what's the deal with Leap Years? ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon suppo
Featured -
03:47
What Ventilators Taught Us About Breathing
618 views / 0 likes - addedHumans experiences with ventilators have taught us that sighing isnt just a way to express yourself: its a vital part of our everyday breathing.Hosted by: Michael ArandaSciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents. Check it out at http://ww
-
02:50
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?
617 views / 0 likes - addedA puppy's tail wagging on the left side of their body might mean something profoundly different than wagging on the right side. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
Featured -
03:58
Where Are All the Dead Animals?
617 views / 3 likes - addedWe are surrounded by wildlife, like pigeons and squirrels, all the time. Sadly, all those animals eventually die, but why don't we see carcasses on the street? Where do they go? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us fe
-
03:02
Why Is the Ocean Blue?
617 views / 1 likes - addedYou may have satisfied your inner five-year-old by learning why the sky is blue, but where does the ocean's color come from? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Do
Featured -
05:23
The Oldest Fossils Ever Found!
616 views / 0 likes - addedScientists have found fossils that show life appearing on Earth much earlier than we thought. Meanwhile, could there be a new fundamental force? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scis
-
02:26
What Happens When You Faint?
615 views / 1 likes - addedWhy do we faint? Because sometimes, your nervous system just doesn’t know what to do with itself. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, J
-
05:19
Cyclopia: A Rare Birth Defect That Could Help Cure Cancer
613 views / 0 likes - addedWith a greater understanding of biological mechanisms, humans may be able to take a devastating birth defect and turn it into a treatment for cancer. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymo
-
04:36
Inside The World's Most Powerful New Microscopes
612 views / 1 likes - addedIn recent years, scientists have come up with new ways to hack the physics of light, to invent the most powerful microscopes the world has ever seen. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without th
Featured -
02:46
Are You A Supertaster?
609 views / 0 likes - addedSome people have more taste buds than the rest of us. They’re called supertasters, and they can taste things others can’t. Special thanks to our tasters: Matthew Gaydos Lindsey Doe Julia Maes Hank Green Music Credit: "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (inc
Featured -
03:14
The Truth About The Charlie Charlie Challenge
607 views / 0 likes - addedWe may not be sure who’s behind it, but we can tell you that the Charlie Charlie Challenge doesn’t really work. Because physics. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Just
-
08:59
The Nearsightedness Epidemic
607 views / 0 likes - addedWhile not the kind of epidemic you're used to hearing about, nearsightedness is becoming a major health issue in many places. Learn about how scientists are finding out the reasons behind the increase in myopia, and how sunlight might be an important comp
-
23:20
SciShow Talk Show: Jack Horner Meets A Dinosaur
606 views / 0 likes - addedJack Horner and Hank talk about the evolution of dinosaurs, what it took to become a world-famous paleontologist, genetics, and meet a live dinosaur courtesy of Jessi Knudsen Castañeda. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters --
-
05:05
The 2017 Nobel Prizes: Biological Clocks and Microscopy
605 views / 0 likes - addedLast week, the recipients of the 2017 Nobel Prizes were announced. We take a closer look at the winners of the Physiology and Chemistry Awards, whose breakthroughs change the way we study sleep, and allow us to look at microscopic biological systems in a
-
03:29
How Plants Attract Bodyguards
605 views / 0 likes - addedLots of plants make nectar to attract pollinators, but some make special, extra nectar pots outside their flowers to feed their bodyguards. To get a free Audible trial membership, go to www.audible.com/scishow Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydo
Featured -
04:09
Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, And Strawberries Aren't Berries
595 views / 2 likes - addedDid you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow
-
02:53
Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap?
594 views / 0 likes - addedCilantro tastes like soap to some people, but they may not just be picky. It could be genetic. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Just
-
09:28
5 Chemicals That Are In (Almost) Everything You Eat
591 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover 5 key chemicals that we use to make our food taste the way it’s supposed to taste, look the way we expect it to look, and generally survive the journey to our tables intact. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the followin
-
02:04
Why Do Things Look Darker When They're Wet?
586 views / 0 likes - addedIt’s kinda embarrassing when you spill stuff on your shirt and it makes a stain. So you might as well understand the science behind it, so at least you can act all smart and explain it to people. Hosted by: Michael Aranda Spill Man: Stefan Chin Angry Mob:
-
02:35
Why Do We Get Freckles?
584 views / 0 likes - addedYour parents may have told you that every freckle on your face was a kiss from an angel, but SciShow is here to ruin that delusion for you. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow -
Featured -
02:48
Can Pickles And Bananas Really Help Athletes?
581 views / 1 likes - addedSome athletes swear by pickle juice and bananas, but how do they help? Quick Questions explains! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szyma
Featured -
08:23
A Brief History Of Timekeeping
575 views / 0 likes - addedIt’s time for another leap second! Join SciShow as we celebrate by exploring the long and strange history of timekeeping. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them
-
05:00
Creating Artificial Life
575 views / 0 likes - addedScientists are working on creating organisms with designer genomes -- and someday, we might end up with bacteria manufacturing our jet fuel. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciSh
Featured -
02:11
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide To Clean Wounds?
574 views / 0 likes - addedHydrogen Peroxide: It fizzes, it stings, but does it actually do you any good? Find out on this week's Quick Question! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo t
-
06:42
Water Is WAY Weirder Than We Thought
573 views / 0 likes - addedWater is one of the most abundant and important substances on Earth, so you think we'd know everything there is to know about it. But it turns out water is way weirder, and it often behaves in ways that leave scientists with more questions than answers. H
-
03:58
Quantum Computing Breakthrough
571 views / 0 likes - addedQuantum physics is weird. But quantum computing could be awesome! Learn how scientists took a big leap this week toward making quantum computers a reality. For a free book from Audible, go to: http://www.audible.com/t1/30DayGoldFT_at?source_code=PDTGB0009
Featured -
04:38
The Trick to Not Freezing During Hibernation
570 views / 0 likes - addedYou may wish that you could pack on a few pounds and sleep the next few months away, and scientists are one step closer to understanding how some animals are capable of doing this. If you want to learn more about ancient animals or paleontological science
-
04:13
Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth
570 views / 1 likes - addedYou’ve heard of vampires (pale, undead, sometimes sparkly), but did you know some of these myths have basis in scientific fact? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
-
04:39
DeepDream: Inside Google's 'Daydreaming' Computers
569 views / 0 likes - addedIt may produce creepy images with way too many dogs and eyeballs, but Google’s DeepDream program is actually a valuable window into artificial intelligence. Installation instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/deepdream/comments/3cawxb/what_are_deepdream_i
-
08:14
6 Animals with Extraordinary Adaptations to Cave Life
569 views / 1 likes - addedLiving in a cave isn’t easy, but these six cave-dwelling animals have gained some amazing traits to help them survive there! Hosted by: Michael Aranda Head to https://scishowfinds.com/ for hand selected artifacts of the universe! ---------- Support SciSho
-
10:13
The History of the Internet, Part 2
569 views / 1 likes - addedIn part 2 of our History of the Internet series, Hank explains how public access became declared a human right! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks g
-
07:17
How To Forget Things On Purpose
567 views / 0 likes - addedIf you had the power to forget, would you do it? Michael Aranda explains how this might be possible in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow withou
-
02:12
Why Are Flamingos Pink?
565 views / 0 likes - addedWhat makes flamingos go from grey to pink? And can the same thing happen in humans? Quick Questions explains! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out
Featured -
02:55
Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
565 views / 0 likes - addedThe size, shape, and designs of the balls used in sports are usually the results of decades or even centuries of trial and error, and the cute, dimply li'l golf ball is no different! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron
-
02:40
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
562 views / 0 likes - addedDo you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin — and what might be living on top of it. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have t
-
02:34
What Causes Sunburns?
561 views / 0 likes - addedWhy does too much sun turn some people’s skin all red and shiny? Quick Questions explains! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szymakowski
Featured -
03:05
Are Hand Dryers Sanitary?
558 views / 0 likes - addedPublic bathrooms are teeming with microbes! You know to wash your hands, but when choosing between a hand dryer or a paper towel to dry them off— what’s your cleanest bet? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: h
-
05:24
3 Ways Science Can Bust Art Forgeries
553 views / 0 likes - addedSome works of art can be worth thousands, even millions, of dollars. But what if you aren't so sure that Van Gogh you just bought to hang over your toilet is the real deal? Luckily, we can use science to sniff out fakes! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- S
-
04:29
New Insights Into 'The Mind's Eye'
553 views / 2 likes - addedSciShow explores a newly identified neurological condition, aphantasia, the inability to visualize things in your imagination, and gives tribute to Dr. Oliver Sacks, popular explorer of the human mind. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patre
-
03:30
How Do Touchscreens Work?
552 views / 0 likes - addedEver wonder how your finger can magically control your smartphone screen? We explain in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo tha
Featured -
19:32
Antarctic Lava to Pink Snow: The Science of Winter
550 views / 0 likes - added"If you live in the northern hemisphere, there's a decent chance you're in a winter wonderland right now. Settle in with a hot drink for this winter compilation and learn about some of the interesting things that make winter wondrous! We're conducting a s
-
08:18
A Brief History Of Life: Rise Of The Humans
545 views / 0 likes - addedWith the non-avian dinosaurs extinct, it was time for mammals to take over. Finally, in the tiniest sliver of the history of life, humans emerge. A Brief History of Life Part 1: https://youtu.be/7HiFxKK2yjU Part 2: https://youtu.be/kBUNR10wvhw Part 3: htt
-
04:54
Lead: The Original Artificial Sweetener
544 views / 0 likes - addedLead is really useful when you add it to things like paint and gasoline. Problem is, it’s also poisonous. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justi
-
04:17
Bleaching In The Great Barrier Reef, And A Zika Update
539 views / 0 likes - addedThis week on SciShow news we have some very unfortunate reports from scientists concerning the Great Barrier Reef. However, scientists have also created a 3-D model of Zika Virus, which is one step towards finding out how it functions. El Niño annotation:
-
04:35
Precision Medicine And The Science Of Clumsy Robots
538 views / 0 likes - addedToday 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 with it and push
-
02:28
What Happens To My Wool Sweater In The Washer?
538 views / 0 likes - addedBe careful with your wool. Unless you want a nice piece of felt with some holes in it. Hosted by: Hank Green Want to watch these episodes early? Check us out @ Patreon! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make
-
04:25
Hydras: Our Immortal, Tentacled Friends
532 views / 0 likes - addedWhile humans age and die (which is kind of a bummer), it looks like hydras will stay young and fertile forever. Why is this? And what can we learn from these tentacular microscopic organisms? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the fol
Featured -
03:04
What Happens If You Leave Stitches in for Too Long?
530 views / 0 likes - addedLeaving your stitches in too long can have some serious consequences. Host: Olivia Gordon We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: ---------- Support S
-
03:44
How Smells Trigger Memories
530 views / 0 likes - addedSciShow explains how smells can bring back early memories -- even memories that your brain didn’t know you had. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to
-
03:57
What Does Anesthesia Do To Your Brain?
528 views / 0 likes - addedScientists know that anesthesia drugs are really good at knocking you out. What they don’t know is how. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, Dav
-
02:26
What Causes Pins And Needles?
526 views / 1 likes - addedEver wondered what causes that strange tingling feeling? Well, settle in as Quick Questions explains how it works. Just be careful how you sit. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make Sc
-
03:52
Take A Trip Through Space!
526 views / 1 likes - addedTake a trip through our star area, using only the ten hundred most used words, inspired by Randall Munroe of XKCD. To order Thing Explainer: Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Hudson: http://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer
Featured -
04:14
The Science Of Screaming, And What Was The Biggest Dinosaur?
525 views / 0 likes - addedScientists dissect the human scream for the first time, and also re-think what was thought to be the biggest dinosaur in the world. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow withou
Featured -
05:27
How the Oldest Rocks on Earth Changed History
522 views / 0 likes - addedGo to https://www.squarespace.com/scishow for a free trial and use the offer code SCISHOW to support this channel and save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Scientists have uncovered the oldest rocks from Earth, and they're shaking up wh
-
04:49
Life-Changing Birdsong
522 views / 0 likes - addedBird parent's calls can change how their babies develop! And, do you learn faster when playing a game to benefit yourself or other people? Thumbnail Credit: Maurice van Bruggen Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patre
-
05:56
The Oldest Plant-Like Fossils Ever
520 views / 0 likes - addedResearchers might have discovered the 2 oldest plant-like fossils this week! Meanwhile, scientists learned more about another superpower of our favorite organism: tardigrades. Hosted by: Hank Green Get your Knowledge is Power shirt, poster and banner toda
-
04:40
A Plastic That Conducts Electricity?
516 views / 1 likes - addedPlastics usually stop electricity in its tracks, but scientists have figured out a way to keep the electrons flowing. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo th
-
05:25
Do We Have To Give Up Bacon?
515 views / 0 likes - addedThe IARC has categorized processed meat as a definite carcinogen. But how dangerous is it really? Do we finally have to give up bacon? Annotation: Free Radicals: https://youtu.be/VnAhAX98HY4 Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the foll
-
05:04
How Would We Stop a Nuclear Missile?
514 views / 0 likes - addedMost of us are hoping that any nuclear threats are just empty threats, and getting at the facts about ICBMs can be difficult. But what would actually happen if someone launched a nuclear weapon? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time,
-
02:41
Are Those Really Blackheads?
509 views / 0 likes - addedDo you just hate those little bumps all over your nose? Don’t be a hater, they’re just doing their job! Learn how in this SciShow Quick Question. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sci
-
04:48
The Next Step to a Holodeck
507 views / 0 likes - addedThis episode was produced in collaboration with and sponsored by Emerson. Click here to learn more about their We Love STEM initiative: http://bit.ly/2fnBiHO The next step toward a holodeck might be the ability to actually touch a simulation, and we’re ge
-
04:01
Tiny Extremophiles Living in Rocks!
503 views / 0 likes - addedIn freezing cold sand, a burning hot mine, or even inside solid rock – these extremophiles live anywhere that you wouldn’t want to live. What are they? How can they live in such extreme places? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becom
-
10:31
The AI Gaming Revolution
501 views / 0 likes - addedArtificial intelligences that play abstract, strategic board games have come a long way, but how do their "brains" work? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo
-
04:02
Why Can't You Digest Grass?
500 views / 0 likes - addedYou’ve probably seen cows enjoying a nice mouthful of grass, but why can't we do the same? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the followin
-
08:17
When and Where it Rains on the Sun | SciShow News
498 views / 1 likes - addedOn SciShow News this week, Hank explains how it can rain on the sun and dives in to findings from the NASA twin study! Hosted by: Hank Green SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents. Check it out at http://www.scishowtangents.org ------
-
02:57
Are Multivitamins Really Good For You?
495 views / 0 likes - addedPeople spend billions of dollars every year trying to boost their health with multivitamins- but are they actually good for you? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow --------
-
04:20
Social Interaction And The 'Bliss Molecule'
488 views / 0 likes - addedThis week on SciShow News, scientists found that social interaction triggers the production of the “bliss molecule” in mice. Plus, eating sugar is about more than just the calories. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following
-
04:07
Antimicrobials Inspired By Animals
487 views / 0 likes - addedThe animal kingdom is diverse, fascinating, and even inspires the medical world! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon
-
02:44
Do Animals Mourn Their Dead?
487 views / 0 likes - addedWe can’t know if or how animals understand death, but behavioral changes in some species could mean they experience something similar to human grief. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymo
-
03:01
How Do Laxatives Work?
484 views / 0 likes - addedEven though we're all probably very experienced poopers, sometimes we need a little help. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ------
-
03:20
Where Are All the Electric Airplanes?
483 views / 0 likes - addedCheddar recently launched their YouTube channel where they cover future focused topics! Check out their video, Can Empathy Prevent a Robot Uprising?, here: https://chdr.tv/youtu62cfc Clean, renewable energy is becoming more and more common in our everyday
-
03:31
What Does A Cochlear Implant Sound Like?
481 views / 0 likes - addedCochlear implants don't generate sound like a hearing aid would. Instead, they zap your cochlea. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
-
05:56
Why Are Self-Driving Cars Taking So Long?
479 views / 1 likes - addedThe first 200 viewers to sign up at https://www.brilliant.org/scishow will get 20% off their annual premium subscription and be supporting SciShow! Self-driving cars have been “coming soon” for years. What’s so hard about making a machin
>> View scishow web videos