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Does Melatonin Do Anything?

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Check out Hot Mess here: https://www.youtube.com/HotMessPBS Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/04/food-as-medicine/521955/ Melatonin is a supplement that’s supposed to help you sleep. But does it work? What’s the chemistry o
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Women in Chemistry: Heroes of the Periodic Table

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To honor women’s history month in the international year of the periodic table, today we wanted to share the story of two of chemistry’s most brilliant and bold women and their paths of elemental discovery -- because what they brought to the table changed
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Could Life On Earth Have Come From A Comet?

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What if alien DNA led to human existence? This amino acid recently found in comets gives us insight on our potential alien-relatives. Are We Sabotaging Our Search For Life On Mars? - http://bit.ly/29MAiYY Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bi
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How is Leather Made?

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How does animal hide become leather? We still don’t fully understand the chemistry of tanning, but the basic steps are thousands of years old. In this week’s episode of Reactions, learn how leather is made. More PBS Digital Studios Goodness here! https://
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Can Soap REALLY "Kill" the Coronavirus?

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Constantly being told to wash your hands? Us too. So were diving into the chemistry behind why soap is so effective against viruses like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.Find us on all these places:Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactionsFacebook! http:/
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How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

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Skunks are nocturnal animals that prefer to keep to themselves. However, when they sense danger, this lurking purveyor of biochemical warfare unleashes its primary defense mechanism: a nasty-smelling spray. Similar to tear gas, the scent is so strong it c
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How Did the 80s Get Hair So Big?

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The 80s was a decade full of neon leg warmers, power ballads, and big hair. But how did we get that big hair so bad it’s good? A little bit of teasing and a lot of chemistry. This week Ms. Beautyphile helps us tackle the science behind perms and crimping
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Scientists Can't Find 99% of Plastics in the Ocean, But Here's What We Know | The Swim

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In 2018, Ben Lecomte attempted a historic first - swimming across the Pacific Ocean. The expedition resulted in the collection of invaluable scientific data that could help find a solution for the plastic pollution problem in our oceans. Streaming now on
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14 KIDS HACKS THAT ARE PRACTICALLY GENIUS

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AMAZING IDEAS AND HACKS FOR KIDS Crafting is definitely one of the best ways of spending time! And scientific experiments are not just fun, they are also useful. Why buying toys if you can make them yourself? In this video, you'll find a lot of entertaini
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How Apollo 8 Survived the Risky Trip to the Far Side of the Moon | Apollo

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A last minute shake up in 1968 sent a manned crew outside of Earth’s orbit for the first time. The crew of Apollo 8, in a very short amount of time, would have to learn how to reach our nearest celestial neighbor and then return safely to Earth. Check out
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Yellowstone Steaming Acid Pools of Death

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TAKE THE PBS DIGITAL SURVEY! https://to.pbs.org/2018YTSurvey Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs have incredible geochemistry thanks to being part of an actual volcano. But why are they so different, and why are some more dangerous than others?
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What's That After-Rain Smell Made Of?

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There’s a sweet smell in the air after it rains, whether it’s a spring shower or a summer storm. This week on Reactions, we explain the chemistry of petrichor, the smell of rain. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReact
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Which Came First - Flowers Or Bees?

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Stop and smell the flowers… and watch this video Subscribe: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub Twitter: @jtotheizzoe @okaytobesmart ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Bees and flowers have an amazingly close relationship. Flowers need bees in order to reproduce, and be
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Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didnt? - G. Richard Scott

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Explore the prevailing scientific theory of why crooked teeth and impacted wisdom teeth are recent developments in human evolution.--According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental
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A Bomb Exploded on Apollo 13, Here’s What Happened Next | Apollo

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When an explosion shutdown the main Apollo 13 spacecraft, NASA was put on the edge of a catastrophic disaster. Mission Control had to figure out how to get the astronauts home or they’d be stranded in space. Check out the entire Apollo series here!: https
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Apollo 10 Almost Crashed Into the Moon | Apollo

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The missions before the lunar landing were designed to test out some of the most difficult manoeuvres of the Apollo Program. During Apollo 10, the Lunar Module experienced a malfunction that left the astronauts spinning out of control. Check out the entir
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How Close Are We to Creating a Lightsaber?

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Lightsabers might be elegant weapons for a more civilized age, but today, they only exist in the world of fiction. Could we use modern technology to create the most famous movie weapon of all time? May the Fourth be with you! Find Dr. Patrick Johnson's bo
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The 10 Equations that Rule the World - with David Sumpter

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Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For making something a viral hit? For deciding how long to stick with your current Netflix series, job, or even relationship? David Sumpter has the answers.David's book "The Ten Equations: And How You Can Use Th
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Can Mixing Cleaning Chemicals Kill You?

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You can check out Google's Science Journal app at http://g.co/ScienceJournal When things start looking grimy in the bathroom, and it’s time to whip out yellow gloves, the only thing that matters is getting the job done as soon as possible. So you open the
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Accidental Discoveries That Go Boom

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Chemistry usually involves precise measurements and careful testing in order to get significant results. But a bunch of notable discoveries happened by accident. In the second edition of our accidental discoveries ser
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Human Population Through Time

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It took 200,000 years for our human population to reach 1 billion—and only 200 years to reach 7 billion. But growth has begun slowing, as women have fewer babies on average. When will our global population peak? And how can we minimize our impact on
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This Killer Fungus Turns Flies into Zombies | Deep Look

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Something is growing inside that fruit fly in your kitchen. At dusk, the fly points its wings straight up and dies in a gruesome pose so that a fungus can ooze out and fire hundreds of reproductive spores.Join our community on Patreon! https://www.patreon
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Chameleons Are Masters of Nanotechnology

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What do chameleons have to do with nanotechnology? These color-changing lizards are some of nature’s wackiest animals, all because they’re masters of pigment and light. This week on Reactions, learn all about the chemistry of chameleon color. Subscribe to
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Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Cilantro is one of the most polarizing herbs the planet. Consider it the Benedict Cumberbatch of taco toppings. But what is it about this little plant that stokes such intense vitriol from some people, while the rest
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A Series of Fortunate Events with Sean B. Carroll

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Is simple chance the source of all the beauty and diversity we see in the world? Sean B. Carroll tells the story of the awesome power of chance.Sean's book "A Series of Fortunate Events" is available now: https://geni.us/mPPrdQHWatch the Q&A: https://yout
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Can You Give Blood After Death? - Dear Blocko #1

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Can you give blood after death? Why do you have body hair? Welcome to Dear Blocko! Watch more: What Happens When You're Falling In Love? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhkoqq3IZAo&t=0s&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=43 SEND US DRAWINGS
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Why Can’t You Buy *Fresh* Olives?

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Olives are a strange food: a fruit that you can’t buy fresh, just swimming in salty brine. Why? They contain a bitter chemical called oleuropein. This week on Reactions, we’re talking about the science of how we can eat this unique stone fruit. Subscribe!
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The physics of music: playing fire, ice and jelly trumpets - with Anna Ploszajski

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Discover the physics of music, as Anna demonstrates how you cancreate a functioning trumpet from weird and wonderful materials.Watch Anna's full lecture on materials science here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV6XAfZcCCESubscribe for regular science vi
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What is Your Snot Saying?

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Anna's Snot Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shEPwQPQG4I Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions It’s peak cold and flu season, and mucus is making many of our lives miserable. But despite being a little icky, phlegm gets a bad rap. This germ-fighting
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How Close Are We to Controlling Machines With Our Minds?

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From outsmarting the self check-out to providing options for patients with communication disorders, merging mind with machine could be the next frontier for humanity. How close are we to controlling machines with our minds?Read more:This New Mind-Controll
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The Chemistry of Redheads

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions St. Paddy's Day is just around the corner, and so instead of celebrating with a glass of green beer, these year we decided to take a closer, chemical look into what makes redheads stand out from the crowd. It might su
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How Close Are We to Talking With Animals?

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We know about apes learning sign language, but what about dolphins typing on an underwater keyboard? Or A.I. machines translating prairie dog chirps? We want to answer how close we are to conversing with the animal kingdom. How Close Are We: Season 2 - ht
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The Chemistry of Snake Venom

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions We know poisonous snakes are dangerous, but what exactly makes venom so powerful? Evolutionary biology tells us why venom is useful for snakes, but chemistry tells us how venom works. This week, Reactions sheds some l
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How to Slow Aging (and even reverse it)

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Scientists like Prof Sinclair have evidence of speeding up, slowing, and even reversing aging. Thanks to LastPass for sponsoring this video. Click here to start using LastPass: https://ve42.co/VeLPWhat causes aging? According to Professor David Sinclair,
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The science of the self explained by a biologist | Michael Levin

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How do you emerge from a collection of cells? A biologist explains. This interview is an episode from @The-Well our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation .Subscribe to The Well on YouTube https:/
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What Is The Science Behind Polls?

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Why shouldn't we always trust polls? Trace tackles this question here. Are We The Only Species That Votes? - https://youtu.be/-XOis9RTROs Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: The National Council on Public Polls (NCPP)
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Apollo 1's Fatal Fire Almost Ended the Spaceflight Program | Apollo

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All three Apollo 1 astronauts were killed during a pre-launch test. In the months leading up to the disaster, there were several red flags that cemented the crew's fate. This Is How the Apollo Program Began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uyTgdzH7u4&t=3
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This Battery-Free Game Boy Will Last Forever

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Nobody likes a dead battery. So engineers developed a battery-free Game Boy that runs forever. Using energy harvested from the environment, this device could spark the next revolution in gaming.Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more
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Starfish Gallop With Hundreds of Tubular Feet | Deep Look

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They may look cute and colorful, but starfish are actually voracious predators. To sniff out and capture their prey, they rely on hundreds of water-propelled tube feet, each with a fiercely independent streak. Watch the new PBS Terra science show, OVERVIE
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The World's Deadliest Venom Could Save Your Life

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Some animals produce venom that is lethal to both their prey and to humans, but scientists are finding ways to use these compounds as medicine. The Evolutionary Advantage Of Swallowing Food Whole - https://youtu.be/PQ7-VAWUsNs Sign Up For The Seeker Newsl
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This Powerful New Technology May Be The Only Way To Explore Venus

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NASA engineers have finally developed new technology to land on Venus' extremely hazardous environment! How did they do it? Thanks to our sponsor for supporting DNews! Check out Graze at https://www.graze.com/us/ and use coupon code DNEWS for a free snack
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The movement that inspired the Holocaust - Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira

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Trace the history of the eugenics movement in the US, and discover how the belief in ideal genetics led to forced sterilizations.--Since ancient Greece, humans have controlled populations via reproduction, retaining some traits and removing others. But in
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Pygmy Seahorses: Masters of Camouflage | Deep Look

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Tiny and delicate, pygmy seahorses survive by attaching to vibrant corals where they become nearly invisible to both predators and researchers. Now, biologists at the California Academy of Sciences have successfully bred them in captivity for the first ti
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What Are Century Eggs?

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These green and black preserved eggs don’t really look like food, but the chemistry of fermentation turns pidan, or century eggs, into a Chinese comfort food. In this week’s Reactions episode, we’re talking about the science of these unusual treats. Subsc
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The Disturbing Thing Ghosts Could Be

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What’s that sound.....is it ghosts? Watch more: Our Worst Nightmares ft. Illymation ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2ZNX4Z3W5I&index=2&list=UUgh2q0g6I9wHCjDTmu4tnuA Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http:/
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The Algorithm That Transformed The World

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The Fast Fourier Transform is used everywhere but it has a fascinating origin story that could have ended the nuclear arms race. This video is sponsored by 80,000 Hours. Head to http://80000hours.org/veritasium to sign up for their newsletter and get sent
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How Joe DeSimone is Changing 3-D Printing—Speaking of Chemistry Road Trip

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We're hitting the road in California. Check out our first stop at Carbon, a 3-D printing startup in Silicon Valley. Don’t forget to subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions ↓↓Full description and references below↓↓ Joe DeSimone cofounded Carbon (formerly Car
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Our Universe May Be Full of Massive Dark Matter Stars

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Recent studies point to a potential new type of matter: the dark boson. This dark matter candidate could potentially clump together out in space, forming 'ghost stars' that could grow as big as supermassive black holes. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/
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How Close Are We to Living in the Ocean?

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Sea level rise will threaten 90% of major cities in the coming decades. But what if we just dove in to meet it? How close are we to building a city in the ocean?How Close Are We? Season 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypm4QcOOqXQ&list=PL6uC-XGZC7X56r8
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How Voltage Fade Prevents Us From Creating the Perfect Battery

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Scientist may have just figured out how to reverse the voltage fade in lithium-ion batteries, here’s how How Supercapacitors Could Make Batteries a Thing of the Past - https://youtu.be/GeSvErqdmIM Read More: What’s Causing the Voltage Fade in Lithium-rich
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The Deadliest Being on Planet Earth – The Bacteriophage

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A war has been raging for billions of years, killing trillions every single day, while we don’t even notice. This war involves the single deadliest being on our planet: The Bacteriophage. Created with scientific advice and editing by James Gurney. Kurzges
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We Tested Googles Tips for Getting Stains Out of Your Clothes. You're Welcome.

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Stained your shirt but dont have time for a spin cycle? Your first impulse is probably to whip out your phone and start Googling. But how reliable are the quick stain removal tips you come across? This week on Reactions, we try out a bunch of those tips a
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A Brief Introduction to General Relativity - with Anthony Zee

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Anthony Zee gives us a tour of gravity through Einstein's Theory of General Relativity.Anthony's book "On Gravity" is available now - https://geni.us/xAf86t.Starting with the discovery of gravity waves, Anthony goes on to explain how gravity can be unders
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There's A New Form Of Matter That Exists In Four Dimensions!

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Being first theorized in 2012, time crystals have been created in the lab! How were two separate teams of scientists able to make this new form of matter a reality? How Quantum Computing Will Change The World! - https://youtu.be/3BKIJCTLy-s Sign Up For Th
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Cloud Chamber

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The trajectories of individual charged particles leave behind cloudy trails as they ionize the cooled, supersaturated air-alcohol vapor inside this diffusion cloud chamber. Alpha particles from the radioactive decay of an inserted 2% thorium alloy rod for
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I Waterproofed Myself With Aerogel!

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Aerogel has extraordinary properties but it can be tough to work with. This video looks at modifying aerogels to take advantage of their unique characteristics.Subscribe to Veritasium: https://ve42.co/subHuge thanks to Dr. Stephen Steiner and the crew at
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The Game That Learns

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Watch my newest video, "The Game You Win By Losing (Parrondo's Paradox)": https://youtu.be/PpvboBJEozMInstall Raid for Free IOS: http://bit.ly/2HtjCLc ANDROID: http://bit.ly/2Th4NgaGet 50k silver immediately and a free Epic Champion as part of the new pla
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Apollo’s First Manned Mission Was Live Streamed in Space | Apollo

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NASA's first disaster was a matter of poor design. After a 20-month engineering overhaul and three unmanned missions, Apollo 7 finally took the program to space. And the astronauts gave Earthlings a real-time look of life in orbit. Check out the entire Ap
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Which Shape CUTS BEST? (Weed Eater Line at 100,000 Frames Per Second) - Smarter Every Day 238

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How You Can Survive With Only One-Third of Your Blood

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How much blood can a human lose without dying, and how does the body replenish that blood once it's gone? The World's Deadliest Venom Could Save Your Life - https://youtu.be/_GAQuRalhlA Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read M
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Coronavirus Drugs: Where Are We and What's Next?

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Antiviral drugs could help us fight the new coronavirus, but we dont currently have a highly potent and effective antiviral that cures COVID-19. Why not? We called a few virologists to find out.You might also like:Gilead's remdesivir gets emergency use au
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Maillard: The Most Delicious Chemical Reaction In The World

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Why does fresh, hot toast have a more complex flavor than plain bread? Why does cooking raw food in general result in mouthwatering smells and a rich taste? The answer lies with the Maillard reaction, also known as th
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What Happens When You Put a Hummingbird in a Wind Tunnel? | Deep Look

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Scientists have used a high-speed camera to film hummingbirds' aerial acrobatics at 1000 frames per second. They can see, frame by frame, how neither wind nor rain stop these tiniest of birds from fueling up. DEEP LOOK: a new ultra-HD (4K) short video ser
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Jerusalem Crickets Only Date Drummers | Deep Look

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With their big heads and beady black eyes, Jerusalem crickets aren't winning any beauty contests. But that doesn't stop them from finding mates. They use their bulbous bellies to serenade each other with some furious drumming. Support Deep Look on Patreon
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This Dark Matter Hunter Is Built With Quantum Computer Parts

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When it comes to dark matter, it might be time to leave WIMPS behind, as theres a new candidate thats been pulling ahead of its competitors in recent months: axions. Welcome to the new era of dark matter hunting.Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscrib
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How Close Are We to Launching the James Webb Space Telescope?

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The James Webb Space Telescope will allow us to see further into space than ever before, and its discoveries are expected to revolutionize astronomy. So, how close are we to finally launching it? How Close Are We? Season 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Where Did We Come From?

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Ready to untangle the branches of the human family tree? Part 1 of our special series on Human Ancestry. Watch it all: http://bit.ly/OKTBSHuman ↓↓↓More info and sources below ↓↓↓ In part 1 of our special series on human ancestry, we tour through our famil
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Scientists Create First-Ever 3-D Model of a Melting Snowflake

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This visualization is based on the first three-dimensional numerical model of melting snowflakes in the atmosphere, developed by scientist Jussi Leinonen of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. A better understanding of how snow melts
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11 Billion Years of Our Universes History Were Missing Until Now

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After 20 years of mapping the night sky, one project has filled in an 11 billion year gap in our knowledge of the universes history. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at h
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Could humanity's return to the moon spark a new age of lunar telescopes?

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Nearly 50 years after NASA put a small telescope on the Moon, astronomers are dusting off plans for new lunar observatoriesRead more: https://scim.ag/2M0WhBVCreditseditorMeagan Cantwellsupervising producersSarah CrespiDaniel Clery story byDaniel Cleryphot
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The Surprising Thing You Never Knew About Cheetos

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Cheetos have been called "one of the most marvelously constructed foods on the planet" and even if that is hyperbole, there's no denying that this snack food is incredibly popular. There's quite a bit of science and some interesting history behind this ch
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What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?

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Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Can A Brain Injury Make You A Genius? ►►►► http://b
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Is Bigger Better?

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This video was made in partnership with Popsci! They recently published their "Muscles" issue, and wrote an article to go along with this video that you can read here: https://popsci.com/environment/strongest-animal-by-weightElephants might be strong, but
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How Does Coal Walking Work?

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While some claim walking on hot coals is mind over matter, there's actually a science to not burning yourself, involving conductivity and insulation. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/circus-arts/firewalking.htm
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How Seashells Are Made

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Learn more about CuriosityStream at https://curiositystream.com/reactions (CODE: reactions) If you know that seashells are made of basically the same stuff as chalk, you might have wondered why chalk is crumbly but seashells are super tough. This week on
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We Found Another State of Matter: The Supersolid!

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Scientists have created, yet another state of matter called a supersolid! But what is it, and what does it do? There's A New Form Of Matter That Exists In Four Dimensions! - https://youtu.be/TjVi5L7cYLQ Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.
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Why is Carbon the Key to Life? (On Earth, Anyway)

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One element is the backbone of all forms of life weve ever discovered on Earth: carbon. Number six on the periodic table is, to the best of our knowledge, impossible to live without. In this episode of Reactions, discover what makes carbon so exceptional,
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How Do You Catch Fruit Flies?

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You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar--or do you? This week on Reactions, we explain the chemistry behind why fruit flies love vinegar so much, some entomologists call them “vinegar flies.” Check out Storycast “Tacos of Texas,” here!: https://
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What is Ringworm and How Do You Get Rid of It?

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Did you know ringworm is not actually a worm? This week on Reactions find out what ringworm is, how the culprit feeds on your skin, hair, and nails, and learn how to not be its next meal.Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactionsFacebook! http://facebook.com/A
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These Scientists Chase Volcanic Eruptions Because We’re So Bad at Predicting Them

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Jess Phoenix has traveled all over the world to study volcanic eruptions and help make crucial predictions. What is it like stand at the rim of an active volcano and peer into the heart of our planet? Experience intense, unique, and sometimes dangerous mo
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A Tasty Trove of Exoplanets at TRAPPIST-1

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A baker’s half-dozen of Earth-size worlds is orbiting a (relatively) nearby star—and some could be habitable Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/SciAmerican TRANSCRIPT: There's big news this week from 40 light years away, a star system calle
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Cow Burps Are Warming the Planet

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Learn more about CuriosityStream at https://curiositystream.com/reactions (CODE: reactions) Cows burp up a lot of methane thanks to the chemistry of their digestion. And since methane is a greenhouse gas, our beef and dairy have huge climate change conseq
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Could a Polio Vaccine Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options while vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed. One option might be the oral #polio #vaccine. We chatted with one of the researchers proposing the ideaDr. Robert Gallo
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The Rare Celestial Phenomena That Can Only Be Seen Before Nightfall

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Most people think of astronomy as a nighttime activity, but if you hate staying up late, youre in luck! As it turns out, theres a whole lot of fascinating celestial objects and phenomena that can only be observed in the bright light of day. Subscribe to S
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Does My Dog Know What I'm Thinking?

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Head to BrainCraft for more doggy science! http://youtu.be/OBy3idLwwYM 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.itsokaytobesm
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This Is the Only Proven Way to Deter a Great White Shark | The Swim

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Will deterrent technology lower an ocean swimmer's chances of a dangerous encounter with a shark? What Can Happen to the Human Heart After Months of Swimming? | The Swim - https://youtu.be/ZLnxzZuhb9Y Read More Can technology save you from a shark attack?
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How Close Are We to Finding Dark Matter?

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For decades, scientists have been working to find the missing part of our universe known as dark matter. So, how close are we to finding it? How Close Are We? Season 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW_YCWLyv6A&list=PL6uC-XGZC7X4X5RRtme4oR1OOkjViKo8M T
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Why Does Stinky Cheese Stink?

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Some cheeses, like Epoisses, are so legendarily stinky they’re supposedly banned on public transit in France. It’s the chemistry of washed-rind cheeses that makes them such a smelly food. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com
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Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?

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Duh, except for the sky… and the ocean… Don’t miss our next video! SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Among living things, the color blue is oddly rare. Blue rocks, blue sky, blue water, sure. But blue animals? They
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What Evidence Do We Have for Life on Mars?

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One of the main jobs of Perseverance, the Mars 2020 rover, is to find signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. So, how will it meet this goal when it reaches the red planet next year? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements!
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The Multiverse is real. Just not in the way you think it is. | Sean Carroll

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What do physicists actually mean when they talk about the Multiverse? Sean Carroll explains.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Michio Kaku: The Multiverse Has 11 Dimensions
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Could We Rid The World Of Zika Mosquitoes?

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A 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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How Long Does the Novel Coronavirus Live on Surfaces?

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What surfaces does the novel coronavirus stick to, and for how long? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.comAs the novel coronavirus accelerates across
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How Close Are We to Completely Mapping the Ocean?

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We’ve mapped other planets to more detail than we have our own oceans. How close are we to a complete ocean map? “The Swim” Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGg-1xQbd5M&list=PL6uC-XGZC7X7iQ31AN0hszm5a3RCosk00 Read More: The Nippon Foundation-GEB
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Is Eating Boogers Actually Unhealthy?

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Over 90% of adults pick their nose. And afterward, many people eat those boogers. But it turns out, that can be unhealthy and dangerous. Boogers trap invading viruses and bacteria before than can enter your body. So eating those boogers might expose your
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The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler

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Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.--Isnt it odd that, when somethings funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In
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Fossil Hunting Is Entering a New Technological Age

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Thanks to newly recovered fossils and breakthrough technologies, paleontologists can now reveal how life returned after the dinosaurs. This episode is made possible thanks to HHMI Tangled Bank Studios: https://to.pbs.org/3fhtghS Subscribe to Seeker! http:
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Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?

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The age-old mystery of why otherwise healthy dolphins, whales and porpoises get stranded along coasts worldwide deepens: After a collaboration between NASA scientists and marine biologists, new research suggests space weather is not the primary cause of a
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Unpopular People May Die Sooner, Here’s Why

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Is there scientific proof that social standing affects your health and helps you live longer? How would it do this? How Poverty Changes Your Brain - https://youtu.be/BycBq5FbVak Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: Soc
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What Happens When an Aircraft Catches Fire?

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The complications faced by air rescue fire fighters are unlike anything else. See how chemicals and velocity challenge an already intense job. How Do You Test the World’s Fastest Jet Engines? - https://youtu.be/8cHRmj42tcQ Read More Riding Shotgun in a Fi
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The Z Machine Recreates a Dying Star on Earth

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The age of the universe might be wrong, so a team of astrophysicists are using the Z Machine to recreate a piece of it on Earth. What does it take to resurrect a white dwarf star in the lab?Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Foc
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Honey Bees Make Honey ... and Bread? | Deep Look

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Honey bees make honey from nectar to fuel their flight – and our sweet tooth. But they also need pollen for protein. So they trap, brush and pack it into baskets on their legs to make a special food called bee bread. JOIN our Deep Look community on Patreo
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The Secret Weapon That Could Help Save Bees

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/ Honeybees are dying from parasites, pesticides, and poor nutrition, but we can help them in a number of ways, including by encouraging them to make a homemade ant
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What If Humans Devolved?

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Here's what you'd look with evolution reversed! Watch more: Could You Survive 2.5 Million Years Ago? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy7BiiOI_No Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Fo
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How to Convince Someone That You’re Right (Even If You’re Not)

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Most conversations online about ideology seem to be like a lame snowball fight. It might make you wonder if there is a better way? Well, neuroscience says, there just might be. I Am Right, You Are Wrong: How Biased Assimilation Increases the Perceived Gap
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The Easiest Problem Everyone Gets Wrong

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Watch my newest video, "Could a Toothpaste Sandwich Brush Your Teeth?": https://youtu.be/OdeiWhETqQYWe know how difficult the Monty Hall Problem is for so many people even after theyre shown all the math behind the best possible strategy. Its basic probab
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The science of shared consciousness | Lisa Miller

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Ever wondered why you can sense when a loved one is in pain? This Columbia psychologist has an explanation.This interview is an episode from@The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation.Su
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Porcupines Give You 30,000 Reasons to Back Off | Deep Look

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Porcupines may be adorable, but their quills are razor-sharp, designed to impale and next to impossible to remove. But it's not all bad news. Researchers are designing new surgical staples that mimic the quill's shape to better close wounds and promote he
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White, Green, Black, and Oolong Tea: What's the Difference?

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Did you know that many different types of tea come from the same plant? It’s pretty amazing, considering the various flavors and colors, but what really sets each tea apart are the chemical changes that happen in the leaves during production. This week on
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What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Check out more slo-mo footage from Florian Knorn here: https://www.youtube.com/user/elfloz/videos Sports balls of all varieties whether it be soccer, or hockey, or tennis, owe their resilience and reliability to an un
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Why Jellyfish Float Like a Butterfly—And Sting Like a Bee | Deep Look

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Jellyfish don’t have a heart, or blood, or even a brain. They’ve survived five mass extinctions. And you can find them in every ocean, from pole to pole. What’s their secret? Keeping it simple, but with a few dangerous tricks. DEEP LOOK: a new ultra-HD (4
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How We Know Black Holes Exist

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Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Space Telescope Science Institute for supporting this video. Support MinutePhysics on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/minutephysics Link to Patreon Supporters: http://www.minutephysics.com/supporters/ Th
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The Most Dangerous Weapon Is Not Nuclear

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Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-bioriskThis video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.Check out the biorisk career guide from 80,000 hours:https://80000hours.org/kurz-bioFind the Map of Evolution and oth
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This Millipede and Beetle Have a Toxic Relationship | Deep Look

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This millipede uses deadly cyanide gas to keep predators at bay. But one beetle can tolerate the toxic defense and rides the millipede like a bucking bronco. Who will win this showdown in the forest? SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt Please sup
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How the Krebs cycle powers life and death with Nick Lane

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What process animates cells and gives life to lifeless matter? What brings our own lives to an end? The Krebs cycle is the answer - and it could turn our picture of life on Earth upside down. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/UqsqJM8g604Nick's book 'Tr
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Turtle Travel Tips: How Magnets Can Help Us Navigate | Magnetoreception

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When people travel a long distance, they'll usually use a map. But there are lots of animals that travel really long distances, too, and they can't use maps... so how do they not get lost? Our friend Dr. Turtleman calls in to explain! First Grade Next Gen
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The Solar Car Revolution Could Change EVs Forever

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Engineers are one step closer to harnessing the Sun to power your next car, giving the auto industry renewed interest in solar. In other words, the solar powered car revolution is coming. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Focal
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How Close Are We To Hypersonic Travel?

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Flying at hypersonic speed could revolutionize transportation, but there are incredible engineering and logistical challenges we need to get through first. So, how close are we to hypersonic travel? How Close Are We? Playlist - https://youtu.be/ZW_YCWLyv6
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How Will Earth Change If All the Ice Melts?

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What Are the New Discoveries in Human Biology? - with Dan Davis

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Recent and dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the body will profoundly change the experience of being human in the coming century. Dan's book "The Secret Body" is available now: https://geni.us/I185YgWatch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/SAzpyLLrEwQ
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Hot Qubits Crack a Major Quantum Computing Challenge

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Researchers might have broken one of the biggest obstacles to practical quantum computers with something called hot qubits. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://sho
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Where Does the Poop in Antarctica Go? | Antarctic Extremes

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What happens to all the garbageand human poopin Antarctica?Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/pbsterra?suAntarctica is home to McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Programs base of operations, and a handful of other research stations. These stations are
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How To Stop Yourself Being Ticklish - With Dr Emily Grossman

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Are you ticklish? Dr Emily Grossman shows you how to use the science of tickling to stop yourself squirming when you're tickled. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Why do we feel ticklish? Why does it make us laugh? It’s hard
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You're Using Disinfectants Wrong. Here's What You Actually Need to Do.

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Sure, youve got a product that says kills germs under your sink, but will it really destroy the new coronavirus on surfaces? Turns out that if youre using a disinfectant like a regular cleaner, you might not actually be disinfecting at all. To make sure y
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Are We Alone in the Universe? - with Paul Davies

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Is there life on other planets? And how would we know if our galaxy had been observed by intelligent extraterrestrial lifeforms?Paul's new book 'What's Eating the Universe' is out now: https://geni.us/pauldaviesPaul Davies is a theoretical physicist, cosm
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What If We Attached Human Arms to a Bear?

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Building a Chimera isn't easy, or ethical, but Q-Bot really wants a Bear-Human Hybrid.Watch MORE: The Salmon's Truly Horrifying Life Cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJX_UPuQ8Iw&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=5Check out our Life Noggin
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World's Highest Jumping Robot

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This tiny robot can jump higher than anything else in the world. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription.Huge thanks to Dr. Elliot Hawkes and the rest of
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A Dragon Torched My Hand (How Do VR Haptic Gloves Work?) - Smarter Every Day 191

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Click here to subscribe: http://bit.ly/Subscribe2SED Get a personalized DNA genotype test a&d read about new data FDA now allows 23andMe to release: http://www.23andme.com/smarter ⇊ Click below for more links! ⇊ There are tons of things I had never consid
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The Secret Social Life Of Plants

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How Do We Tell Temperature?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions We have a lot of confidence that we measure temperature accurately. But how do thermometers in the kitchen or doctor’s office work? Thanks to the laws of thermodynamics, thermometers respond to heat moving from hot to
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Giant Flow Batteries Could Power Your City In The Future

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China is building vanadium redox flow batteries to power its cities in the future, but what exactly are they and how do they work?Diamond Nuclear Batteries Are Forever Sort Of- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj7z8wFGzDE Read More:The Better Batteries Tha
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Can I Still Eat This?

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NASAs Gold Box Will Make Oxygen on Mars

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NASAs next rover mission has a special device aboard thatll do something revolutionary: make oxygen on Mars for the first time. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Focal Point | https://bit.ly/2s0cf7w Visit our shop at http://sho
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How Did Climate Change Help Turn the Sky Orange?

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Why was the West Coast sky bright orange? This week we break down the Mars-like haze and how climate change is involved. #orangesky #climatechange #wildfiresTake the PBS Digital Studios annual survey: http://to.pbs.org/2020surveyYou might also like:How Ar
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Can Silver Nanoparticles Combat Your Stink?

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Some clothing makers try to harness the antibacterial power of silver to combat the smell of sweat from your workouts -- now with added nanotechnology. This week on Reactions, we ask: does it work? Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://fa
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Inside NASAs Challenge to 3D Print Future Habitats on Mars

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NASA invited engineers and architects from around the world to design future habitats for Mars. Heres what they came up with. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Focal Point | https://bit.ly/2M3gmbKNASAs 3D-Printed Habitat Challe
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What if the World turned to Gold? - The Gold Apocalypse

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The Map of Evolution and other sciency posters, researched and designed with love, are now available on the kurzgesagt shop. Your purchase will support us directly and keep our videos free for everyone. https://shop.kurzgesagt.org(Worldwide Shipping Avail
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These Crazy Cute Baby Turtles Want Their Lake Back | Deep Look

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Turtles grow up without parents, which might sound lonely. But for threatened baby turtles raised in a zoo it’s an advantage: they can learn to catch crickets all by themselves. There’s a paradox, though. When they are ready to leave the nursery, there is
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Why I'm Scared Of Spiders

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Joe's proposed SXSW panel is "Science on YouTube: Where the Smart Kids Are". Vote for it before 9/4! http://vid.io/xqTj The science of… OH GOD IS THAT A SPIDER?! Subscribe to It's Okay To Be Smart: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓ More info and sources below ↓ F
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Why Is There So Much Land In The North?

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Watch the new season of MinuteBody - and get access to both CuriosityStream and Nebula - at https://curiositystream.com/minuteearthMost of Earths land is currently in the northern hemisphere because we happen to exist in a time where uneven heating in the
Have You Met a Hagfish? Its About Slime | Deep Look

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What keeps the boneless, jawless hagfish thriving after more than 300 million years? SLIME. The goop it exudes a mix of mucus and special protein cells expands to 10,000 times its original volume in less than half a second, potentially clogging the gills
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Women of wonder - with Rosie Curran Crawley at Ada Lovelace Day

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Jane Marcets Conversations on Chemistry was first published anonymously in 1805 and is thought to be one of the first science textbooks. After watching Humphry Davys lectures at the Royal Institution, Marcet believed it to be important to discuss these sc
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What If You’re Upside Down For Too Long? - Dear Blocko #6

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It's Dear Blocko #6! Watch more: What If The Sun Was Green? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=607ygvEcFRM&t=0s&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6IuSpsTXRsyq2-4r08OpbhO&index=6 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponth
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How To Reveal Subatomic Particles At Home | NOVA

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Here's a way you can reveal subatomic particles that are shooting in front of your eyes all the time. NOVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline NOVA Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/novapbs Credits: Produced, animated, and edited by Greg Kestin A
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Are We Running Out of Helium?

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Did you realize that just like certain animals here on Earth, there are endangered elements too? For example, we’re constantly losing helium, a gas that defies gravity and escapes our atmosphere into space. This incredible element is in high demand all ov
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Weird objects sent into outer space

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Strangest items sent to outer space. Number 7. Chair, burgers and beersFor the cost of $60, you can purchase a 60-gram balloon that can lift an 2 lbs payload to the near-space. Over the years, people used balloons to send objects such as chair or beer to
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How Lice Turn Your Hair Into Their Jungle Gym | Deep Look

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Why are itchy lice so tough to get rid of and how do they spread like wildfire? They have huge claws that hook on hair perfectly, as they crawl quickly from head to head. JOIN our Deep Look community on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE
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Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

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Check out Hot Mess: http://bit.ly/HotMessPBSDSThere are things you can do right now to help our climate--like investing in renewable energy. But today on Reactions, we're digging into a few of the weirdest climate change-combating ideas out there. Subscri
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We Still Don't Understand What Water Is, Here's Why

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Water is actually really weirdlike, way weirder than you probably realizeand our understanding of it might only just be coming to a boil. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop
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What Causes the Northern Lights (and where you should see them)

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Learn more about Hack the Moon at https://wehackthemoon.comEvery winter thousands of tourists head north hoping to catch a glimpse the luminous auroras dancing in the sky. In this episode of Reactions, were sharing tips on how to increase your chances of
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How To Bring Stale Chips And Bread Back From The Dead

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Nothing kills snack time quite like staleness. With football season right in front of us, so we wanted to offer you some pro tips on how to revitalized your stale snacks. Oh and of course, with a whole lot of chemistr
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The Best Pokmon (According to Science)

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Use the promo code "minuteearth" at https://curiositystream.com/minuteearth for 26% off an annual subscription to CuriosityStream, plus access to Nebula!Theres lots of debate as to which original starter Pokmon is the best fighter among squirtle, bulbasau
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The Ladybug Love-In: A Valentine's Special | Deep Look

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Ladybugs spend most of their lives alone, gorging themselves on aphids. But every winter they take to the wind, soaring over cities and fields to assemble for a ladybug bash. In these huge gatherings, they'll do more than hibernate-it's their best chance
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Did We Domesticate Plants--or Did They Domesticate Us? The Answer Might Not be so Clear.

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Did humans domesticate plants, or did they domesticate us? Archaeologists at atalhyk, a 9,000-year-old site in Turkey, offer lessons on how agriculture and other major innovations can yield unexpected long-term consequences for human society and the world
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Did We Just Detect a New "Wow" Signal from Proxima Centauri?

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News has leaked of the discovery of a radio transmission from our nearest neighboring star, Proxima Centauri. Did we just detect alien communications?! Join us for this special video with Professor Kipping explaining what we know and why some skepticism i
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The Largest River On Earth Is In The Sky

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Learn more about your personal DNA story by going to https://23andMe.com/okay SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a video! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ What’s the largest river on Earth? If you said “the Amazon”… you’re only half
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5 Chemicals That Are In (Almost) Everything You Eat

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Discover 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
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How Many Zebras Are In This Photo?

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/New technology has revolutionized how we study wild animals, but it has also bogged down scientists with data...luckily, there's an *intelligent* solution.Thanks a
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The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong

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How an SAT question became a mathematical paradox. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.I invented Snatoms, a molecule modeling kit where the atoms sn
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Map of Computer Science

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The field of computer science summarised. Learn more at this video's sponsor https://brilliant.org/dos Computer science is the subject that studies what computers can do and investigates the best ways you can solve the problems of the world with them. It
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NASAs Most Powerful Rocket May Be One Step Closer to Launch

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NASA decided to kick off the year by performing a test on the Space Launch System that's destined to put the first woman on the moon. But things didnt go quite as expected. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit
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Biohacking our way to health with robot cells | Michael Levin

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This biologist built a living robot from frog cells and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine:This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFo
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Scientists Just Proved the Existence of Liquid Glass

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First predicted nearly 20 years ago, researchers have finally (and accidentally) proved the existence of a new state of matter: 'liquid glass'. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit ou
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How Does Cooking Affect Nutrients in Veggies?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Vegetables are chock-full of essential vitamins and minerals, but how should you eat them to get the most nutritious bang for your buck? Raw? Sauteed? Frozen? You might want to eat those fresh green beans right away,
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What's inside of the Lunar Module?

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Thanks to Audible for sponsoring today's video. Get your free 30 day trial, one free audiobook, and 2 audible originals here! http://www.audible.com/jaredowen OR text "jaredowen" to 500 500The Apollo Lunar Module was the part of the Apollo Spacecraft that
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It took 10 YEARS (But it was worth it) - Amazing Science Gadgets/Toys 5

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Hello Everyone Sit back and relax. Enjoy 8 minutes of oddly satisfying scientific curiosities featuring various mind-blowing stuff!If you guys liked this video please follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/physicsfun/And subscribe to our chann
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WFIRST Will See the Big Picture of the Universe

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Scheduled to launch in the mid-2020s, the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) will function as Hubble’s wide-eyed cousin. While just as sensitive as Hubble's cameras, WFIRST's 300-megapixel Wide Field Instrument will image a sky area 100 times l
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An Axolotl Is An Incredible Creature That Can Regenerate Its Brain And Heart

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*Editor's note: Dr. James Godwin is now a research scientist at MDI Biological Laboratory.* The story begins with the Aztec God of death and lightning, the Xolotl. As legends have it, he was a monstrous dog that guarded the sun god and ushered souls to th
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How Close Are We to a Self-Driving World?

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Self-driving cars could revolutionize the way we travel, giving us more time to work, play, learn, and relax on the road. But when it comes to making them a reality, cutting-edge technology is only the tip of the iceberg. So, how close are we ditching dri
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From Steel to Sword--Here's How Blacksmiths Mold Metal

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This video was created in celebration of this years National Chemistry Week theme: Marvelous Metals. Learn more about it here: http://www.acs.org/ncwThis week on Reactions we head to Portland, Oregon, and learn how blacksmithing is just as much chemistry
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Why Some Old People Act Half Their Age: It's in the Brain

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Scientists are studying people over 80 whose memories are just as good as someone in their 50s. What sets these 'SuperAgers' apart? Is the Internet Changing Our Memory? - https://youtu.be/InlMjKJBrbE Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/
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Why Are We Dumping Fertilizer on Forest Fires?

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When wildfires break out on hot, windy days they pose a serious threat to people and the environment. This week on Reactions, learn how were using fertilizer to keep dangerous blazes at bay. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactionsFacebook! http://facebook.c
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Why Do My Dogs Paws Smell Like Fritos?

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Do your dogs paws smell like Fritos? This week we explore why. #fritopaws #cornchippaws #cheetopaws #dogpawsYou might also like:Why Do Wet Dogs Stink? + Other Canine Chemistryhttps://youtu.be/X9AozZLZnCU Worlds Deadliest (& Cutest) Animalshttps://youtu.be
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CRISPR: A Gene-Editing Superpower

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Any 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
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How Wildfires Generate "Never-Ending" Storms

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To start using Tab for a Cause, go to: http://tabforacause.org/minuteearth2Under the right conditions, wildfires can form clouds and generate firestorms, which last far longer than normal thunderstorms.LEARN MORE**************To learn more about this topi
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Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2016 | Path Integral : Perhaps the Greatest Generalization in Physics

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This is my entry in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2016. https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org The most amazing thing about the Path Integral formulation is how it can simplify our perspective about the Universe. When we come to appreciate the basic
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Testing if Sharks Can Smell a Drop of Blood

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Scientific proof Pixar sits on a throne of lies. Thanks to Bose for their support and for the dopest headphones I've ever worn: https://bose.life/markrober Also, thanks to Discovery for putting my life in danger. #SharkWeek begins July 28 only on Discover
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The Worlds First Photo of Quantum Entanglement Could Disprove Einsteins Theory

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Einstein dubbed the idea of quantum entanglement as "spooky action at a distance." Now for the first time ever, scientists have taken a picture of it. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylistTod
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NASA Just Revealed There Could Be Life On Saturn's Moon, Enceladus

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Since NASA's Cassini spacecraft detected gaseous hydrogen spouting from Saturn's Enceladus, scientists have hypothesized that the moon may have hydrothermal vents capable of supporting life. Ocean Volcanoes May Hold Clues To Alien Life - https://youtu.be/
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The beauty of collective intelligence, explained by a developmental biologist | Michael Levin

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The strange science experiment that blew a worms head off and blew our minds.This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation.Subscribe to The Well on YouTub
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Why Do Birds Migrate Like This?

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Buy the book: "Where the Animals Go: Tracking Wildlife with Technology in 50 Maps and Graphics" at http://www.wheretheanimalsgo.com Copyright 2016 by James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti. First American Edition published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. in 201
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How Pee Helped Win the Revolutionary War (Maybe...) - July 4th Special Episode

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Old school gunpowder is really called black powder, and it was so crucial to the Revolutionary War effort that we went to great (and gross) lengths to try and make it. This week on Reactions, find out what exactly those lengths were.Subscribe! http://bit.
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The Bombardier Beetle And Its Crazy Chemical Cannon | Deep Look

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When attacked, this beetle sets off a rapid chemical reaction inside its body, sending predators scrambling. This amazing chemical defense has some people scratching their heads: How could such a complex system evolve gradually—without killing the beetle
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NASA Engineered a Box to Create the Fifth State of Matter in Space

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Atomic physicists at NASA are working to create an exotic state of matter...in space. And it turns out, the International Space Station is the perfect home base for these experiments. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Focal Poi
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What Does the Moon Smell Like?

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After walking on the Moon astronauts hopped back into their lunar lander, bringing Moon dust with them. They were surprised, and perplexed, to find that it smelled like spent gunpowder. This week on Reactions, learn why Moon dust might smell like the afte
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These Hairworms Eat a Cricket Alive and Control Its Mind | Deep Look

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Support Deep Look on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook A baby hairworm hitches a ride inside a cricket, feasting on its fat until the coiled-up parasite is ready to burst out. Then it hijacks the cricket's mind and compels it to head to water for
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Your Next Burger Could Be Made With Microbes

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Fermentation is a natural process that humans have been hacking for millennia. Now, scientists are customizing the process to revolutionize the future of food with alternative proteins. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Element
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How I Boarded a US NAVY NUCLEAR SUBMARINE in the Arctic (ICEX 2020) - Smarter Every Day 237

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Get 1st Audiobook + access to monthly selection of Audible Originals for free when you try Audible for 30 days https://www.audible.com/smarter or TXT smarter to 500500Upcoming videos will explore what life on a submarine is like. Click here if you want to
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What’s Outside The Universe?

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I’ve said in the past that the Universe isn’t expanding into anything. But what if we’re living in a vast multiverse, and our Universe is bumping up against other universes? Support us at: http://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: http://www.u
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Can You Really Name A Star?

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Since the dawn of recorded history humankind has tried to classify and study the stars. It’s a continuing mission, and astronomers are finding new stars all the time. But how do they get their names? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuf
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How Does Pepper Spray Work?

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Personal safety is something we all should take seriously. Whether it’s walking down a dark street at night or fighting off grizzly bears on the trail, pepper spray is an effective tool to fend off an attacker and get safely away. But have you ever though
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9 Ways to Tell Your Dog You Love Them

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9 ways to prove your dog you loved them.Here is how you to say "I love you" in dog language. You absolutely love your dog, and youre not afraid to show it. But all the toys, comfy beds, treats, and fancy collars cant let your pet know just how special the
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How evolution creates problem-solving machines | Michael Levin

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Evolution doesnt fix things it reinvents them. Michael Levin, a biologist, explains.This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well o
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The Extreme Physics Pushing Moores Law to the Next Level

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A look inside a new precision machine that wants to reinvent the chip making industry. »Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker »Watch more Focal Point |https://bit.ly/31Ms6mj An integrated circuit, or chip, is one of the biggest in
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Decoded: How much do you really know about viruses?

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These sometimes deadly packets of genetic information are more numerous in number than the stars in the cosmos. Viruses are tiny infectious agents that dominate much of the microscopic world.Theyre incredibly abundant. There are more viruses in a single d
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The Moon: Astronomy #12

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Join Phil for a tour of our capital-M Moon, from surface features, inside to the core, and back in time to theories about its formation. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace: http://www.squarespace.com/crashcourse -- Table of Contents Many Millio
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How Virgin Galactic Plans to Send You to Space | Countdown to Launch

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Space tourism is the next great frontier for mankind and Virgin Galactic is at the forefront with its innovative space planes. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Countdown to Launch: http://bit.ly/CTLplaylist For years, Virgin Ga
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Inside the Superconducting X-ray Laser Engineered to Image the Atomic World

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The LCLS-II will be the world's brightest x-ray laser when it delivers "first light" in the early 2020's. With this superconducting accelerator online, scientists will be able to see the hidden world of atoms and molecules like never before. Subscribe to
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Why Engineers Turned to Origami to Create Reality-Bending Metamaterials

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University of Washington researchers have developed a novel solution to help reduce impact forces for potential applications in spacecraft, cars and beyond. And the new approach was inspired by origami. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker W
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Why Can't We Live On The Moon?

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We could try living on the moon... but it might not be a good idea. Watch more: Does It Rain Diamonds On Saturn? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO4zPND9TRc Check out Natalie's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9depPiZijkug50cDGvIGow Subscribe
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Are Vampires Real? Of Course Not, But . . .

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Check out Monstrum: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6nDCimkF79NZRRb8YiDcAHalloween season wouldnt be what it is without the undead. This week on Reactions, we unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire. When you think
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How Your Dog's Nose Knows So Much | Deep Look

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Support Deep Look on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Dogs have a famously great sense of smell, but what makes their noses so much more powerful than ours? They're packing some sophisticated equipment inside that squishy schnozz. SUBSCRIBE to De
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Whats Actually in the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus Vaccines?

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Curious what's inside the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines? Let's go down the ingredient list one by one and find out why theyre all in there. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit
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The War On Science

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Please VOTE for science! SHARE on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1jdD1Pu & Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1GyIshx Canadians, register to vote here: http://elections.ca/register Written by Rachel Salt, Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown SUBSCRIBE for more (it's free!):

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