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Weekly Roundup (5/4/19-5/10/19)

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Why Are Snowflakes Flat? 

Snowflakes may be unique, but they have one thing in common: They're all basically 2D.

2019-05-10 23:07:59 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (4/20/19-4/26/19)

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Fighter Pilots Seem to Have More Daughters — Why? 

Are fighter pilots really more likely to have daughters?

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Weekly Roundup (3/30/19-4/5/19)

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Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks? 

Old dogs don't get enough credit.

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Weekly Roundup (3/23/19-3/29/19)

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If the Sun Became a Black Hole, Would Earth Fall In? 

If our sun were to turn into a black hole, one thing we wouldn't have to worry about is falling in. 

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SciShow After Hours: Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, SciShow After Hours! Before you listen, here's what to expect:

  • This is where we'll be sharing science facts that we deemed not family friendly enough for the channel, so do not listen if you only want family friendly co...

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Weekly Roundup (3/16/19-3/22/19)

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Colorfully Camouflaging Cuttlefish Are Colorblind 

Cuttlefish are masters of blending into their surroundings, which is pretty impressive considering they're colorblind. View Post

Weekly Roundup (3/9/19-3/15/19)

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The Most Extreme Complex Life in the World 

Microbes aren't the only things that can survive far above or below sea level. There are surprisingly complex life forms there,...

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Weekly Roundup (3/2/19-3/8/19)

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Why Your Shower Curtain Is so Annoyingly Clingy 

If you frequently find yourself attacked by your shower curtain, don't worry. It's not just you. And it's probably not a p...

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Weekly Roundup (2/23/19-3/1/19)

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Why Do Sinkholes Keep Catching Us By Surprise?

We can detect a lot of natural disasters, so why don't we have more warning before sinkholes can wreak havoc?

2019-03-02 00:40:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (2/16/19-2/22/19)

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Does Shaving Make Your Hair Thicker? 

Will hair grow back thicker after you shave?

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Weekly Roundup (2/9/19-2/15/19)

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Does Milk Make You Phlegmy? 

You've probably heard that dairy products cause phlegm, but there isn't much scientific evidence to back this up.

2019-02-15 23:18:28 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (2/2/19-2/8/19)

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The Strange Physics Behind the Smell of Rubber Bands 

If you've ever spent time stretching out rubber bands, you've probably noticed their distinct smell. There's actually...

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Weekly Roundup (1/26/19-2/1/19)

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Does Lactic Acid Really Cause Muscle Pain? 

Lactic acid has taken the blame for muscle pain for too long! It's time to clear its name with some truth.

2019-02-01 23:24:47 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (1/12/19-1/18/19)

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Why Can't My Cat See a Treat in Front of Her Face? 

How can such good hunters be so bad at seeing what's right in front of them?

2019-01-19 00:28:28 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (11/3/18-11/9/18)

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Why Does Sugar Make My Teeth Hurt? 

Our teeth are pretty strong, so how can something as innocent as a Skittle cause them so much pain?

2018-11-09 23:09:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (10/27/18-11/2/18)

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Why Can Severe Pain Make You Vomit? 

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of severe pain, but why would a migraine in your head make you want to empty your stomach?

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Weekly Roundup (10/20/18-10/26/18)

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Meet the Oilbird: A Bird that Thinks It's a Bat 

In South America, there’s a flying animal that lives in colonies in caves, emerges at night in search for food, and navigates u...

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Thank You!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our livestream extravaganza!! To all our new patrons, welcome! We're so happy to have you here! All our patrons' support means so much to us, and it really is vital to the channel.

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Weekly Roundup (10/6/18-10/12/18)

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Does Using Your Phone Really Hurt Your Sleep? 

You've probably been told at some point that you shouldn't use your phone before bed, but is that advice actually worth listening t...

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Weekly Roundup (9/29/18-10/5/18)

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3 Ways We Could Transform the Future of Food 

The world needs future innovators solving problems like the future of food!

2018-10-05 22:22:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (9/22/18-9/28/18)

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Where Are All the Electric Airplanes?

Cars and buildings are becoming more green, but airplanes still fly using petroleum-based fuel. Why don't we have electric planes yet?

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Weekly Roundup (9/15/18-9/21/18)

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Can Cold Showers Really Improve Your Health? 

Before you subject yourself to cold showers because of their supposed health benefits, let's take a look at the research.

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Weekly Roundup (9/8/18-9/14-18)

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The Baller Rat That Kicks Rattlesnakes in the Face 

This little rodent might seem like an easy victim for predators, but it has some surprising talents.

2018-09-14 21:11:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (8/18/18-8/24/18)

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Why Doesn't Your Sphincter Get Tired? 

Sphincters do an important job, and they do it tirelessly. Thanks, sphincters.

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Weekly Roundup (8/11/18-8/17/18)

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How Do Polarized Sunglasses Work? 

The way polarized sunglasses work is deceptively complicated.

2018-08-17 21:32:47 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (8/4/18-8/10/18)

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What Happens If You Eat Mold? 

Eating mold probably won't kill you, but there's a reason it's not recommended. 

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Weekly Roundup (7/28/18-8/3/18)

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Why Do Prosthetic Limbs Feel Way Heavier Than Biological Ones?

We don't notice how heavy our limbs are, unless they're prosthetic.

2018-08-03 22:04:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Roundup (6/14/18-6/20/18)

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What Happens If You Stop Pooping? 

Everyone quickly assess your fiber situation. This pooping thing is no joke.

2018-07-20 21:49:39 +0000 UTC View Post