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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.

5 Bad Habits That Aren't All Bad 

Your bad habits might not be so bad after all!

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?

5 Animals That Sleep Too Much (and One That Might Not Need To) 

These animals sleep way too much by our standa...

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.

Spicy Tomatoes and 4 Other GMOs That Could Save Lives 

GMOs are still a contentious subject, but scientists think they could be used to save lives. <...

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. 

5 Things Your Hair Can Tell You About Your Health

These hair symp...

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 content! And don't listen if there are kids around.
• This episode will be made public next week, but patrons are getting it early! 2019-03-28 21:39:57 +0000 UTC View Post

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.

6 Natural Medicines (Maybe) Used by Animals | Zoopharmacognosy 2019-03-22 23:18:52 +0000 UTC 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, too.

8 Awe-Inspiring Spiders 

Whether you like s...

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 poltergeist, either.

6 Animals That Have Evolved to Steal&nbs...

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?

Mouth-Peeing and 5 Other Extreme Turtle Traits 

Turtles are awesome,...

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?

Will-o'-the-Wisps and 5 Other Mysteries Science Can Explain 

Mysteries are fun, but when science solves those mysteries, it's pretty fasc...

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.

5 of the Coolest Partnerships Between Animals and Bacteria 

Nothing like the ...

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 some strange physics going on there.

7 of the Most Uniquely Fie...

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.

7 Mysteries Science Hasn't Solved 

Despite decades or even centuries ...

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?

7 Discoveries Scientists Made by Licking Things 

Sometimes scientists lick things they mayb...

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?

5 Unsolved Mysteries About Dinosaurs 

Paleontologists still have a lot to learn about even ...

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?

7 Ridiculous Feats of Strength in the Animal Kingdom 

T...

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 using echolocation... and it isn't a bat.

6 Home Remedies Actuall...

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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 to?

6 Surprisingly Helpful Invasive Species 

Just ...

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!

5 Bizarre Aircraft That Pushed the Boundaries of Engineering 

Despite their appearance, these bizarre air...

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?

6 Animals with Extraordinary Adaptations to Cave Life 

Livi...

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.

6 Dangerous Diseases Hiding in U.S. Backyards 

Microbes are...

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.

6 of the Planet's Best Hunters 

The planet's best hunters aren't the anima...

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.

6 Popular "Home Remedies" That Don't Actually Work 

Just because your fave Pinterest accounts swear by it doe...

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.

5 Devastating Security Flaws You've Never Heard Of 

Security flaws are hiding in our technology all the time, and they leave us vu...

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. 

5 Things Humans Got Really Wrong About Our Bodies

With the benefit of hindsight, these ideas scientists had about o...

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

SciShow

Why Do Prosthetic Limbs Feel Way Heavier Than Biological Ones?

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

6 "Vegetarian" Animals that Will Give You Nightmares  

These "vegetarians" aren't always the docile l...

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.

How 6 Rare Diseases Are Changing Everyday Medicine 

Studying rare diseases can reveal insights into how our bodies ...