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Recent research has offered some new insights into our biochemistry — from a proposed drug for sexual arousal to a possible link between the flu and narcolepsy. Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters — we couldn’t make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John

This video was originally posted to TikTok in April 2021. Hosted by: Alexis Dahl Christie Wilcox: Writer Kyle Nackers: Fact Checker Alexis Dahl : Script Editor Savannah Geary: Editor, Producer Nicole Sweeney: Executive Producer Hank Green: Executive Producer Sources: https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.1030200207 https://doi.org/10.1515/mamm.1960.24.1.152 https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/51022486 https://slothconservation.com/ Image Sources: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thalassocnus.jpg https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/a-single-orange-life-vest-on-a-white-background-gm183817994-15947249 https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/funny-three-toed-sloth-climbing-tree-trunk-gm922980750-253363099 https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/sloth-hanging-on-a-wooden-branch-over-the-river-south-america-gm1192914881-339111761 https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/sloth-in-the-amazon-gm1210837354-350936782 https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/three-toed-sloth-gm1299054700-391793996

Try Squarespace for free: https://www.squarespace.com/minuteearth The human lifespan might be limited, in part, because natural selection just stops working late in life. Thanks to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth and our YouTube sponsors for helping to make this video possible. ___________________________________________ Video Keywords: Mortality plateau: the leveling out of the mortality rate that is observed at

Of all the sciences, it seems like geology would be the one where getting research done is like, the most hands-on. But a team is working on getting more geology students out to the field using virtual reality, and VR brings a lot of benefits to their work! Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them) Elisa A.

There are a lot of animal stereotypes in the media, like “cats love milk!” or “bears can’t get enough of that honey!” But what if we told you that everything cartoons taught you is actually a lie? Join Stefan Chin for a new episode of SciShow and uncover the truth about these 8 animal myths!

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNx0ylmxon4 Most fish don’t blink. But studying mudskippers can tell us more about how blinking evolved. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) Lyndsay Fraser: Writer Justine Ghai: Fact Checker Alex Billow: Script Editor Madison Lynn: Videographer Faith Evelyn Schmidt: Script Supervisor Stefan Chin: Editor Andrew Smith: Sound Mixer Daniel Comiskey: Editorial

For a lot of people, pregnancy results in pretty massive changes through the whole body. But why does it also mess with some people’s feet? Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them) Emma Dauster: Writer Courtney Tern : Fact Checker Amy Peterson: Script Editor Faith Evelyn Schmidt: Videographer Seth Gliksman: Editor Stefan Chin: Script Supervisor Savannah Geary:

What happens in your body after you get a bruise? Quick Questions explains! ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters — we couldn’t make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szymakowski, Peso255, Fatima Iqbal, Justin Lentz, and David Campos. ———- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and

Caffeine is safe in most reasonable doses, but it turns out that’s less true when you pair it with another substance: nicotine. So the popular pairing of cigarettes and coffee can turn out to be a dangerous duo! Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them) Emma Dauster: Writer Angela Reed : Fact Checker Amy Peterson: Script Editor

Human beings will survive a long time—but due to amazing survival techniques, these 9 animal species will definitely live longer. Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow, and find out why these species will outlive us! We’ve been nominated for a Webby! Please vote: http://tinyurl.com/sswebby ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on

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This video originally posted to TikTok in July 2021. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) Alex Billow: Writer Kyle Nackers: Fact Checker Savannah Geary: Editor, Producer Nicole Sweeney: Executive Producer Hank Green: Executive Producer Sources: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es405402r https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/01/517785902/just-how-much-pee-is-in-that-pool https://chlorine.americanchemistry.com/Science-Center/Chlorine-Compound-of-the-Month-Library/Chloramines-Understanding-Pool-Smell/ Image Sources: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/landscaped-pool-gm157475651-9855415 https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/swimming-pool-water-treatment-with-chlorine-gm182884158-13817378

Get a free Fellow Tumbler ($30 value) when you use our code SCISHOWGIFT at https://cometeer.com/scishowgift Scientific discoveries have revealed some shocking things about ships lost at sea. In this video, join us for a look into the briny depths and the lost ships that make up shipwreck graveyards across the world. Hosted by: Hank Green

This video was originally posted to TikTok in July 2021. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) Emma Dauster: Writer Kyle Nackers: Fact Checker Bonnie Meyer: Script Editor Savannah Geary: Editor, Associate Producer Sarah Suta: Producer Nicole Sweeney: Executive Producer Hank Green: Executive Producer Sources: https://www.sleep.org/sun-makes-you-tired/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20689090/ https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/tanning/risks-tanning Image Sources: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/young-adult-hammock-napping-in-paradise-gm172485124-23782079 https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/rainbow-colorful-arch-icon-sign-mockup-realistic-vector-illustration-isolated-gm1218789810-356271285

We know that turtles chow down on and get stuck in ocean plastic, but there’s a more complicated reason for why it happens than you’d think! Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them) Emma Dauster: Writer Keren Turton: Fact Checker Amy Peterson: Script Editor Bill Mead: Videographer Stefan Chin: Script Supervisor Stefan Chin: Editor Savannah Geary: Associate

What is the real story behind asbestos? Where did it come from, and how did it get so popular? This now-known-to-be-dangerous substance seemed like a miracle stone, and eventually, the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians all started using it, too. So what happened? Hosted by Hank Green. ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon

Learn why jaundiced babies have yellowish skin and eyes for the first few days after they’re born and how the ancient Greeks thought birds could help cure the affliction (spoiler: they were super wrong). Hosted by: Michael Aranda ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following

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If you’re a wild animal, you might spend your days actively trying to NOT become another animal’s dinner. And some animals have come up with some pretty bizarre strategies to stay safe. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters

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When a sea turtle meets a jellyfish, the encounter can sometimes end in tears. But not because anybody got stung! Sea turtles have a totally different adaptive reason to cry after meeting – or rather, eating – jellyfish. Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them) Emma Dauster: Writer Angela Reed: Fact Checker Amy Peterson: Script Editor Bill

How devastating is the world’s largest nuclear weapon? Stephen Fry explains. #shorts SUPPORT MINUTEEARTH ************************** If you like what we do, you can help us!: – Become our patron: https://patreon.com/MinuteEarth – Share this video with your friends and family – Leave us a comment (we read them!) CREDITS ********* Stephen Fry | Narrator Pindex |

You may have seen this ingredient in supplements, smoothies, or medicine—but what does it means for charcoal to be “activated” and is it really as powerful as it sounds? Michael Aranda unpacks the science of what it does for our bodies and how it works in this new episode of SciShow! ———- Support SciShow by

We have new merch in our store! Check it out at https://dftba.com/minuteearth When the brain receives pain from an internal organ, it often projects the pain in the wrong place because of the way sensory nerve paths converge LEARN MORE ************** To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: – Nerve:

Welcome to SciShow Quiz Show, where SciShow Space co-hosts Hank and Reid are back for another round! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters — we couldn’t make SciShow without them! Shout out to Christopher Prevoe, Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Peso255, Ruben Galvao, Fatima Iqbal, Justin Lentz, and David

You know that feeling, when you know a word but it’s just out of reach, stuck on the tip of your tongue? Well, why does it happen? And what can you do about it? Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters — we couldn’t make SciShow without them! Shout

Surprisingly, flattened fauna can teach us a lot about wildlife biology. Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/minuteearth Watch the behind-the-scenes talkshow with MinuteEarth staff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/watch-october-q-43801553 LEARN MORE ************** To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: Roadkill: The remains of animals killed by motor vehicles. Road ecology: The study of how

There are naturally occurring toxins on Earth that are SO poisonous that one drop could kill thousands of people. How is that possible? What about their chemical makeup makes them so poisonous? Join Hank Green for an exciting look into the dangerous world of natural toxins. Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also

First low fat was in, now high fat is in. Dietary science is complicated! Join Hank Green and learn what we DO know about fat chemistry in this new episode of SciShow! Snatoms Kickstarter IS still going on: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/veritasium/snatoms-the-magnetic-molecular-modeling-kit Check out SciJoy’s complementary video, The Deal with Calories, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQcF313iCQE&feature=youtu.be Where Does Some of that