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Science of Marathon Running

Science of Marathon Running

Season 2 Episode 23
7:17
There Was No First Human

There Was No First Human

Season 2 Episode 24
3:44
Sonic the Hedgehog Is Why You Have Thumbs!

Sonic the Hedgehog Is Why You Have Thumbs!

Season 2 Episode 26
6:08
The Amazing Science of DUST?

The Amazing Science of DUST?

Season 2 Episode 27
5:19
Could We Clone Ourselves?

Could We Clone Ourselves?

Season 2 Episode 28
5:31
The Far Future of the Universe

The Far Future of the Universe

Season 2 Episode 29
4:58
Your Mom is LITERALLY Part Of You!

Your Mom is LITERALLY Part Of You!

Season 2 Episode 30
2:55
The Science of Game of Thrones

The Science of Game of Thrones

Season 2 Episode 31
7:31
The Science of BBQ!!!

The Science of BBQ!!!

Season 2 Episode 33
7:27
Why Does Time Go Forward?

Why Does Time Go Forward?

Season 2 Episode 34
2:44
Carbon and Oxygen and You: Explained

Carbon and Oxygen and You: Explained

Season 2 Episode 35
1:28
Why Did We Blow On Nintendo Games?

Why Did We Blow On Nintendo Games?

Season 2 Episode 36
5:10
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It's Okay to Be Smart

How The Elements Got Their Names

Season 2 Episode 22

Ever wonder what all those names on the periodic table actually mean? There's a whole lot of fascinating history on Mendeleev's table. Some carry names from antiquity, some are named for people, some are named for places, and some are named for mythical beings. Discover the etymology of the elements!
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Could You Be a Chimera? (ASL)
9:43
Season 7 Episode 31
Could You Be a Chimera? (ASL)
Could You Be a Chimera?
This Could Change the Future of Space Travel
11:30
Season 7 Episode 30
This Could Change the Future of Space Travel
I went to NASA in Houston to talk to astronaut Don Pettit.
The Strange (Unexpected) Reason Ice is Slippery
7:20
Season 7 Episode 29
The Strange (Unexpected) Reason Ice is Slippery
Why is ice slippery? It's a more complicated answer than it seems!
Recycling Is Broken. Here’s How We Can Fix It.
11:11
Season 7 Episode 28
Recycling Is Broken. Here’s How We Can Fix It.
Recycling is broken. Here's how we can fix it.
I Tried Eating Bugs… Here's What I Learned
14:55
Season 7 Episode 27
I Tried Eating Bugs… Here's What I Learned
People say insects are the food of the future.
Evolution Fails in the Human Body
11:53
Season 7 Episode 26
Evolution Fails in the Human Body
Here’s a rundown of a few of the human body’s biggest evolutionary fails!
This Face Changes the Human Story
13:11
Season 7 Episode 25
This Face Changes the Human Story
Meet your cousin: Homo naledi.
What If We Could See Nature In Infrared?
8:51
Season 7 Episode 24
What If We Could See Nature In Infrared?
Why are trees and other plants green? The answer is full of surprises.
What Color Is A Banana?
8:46
Season 7 Episode 23
What Color Is A Banana?
How do we see color in the first place?
What’s In a 20,000 Year-Old Cube of Ice?
11:20
Season 7 Episode 22
What’s In a 20,000 Year-Old Cube of Ice?
Earth’s climate is changing in a big way.
The History of Money (From Barter To Bitcoin)
9:36
Season 7 Episode 21
The History of Money (From Barter To Bitcoin)
Money. We all use it. But is it real?
7 Scientific Urban Legends Debunked!
11:24
Season 7 Episode 20
7 Scientific Urban Legends Debunked!
I look at a few of the most famous incorrect factoids in science.
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