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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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How Many Species Are There?
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Season 5 Episode 2
How Many Species Are There?
How do we protect what we don’t know exists?
Is This A NEW SPECIES?!
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Season 5 Episode 1
Is This A NEW SPECIES?!
What *is* a species anyway? And how do you know if you’ve found a new species?
How An Igloo Keeps You Warm
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Season 4 Episode 60
How An Igloo Keeps You Warm
Building a perfect igloo takes cool science!
23 Reasons to be Cheerful (Thanks to Science!)
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Season 4 Episode 59
23 Reasons to be Cheerful (Thanks to Science!)
23 Reasons Science Gave Us to be Cheerful
This Land Is Your Land - Project For Awesome 2016
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Season 4 Episode 58
This Land Is Your Land - Project For Awesome 2016
About the importance of the National Parks Foundation.
Pigeon Story: How the Rock Dove Became the Sky Rat
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Season 4 Episode 57
Pigeon Story: How the Rock Dove Became the Sky Rat
A look at the science behind pigeons.
Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Concussions?
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Season 4 Episode 56
Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Concussions?
A look into the science of concussions.
The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods
5:09
Season 4 Episode 55
The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods
I’m thankful for science. And also pie
Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets… OH MY!!!
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Season 4 Episode 54
Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets… OH MY!!!
Turns out the sky IS falling.
We Got Ants In Our Plants!
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Season 4 Episode 53
We Got Ants In Our Plants!
What is this? A forest for ANTS?!
How Baby Sea Turtles Find Their Way Home
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Season 4 Episode 52
How Baby Sea Turtles Find Their Way Home
Find out how baby sea turtles find their way home after hatching!
Is Sugar A Drug?
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Season 4 Episode 51
Is Sugar A Drug?
It's Okay to Be Smart: Is Sugar A Drug?
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