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Science of Marathon Running

Science of Marathon Running

Season 2 Episode 23
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There Was No First Human

There Was No First Human

Season 2 Episode 24
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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
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Why Did We Blow On Nintendo Games?

Why Did We Blow On Nintendo Games?

Season 2 Episode 36
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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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Season 4 Episode 50
This Rainforest Caterpillar Looks Like Donald Trump
It's Okay to Be Smart: Rainforest Caterpillar
Why Don't Ants Get Stuck in Traffic
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Season 4 Episode 49
Why Don't Ants Get Stuck in Traffic
It's Okay to Be Smart! Ants!
Season 4 Episode 48
Why Do More Species Live Near The Equator?
Find out why more species live near the equator!
What’s REALLY Warming the Earth?
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Season 4 Episode 46
What’s REALLY Warming the Earth?
As earth temperatures continue to rise, what's really to blame?
Do Plants Think?
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Season 4 Episode 45
Do Plants Think?
For the last 50 years we've wondered whether plants can think... Haven't we?
Why Hurricanes Are Earth's Most Powerful Storms
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Season 4 Episode 44
Why Hurricanes Are Earth's Most Powerful Storms
The physics of the perfect storm
The Invisible Creatures That Keep You Alive!
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Season 4 Episode 43
The Invisible Creatures That Keep You Alive!
A complete microbiome lives inside us, and believe it or not, that's a good thing.
Why Are Some Animals Venomous?
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Season 4 Episode 42
Why Are Some Animals Venomous?
Venom comes in all different types, so here's everything you'll ever need to know.
Could You Really Survive Being Shrunk?!
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Season 4 Episode 41
Could You Really Survive Being Shrunk?!
It’s okay to be… small?
Attack of the Cosmic Space Junk!
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Season 4 Episode 40
Attack of the Cosmic Space Junk!
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Why Salt & Pepper?
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Season 4 Episode 39
Why Salt & Pepper?
Join the #AnythingButPepper movement!
Why Don't Other Animals Wear Glasses?
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Season 4 Episode 38
Why Don't Other Animals Wear Glasses?
Vision impairment is common in humans, so why not the rest of the animal kingdom?
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