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2023-05-12 20:49:49 +0000 UTC View PostBack by popular demand, here's what's on SciShow this week!
How Wildfires Spawn Deadly Firenadoes (and How to Stop Them)
There Shouldn't Be Monkeys in South America
There are spots available in the "Sponsor a Graphic," "Your name in the Description," and the "Science Ambassador" tiers!
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2021-09-22 21:01:48 +0000 UTC View PostHello SciShow Patrons! We have an exciting announcement: SciShow Space and SciShow Psych are getting their own Patreon accounts!
Up until now, SciShow’s Patreon has served as the Patreon for SciShow’s main channel, SciShow Space, and SciShow Psych. But over the years, each show has developed different needs, different goals, and different audiences. One Patreon for all three shows doe...
2021-03-12 23:09:59 +0000 UTC View PostHi SciShow Patrons!
Everyone in the UK, EU and U.S. can now pledge to our Patreon in their local currency of Euros (€), British Pounds (£) or U.S. Dollars ($). This will help prevent you paying extra conversion fees from your bank or card when pledging in a currency that’s not your own.
Any new visitors to our Patreon page will see our tiers priced in th...
2020-10-05 22:37:16 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Many animals show their teeth as a threat, so how did humans end up with our friendly smiles?
Meet the Most Important Animal You’ve Never Seen
For every human on Earth, there are ...
2020-01-24 23:21:10 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Does a Strong Immune System Make Colds Worse?
A strong immune system may actually lead to more cold symptoms.
8 Truths and Myths About the Full Moon
The Moon might not cause people to act strangely,...
2020-01-18 00:42:59 +0000 UTC View PostSorry for the gap in posting these! We're back on schedule now that the holidays and P4A are over :).
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Piranhas aren't always the ferocious and deadly creatures we see in movies. Sometimes they just want to snack on some scales.
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People in their 90s have been known to impregnate their partners, so it might seem like age isn't a factor for sperm. But it turns out time takes a toll on everyone.
2019-11-23 16:53:06 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Some birds in Australia intentionally start fires.
6 Seriously Impressive Animal Migrations
The journeys animals take to avoid the cold, give birth, or f...
2019-10-26 17:57:35 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
The Rainbow Gem Made from Ancient Sea Creatures
In Southern Alberta, ammonite fossils have turned into rainbow-colored gems.
8 More Terrible Names for Living Things
strawberries: not berries
waln...
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Are Soft Cheeses Dangerous During Pregnancy?
This is why pregnant people are told to avoid soft cheeses.
Things That Go Bump in Your Brain: 4 Scientific Explanations for Ghosts
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2019-10-12 15:34:17 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
The Deep-Sea Snail with an Iron Shell
These snails wear iron suits of armor they seem to build themselves.
5 Measurements You Might Not Realize Are Named After Scientists
These units ...
2019-09-28 00:46:49 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Why Lizards Don't Run Marathons
Some lizards can't run and breathe at the same time.
5 Times People Gave Animals Diseases | Reverse Zoonotics
Nonhuman animals can spread diseases to u...
2019-09-13 23:37:12 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Are Electric Cars Really More Environmentally Friendly?
Is choosing an electric car really doing anything in the fight against climate change?
6 Parasites That Live INSIDE Cells&nb...
2019-09-07 01:40:09 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Why You Should Never Put Tomatoes in the Fridge!
For the best-tasting tomatoes, keep them out of the fridge.
From Hognoses to Spider Tails: 6 Sublime Snakes
Snake...
2019-08-30 22:44:54 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Why Do Fevers Get Worse at Night?
If you've noticed that your fever is worse at night, that's not your imagination.
Delightful Color-Changing Minerals
These minerals ch...
2019-08-23 23:18:16 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
The Terrifying Fish with Transparent Teeth
This deep-sea fish's transparent teeth take its stealth to the next level.
4 Parasites Too Creepy to Exist
Parasites can do s...
2019-08-16 23:15:10 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
These Birds Smell Like Tangerines
These birds' tangerine smell has been described as "distinctive" and "pungent."
7 Nests That Will Change How You Think of Birds
Birds ...
2019-08-09 22:40:28 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
SPF Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
For the best sun protection, you're going to need to know more than just the SPF.
4 Creatures You Can See With Your Own Microscope! 2019-08-03 00:36:35 +0000 UTC View Post
For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, we wanted to do something special. Thanks to our patrons, we were able to travel around the country, talk with experts, and put together our first-ever documentary. We've been working on this video for months, and we're so excited to finally share it with all of you. Thank you so much to our patrons for making it possible for us to do thin...
2019-07-17 16:24:59 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Are the Meat Sweats a Real Thing?
You may have experienced some discomfort after a particularly meaty meal, but what's actually going on?
5 Groundbreaking Women in Engineering ...
2019-07-13 12:52:49 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
What is it about soft things that makes us want to touch them so much?
Do Wild Animals Intentionally Get High?
Humans tend to have a fondne...
2019-07-05 22:28:07 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Should You Worry About Caffeine Dehydrating You?
Is caffeine really dehydrating you?
5 of the Strangest Prehistoric Crocs
Whale croc! Boar croc! Armadillo croc!
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2019-06-28 23:12:27 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
If you've ever eaten fish, you've probably noticed that it's flakier than other animal protein. Here's why!
5 Things That Make You a Mosquito Magnet
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The Awesome Bug That Lives on Frozen Volcanos
In the frozen mini volcanoes on Mauna Kea there lives a scavenger-predator that prefers its meals delivered...
Forensic Technologies of th...
2019-06-15 04:03:39 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Meet The Black Swallower: Nature's Top Competitive Eater
The black swallower looks pretty unassuming—until it eats meals several times larger than itself.
8 Animal Friendships That'l...
2019-06-08 00:02:19 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Why Does Melted Cheese Taste So Much Better?
There actually seems to be a scientific reason why people like melted cheese more than solid cheese.
5 Periodic Tables We Don't Use (And On...
2019-05-31 22:25:56 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Does Medicine Actually Expire?
Next time you need Aspirin, maybe don't reach for the bottle you bought ten years ago.
The World's Most Asked Questions | Compilation
The...
2019-05-24 22:49:55 +0000 UTC View PostSciShow
Why Are Some Animal Babies So Helpless?
Why can some baby animals walk around basically right after they're born, while others can't even open their eyes?
7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Cook...
2019-05-17 21:43:43 +0000 UTC View Post