YouTube description: Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of... continue reading

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YouTube description: You are probably aware of the fact that elephants make trumpeting noises - but did you know that most of their communication is so low pitched that humans can’t even hear it? ... continue reading

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YouTube description: Making a faster plane takes more than building better engines and structures. To go supersonic, engineers had to solve hundreds of problems -- including ditching one of the biggest... continue reading

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YouTube description: We all know that many planets have moons orbiting them, but is it possible for those moons have little moons of their own? Hosted by: Michael Aranda... continue reading

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My dad smoked and drank. He worked in a high stress job. He died at age 49 from stomach issues. YouTube: In 1984, Dr. Barry Marshall had a theory about ulcers that he couldn't convince the science community... continue reading

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YouTube: You might be susceptible to “tickle attacks,” but have you ever wondered why you can’t tickle yourself?

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YouTube description: We're pretty good at inventing things, but stealing from nature is a great way to solve some problems! Hosted by: Michael Aranda (H/T @eric3579)... continue reading

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YouTube: Silly String. It’s awesome for pranks or party shenanigans, but this foam could also save your life someday.

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Not in my case ... YouTube: Okay- you lost weight, but what actually happened to those fat-storing cells?

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YouTube: It’s been a pretty cool year for science around the globe, and we here at SciShow like to highlight the superlatives: some of the biggest, oldest, fastest, and most amazing discoveries of 2016.

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"Think before you ink." YouTube: Why are tattoos permanent? How do you deliver the ink? And how do you remove a tattoo if you no longer want it?

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YouTube: Whether or not it's worth investing in, the math behind Bitcoin is an elegant solution to some complex problems.

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I took Orange Sunshine once [true story] YouTube: Inside chemistry labs, chemists work with what they call superacids. No one’s found a specific use for such a fantastically strong acid yet, but chemists... continue reading

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YouTube description: Bright pillars of light... clouds of glowing dust... shimmering discs floating around the sun... signs of extraterrestrial activity, or is there a more rational and scientific explanation... continue reading

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YouTube: Do you like drinking milk or chatting with your friends? Well, you can enjoy those because of the evolution happened over the past million years, and we are still evolving. Let's find out what... continue reading

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YouTube: Turns out, two atomic clocks are indeed better than one. And what role does sleep play in memory suppression?

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YouTube: Each year, we try to fight flu season with the influenza vaccine and this year is no different. But why is there a flu season at all and how do we fight it?

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YouTube: It appears at night, sneaks up behind its prey, and sucks its blood! Is it a vampire? No, it’s a vampire bat! Here are some bloody amazing facts about them for Halloween!

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YouTube: Cats are known for their curiosity, and as that one saying goes “it killed the cat”. But we can help our cuddly counterparts avoid this sad fate if we watch out for these three everyday things.

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YouTube: In the 1800s, Wilhelm Kühne created an image of a window from the eyes of a rabbit. Was this technology applicable to humans?

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