Tag: science
Hobbits Were Real. Why Were They So Small?
You may have heard of the Hobbits -- no, not the Tolkien ones. Our cousins, Homo floresiensis! But have you ever wondered why this enigmatic mini species was so little? Let's talk about the decades of research into what made the hominins from Liang Bua Is...
Why We've Only Cured HIV Seven Times
As of 2024, exactly seven people have been cured of HIV, most recently the "next Berlin patient." Why aren't we sharing this cure with everyone living with HIV? It's complicated.
Why Do I Feel Lightheaded When I Stand Up?
Have you ever stood up and felt a bit dizzy and lightheaded? Learn why it happens in this SciShow Quick Question!
Why Do We Sneeze?
veryone does it, but why? In this episode of SciShow Quick Questions you get the answers!
Isaac Asimov (Extra Sci Fi)
Isaac Asimov didn't have a birthday. Nobody knew the exact date of his birth, so he picked one for himself at a young age--and that choice, quite possibly, was what gave us one of his best creative periods.
This Is What the Sun's Wind Sounds Like! (Very Creepy)
Does the Sun make sound? Yes! and it's very unsettling!
6 of the World’s Weirdest Trees
Today we're talking about the weirdest trees in the world, from the psychedelic rainbow eucalyptus, to the dragon's blood tree, to the jabuticaba that grows delicious fruits on its trunk.
12-Year Old Is Youngest Person Accepted into NYU
12 year-old Suborno Bari is the youngest person accepted into New York University.
How Do Peanuts Grow?
Plants disperse their seeds in a variety of ways, but one of the oddest may be the peanut plant.
New Research Finds van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ Skies Align With Physics
A new study found that the skies in Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” align with current models of atmospheric turbulence.
Do We Have to Die?
Do humans have to die? What causes aging, and can we get around it? We'll talk about why we age and what kind of treatments can help us live longer.
7 Unsolved Mysteries About the Deep Ocean
Despite decades of diligent research, there's still so much that we don't know about the deep sea. Join us for a new episode of SciShow as Hank Green takes you through seven unsolved mysteries about the deep ocean that will blow your mind!
How Clarinets, Bagpipes, Pianos, and More Are Made
Those How It's Made background tracks are music to our ears as we take an inside look at the creation of various instruments!
The Most Dangerous Elements on the Periodic Table
Within the periodic table loom many potential hazardous elements. Some elements are dangerous due to their toxicity. Others are dangerous because of how they respond, react, or even explode in the outside environment. And perhaps the most threatening elem...
Skateboards, Shuttlecocks, Diving Boards, and Other Sports Equipment
Ever wonder how your favorite sports equipment was made?
