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Why are cockroaches so hard to kill? - Ameya Gondhalekar

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Dig into the genetic adaptations of cockroaches, and find out what makes it so hard to get rid of these tenacious creatures.

Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology Preview

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We made flashcards to help you review the content in this series! Find them on the free Crash Course App!

The ingredient in almost everything you eat

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Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.

An Egg Is Just One Cell

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One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with.

Is Soil Alive?

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Soil doesn't seem like it's "alive", yet it functions like a living thing in lots of key ways.

The Venus Fly Trap’s Deadly Speed | Natural Born Killers | BBC Earth

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On wrong step and these insects are snapped up!

Why do cats have vertical pupils? - Emma Bryce

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Dive into the incredible diversity of animal pupils, and how the different shapes indicate the animal’s role in an ecosystem.

What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

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Drinking alcohol is one of the most popular things to do across the globe. Some people spend their entire weekends sitting at the bar, but consuming alcohol on a daily or weekly basis can have extremely negative effects on the body.

You Are Immune Against Every Disease

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You are not a person, you are a planet, made of roughly 40 trillion cells. There is so much of you, that if your cells were human-sized, you would be as big as 20 Mount Everests.

The Snowflake Mystery

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Dr Ken Libbrecht is the world expert on snowflakes, designer of custom snowflakes, snowflake consultant for the movie Frozen - his photos appear on postage stamps all over the world.

Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA

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Your genetic code is probably already in a database, without you ever giving a sample or permission.

You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think) - Kayla Mandel Sheets

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While searching for a kidney donor, Karen Keegan stumbled upon a mystery. After undergoing genetic testing, it turned out that some of her cells had a completely different set of genes from the others.

This Virus Shouldn't Exist (But it Does)

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Hidden in the microverse all around you, there is a merciless war being fought by the true rulers of this planet, microorganisms.

The rise of the planet of the trilobites - Nigel Hughes

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Discover the creatures known as trilobites, one of Earth’s most successful early animals, and find out what led to their extinction.

Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth

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Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.

How Fevers REALLY Work

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Fevers are one of our best weapons against infections, but they don't work like you might think.

Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand

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We might have a strong hand because having a weak hand is actually useful.