The Bacteria That Made Life Possible Are Now Killing Us
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Thanks to the St. Croix Watershed Research Station for sponsoring this video!
A brief history of cannibalism
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Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.
What Shark Is Attacking Tourists?
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After multiple attacks in the tourist hot spot, the Seychelles, researchers try to determine which type of shark is the culprit.
Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor
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Learn about the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose experiments and discoveries changed medicine.
Why Apollo Astronauts Trained at a Nuclear Test Site
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Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?Thanks Audible!
What Does Xanax Really Do To Your Body?
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What is Xanax or Alprazolam? A popular drug of choice for teens and adults has some pretty bad side effects when used incorrectly.
Why We Should Invest In Rat Massage
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Basic research can seem wasteful, but it's actually a great economic investment.
Where does NASA keep the Moon Rocks?
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A HUGE thank you to Andrea Mosie - Lab Manager
What Happens To Your Body If You Get Stabbed?
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The answer isn't just "YOU DIE"! *puts away katana*
How to Turn Cancer Against Itself
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This video was made in partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Death
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The Dolan Twins, Cardi B and even YOU are going to die. So, this is how science can help you cope with death.
What makes TB the world's most infectious killer?
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Learn why tuberculosis, TB, is the world’s most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment.
What If We Just Burned All Our Trash?
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With Starbucks banning plastic straws and zero waste on trend, is the solution to plastic pollution and climate change burning all the trash?
How to Turn Cancer Against Itself
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This video was made in partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation.
How Many Spiders Do You Swallow in Your Sleep?
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Do you swallow spiders in your sleep?
I Waterproofed Myself With Aerogel!
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Aerogel has extraordinary properties but it can be tough to work with. This video looks at modifying aerogels to take advantage of their unique characteristics.
This Country Has Something Everyone Else Wants
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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/
Morocco has 3/4 of the world’s known reserves of rock phosphate, our main source of phosphorus, so Morocco may be key to our long-term ability to grow food.