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Why We Faint (When Other Animals Don't)

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Humans are the only animals known to faint due to triggers like shock, fear, or pain; this is due to a combination of our massive brains and upright stance.

The Ultimate Guide to Black Holes

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If you want to continue thinking about black holes a tad more, you can do so by getting one of the many black hole related things the Kurzgesagt team made with love: bit.ly/3dRJj71

This Unstoppable Robot Could Save Your Life

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This robot has applications to archaeology, space exploration, and search and rescue — with a simple elegant design inspired by a plant.

How do wind turbines work?

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Explore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.

Proteins: Explained

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You might already know that proteins are a fundamental part of your diet, but they're much more than that.

Whatever happened to acid rain? - Joseph Goffman

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Discover what causes acid rain, and how scientists were able to largely eliminate this major environmental threat.

The Mystery of Magnetic Worms - Smarter Every Day 253

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Metal in Worms?

The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight

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Dig into the incredible fighting, feeding, and flying capabilities of hummingbirds.

Which Will Kill You First?

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The body can get a whole lot colder - but not a whole lot hotter - before we die. Why is that?

Brad Makes Fermented Pasta Sauce | It's Alive | Bon Appétit

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It's Alive with Brad Leone is back for episode 80 and this time Brad is making fermented pasta sauce.

This is why we can't have nice things

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This video is about stuff: light bulbs, printers, phones and why they aren't better.

Why every world map is wrong - Kayla Wolf

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Dig into the inaccuracies of flat maps and how different map designs can shift our point of view.

Can you solve the fantasy election riddle? - Dennis E. Shasha

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After much debate, the realm has decided dragon jousting may not be the best way to choose its leaders, and has begun transitioning to democracy.

What’s the best fuel for your car?

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Dig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.

Why "Nothing" Matters in Science

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Null results often get a bad rap, sometimes characterized as a study "finding nothing," but there's a lot we can learn from studies whose results fail to support their hypotheses.

The Ridiculous Way We Used To Calculate Pi

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For thousands of years, mathematicians were calculating Pi the obvious but numerically inefficient way. Then Newton came along and changed the game. This video is sponsored by Brilliant.

How much land does it take to power the world?

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Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.