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Why Does Hair Turn Grey?

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Are your kids wondering, “Why does hair turn grey?” This question came from Yusra, a student from the United States.

You're Probably Wrong About Rainbows

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You probably don’t understand how a rainbow really works. Get a little smarter every day with Brilliant.

The Sun

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What makes this star so special that it keeps our entire solar system working?

Are Scientists Going Extinct?

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AI is evolving so fast that soon it might be able to take over scientific research...but what would that look like?

Black Hole's Evil Twin - Gravastars Explained

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Gravastars could change how we think about the universe. These cosmic objects solve black holes’ biggest problems without breaking physics. From their ultra-thin shell to their energy-filled core, gravastars are both elegant and terrifying. But what exactly are they?

Science is shattering our intuitions about consciousness | Annaka Harris

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Consciousness is everything we know, everything we experience. The mystery at the heart of consciousness lies in why our universe – despite teeming with non-conscious matter – is configured in a way where it's having a felt experience from the inside.

How Do Radar Satellites Work?

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Discover how radar technology is helping us unlock hidden insights about our planet.

China’s MELTDOWN-PROOF Nuclear Reactor

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This year, the first next next generation nuclear reactor expected to enter operation passed a huge milestone. Scientists and engineers in China proved that the reactor was, in theory, MELTDOWN-PROOF.

What The Ig Nobel Prize Says About Us

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The Ig Nobel Prize may not come with the prestige of a Nobel, but it celebrates some weird and wonderful science. Here are the most fascinating Ig Nobel Prize-winning studies about people.

What Happens When Predators Disappear?

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A world without predators. It sounds like a safer, happier world, but come on, this is SCIENCE…

Cancer Research: What Are Scientists Doing To Help?

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Ricky and Diego visit a lab in Manchester to see what work scientists are doing to help treat the disease.

Hunting For Properties

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In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about what properties are and how we can measure them to tell us more about an object.

DIY Lava Lamp

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In this fun and easy DIY science experiment, we show you how to make a lava lamp at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Why Don't Snakes Poison Themselves?

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Many animal species stuff themselves with toxic chemicals for protection, which forces them to use a handful of distinct strategies to avoid becoming victims of their own weapons.

What Is A Glacier Mouse?

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Glaciers are extreme environments, but some are home to 'glacier mice', orange-sized moss balls that seem to move in a peculiar, animal-like way.

We Fell For The Oldest Lie On The Internet

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“Your blood vessels stretch a staggering 100,000 kilometers, enough to wrap around Earth twice!" Sounds amazing, right? We spent over a year trying to confirm this claim, and let's just say – things aren't as they seem.

Tobi's Question: What Is A Supernova?

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Are your kids wondering, “What is a supernova?” This question came from Tobi, a student from the United States.

Where Can We Find Water?

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Today, Jessi and Squeaks learn about all the places we can find water.

Tsunami: Race Against Time (Full Episode) | The Big One | National Geographic

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A massive earthquake off the Indonesian coast generates a huge tsunami. It makes landfall within minutes. Caught unaware, people fight to survive.

The Big Cat With The Coolest Claws

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How many claws do cats have? What are claws made of? This is the show that pits the ultimate big cats against one another, in a ferocious battle of skills.

The Strange Physics Principle That Shapes Reality

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The single principle that underpins all of physics.