SciShowStaffel 2015
SciShow comments on just about any topic from subatomic physics to the Big Bang, toxic chemicals to butt hair, viruses to human societies. Every topic is covered from a scientific perspective but in plain English with a touch of tongue in cheek humor.
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- The Disappearing Monarch and the Oldest Mammal on EarthF3
The Disappearing Monarch and the Oldest Mammal on EarthSciShow News starts the new year off with unusual animal news, including a crisis for the iconic monarch butterfly, and new research into what makes bowhead whales the longest-living mammals on Earth. - SciShow Talk Show: The History of Gender & Kiki the Domestic CatF35
SciShow Talk Show: The History of Gender & Kiki the Domestic CatThis week on the show Dr. Lindsey Doe, host of Sexplanations, walks us through a history of cases that have altered our understanding of gender identity. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders joins the show with Kiki, a domestic cat. - The Science Behind 'Genetically Modified Humans'F39
The Science Behind 'Genetically Modified Humans'The media have been talking about “genetically modified humans” and “designer babies.” But what they’re really talking about is germ-line engineering: a process that could help eliminate heritable diseases. So why do some scientists want to pause the research? - Know Your Scientists! Archaeology or Paleontology?F45
Know Your Scientists! Archaeology or Paleontology?How do you make an archaeologist really mad, really fast? Ask her if she’s found any dinosaurs. SciShow helps you Know Your Scientists by explaining the many differences between archaeology and paleontology, and how they’re each awesome in their own ways. - SciShow Talk Show: Writer Jeremy Smith, Measuring Health & Freya the Pine SnakeF49
SciShow Talk Show: Writer Jeremy Smith, Measuring Health & Freya the Pine SnakeIn this episode Hank talks about global medical history and recorded death certificates with journalist Jeremy Smith. Special guest from Animal Wonders and SciShow Kids Jessi Knudsen Castañeda brings Freya the Northern Pine Snake. - SciShow Talk Show: Environmental Engineer Mike Potts & Slick the Tiger SalamanderF58
SciShow Talk Show: Environmental Engineer Mike Potts & Slick the Tiger SalamanderWelcome back to SciShow Talk Show where Hank Green talks with interesting people! In this episode Hank talks with Mike Potts, an environmental engineer at Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. with special guest Jessi Knudsen Castañeda. - Talk Show: Blake de Pastino & Corn Snakes!F73
Talk Show: Blake de Pastino & Corn Snakes!Hank Green interviews Scishow's Chief Editor Blake de Pastino who explains his interest in writing about science, paleontology & anthropology. Special guest Jessi Knudsen Castañeda brings corn snakes for everyone to play with. - SciShow Talk Show: Henry Reich & Rook the RavenF88
SciShow Talk Show: Henry Reich & Rook the RavenHello and welcome to SciShow Talk Show where we talk to interesting people about interesting things! This week we discuss why we know why we don't know how bicycles stay up with Minute Physics host Henry Reich. Special guest Jessi Knudsen Castañeda. - Why are GMOs Bad?F100
Why are GMOs Bad?Why are GMOs bad? They aren’t. They just aren’t, not intrinsically, and certainly not for your health. We’ve been eating them for decades with no ill effects, which makes sense, because a genetically modified organism is simply an organism, like every other organism, produces hundreds of thousands of proteins, but one or two of them are proteins that were chosen specifically by humans. - What the Frick is a Globster?F110
What the Frick is a Globster?Sometimes, big hunks of strange-looking flesh wash up onshore and then people think that they’re dinosaurs or giant octopi or previously undiscovered species. Turns out the ocean can do nasty things to dead things...making them just awful to look at. - SciShow Talk Show: More about Animal Weapons with Doug Emlen & Professor Claw the Emperor ScorpionF119
SciShow Talk Show: More about Animal Weapons with Doug Emlen & Professor Claw the Emperor ScorpionDoug Emlen returns to SciShow to talk about the parallels between arms races in animals and arms races in humans. Then Jessi joins the show to show off an animal with it's own set of weapons. - Pareidolia: Why People Keep Seeing Crazy Stuff on MarsF124
Pareidolia: Why People Keep Seeing Crazy Stuff on MarsWhy do people supposedly see a woman in pictures sent from Mars by the Curiosity Rover? For the same reason that people see Pepe the Frog in their toast, or Jesus in a tortilla: a phenomenon known as pareidolia. - The Real Science of ForensicsF148
The Real Science of ForensicsIn this episode of SciShow, we’re going to investigate a murder. But first, we’re going to have to learn all about forensics, the use of science in criminal law -- and the real-life version is a little different from what you might see on TV. - Could We Destroy the Earth?F150
Could We Destroy the Earth?There are a lot of nuclear weapons on Earth, so many that we often say it’s enough to “destroy the world several times over.” But could we? Well, that depends on what you mean. Also...no matter what you mean, probably not. The Earth is pretty sturdy and people are pretty good at surviving and even after all this time and technology, our biggest weapons are pretty puny on a universal scale. - SciShow Talk Show: Jimmy Henderson & The Red Eyed SkinksF151
SciShow Talk Show: Jimmy Henderson & The Red Eyed SkinksSciShow Talk Show is back! Hank talks to Jimmy Henderson about project MINERVA, or is it the MINERVA Project? Special Guest Jessi Knudsen Castañeda introduces two red eyed crocodile skinks! - Why Do Nuclear Bombs Make Mushroom Clouds?F154
Why Do Nuclear Bombs Make Mushroom Clouds?If you’ve ever put your feet up on a warm summer’s day and played “spot the shape in the cloud,” you might’ve seen a kangaroo, a guy preparing to facepalm, maybe a mushroom... On second thought, hopefully not that last one. - Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice LatteF155
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice LatteIf you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there. Turns out there’s a whole science to making your pumpkin spice latte taste like pumpkin spice, or your potato chips taste like pizza. - Modern Human Migration and Echolocating EelsF160
Modern Human Migration and Echolocating EelsScientists have found 80,000-year-old modern human teeth in a Chinese cave, challenging the most widely accepted timelines of human migration. And electric eels use electricity to both attack and track their prey! - SciShow Talk Show: The Insectarium with Olivia GordonF171
SciShow Talk Show: The Insectarium with Olivia GordonWelcome back to SciShow Talk Show where Hank talks with interesting people about interesting things! In this episode Hank talks with Olivia Gordon of the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium. - Interview with EPA Administrator McCarthyF177
Interview with EPA Administrator McCarthyHank interviews Administrator Gina McCarthy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. They discuss getting people to care about climate change, the EPA's goals going into the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the changing energy industry. - The Nearsightedness EpidemicF196
The Nearsightedness EpidemicWhile not the kind of epidemic you're used to hearing about, nearsightedness is becoming a major health issue in many places. Learn about how scientists are finding out the reasons behind the increase in myopia, and how sunlight might be an important component.