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How To Get Resources

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In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about how humans get the resources we need to survive, even though those resources may come from a long way away.

How we can revive Planet Earth in less than 20 years

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“If given a chance, nature can rebound, and nature can rebound dramatically.” Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses the resilience of nature and how humans can help it thrive.

The Lightning Capital

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Find out more about Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, also known as The Lightning Capital of The World!

The Science of Going Viral

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When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.

The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale

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Emotions, please take center stage 🌟 Our friend Tony Hale is in our signature National Geographic yellow chair to chat with Dr. Lisa Damour about the science of emotions.

Fresh Water Problems

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In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about ecosystems and how one small change can lead to a cascade effect in the entire ecosystem.

Anthony Mackie Asks NASA About Ocean Science

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Join Anthony Mackie, actor and National Geographic host, as he chats about how scientists study the ocean and the creatures that live there – including sharks!

The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life

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Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.

The Device Helping Children With Diabetes

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Learn about this amazing device that is helping those with diabetes on a daily basis.

Can you transplant a head to another body?

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Follow a neurosurgeon's attempts to perform a head transplant, and dig into the ethical and biological questions the procedure raises.

This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe

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Black holes might create infinite universes while destroying time and space.

The Parts Of Plant Song

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Learn about all of the parts of a plant in this fun science video for kids.

What Jumping Spiders Teach Us About Color

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How jumping spiders reveal an entire secret world of colors.

Is This Why Venus Lost Its Ocean?

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The Earth and Venus are made of similar material and are about the same size. Yet one planet has an abundance of water and the other is bone dry. When and how did this happen?

Primitive Technology: Geopolymer Cement (Ash and Clay)

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I have made wood ash cement before under the assumption that it was the calcium in the ash that gave it its cementitious properties...

Plants Are Hardcore: Plant Anatomy & Physiology: Crash Course Biology

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Plants may not seem like they’re doing much, but if you look closer, you’ll find a whole world just lurking beyond the surface.

Why Video Games Reduce Anxiety

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Since video games arrived on the scene, people have worried about their addictive nature. Research suggests that it can have major benefits for our mental health.

You have no free will at all | Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky

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How your biology and environment make your decisions for you, according to Dr. Robert Sapolsky.

Why the Three-Body Problem is Unsolvable*

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What is the THREE-BODY PROBLEM? What does it have to do with the award-winning book of the same name?

8 Terrible Science Takes

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Have you ever seen a science take on the Internet that you're pretty sure is wrong, but you aren't sure how to break it down? Well good news, we are taking care of that for you!

The Language Counting Paradox

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Lots of languages and species are going extinct, but because others keep getting found or described, the official counts of languages and species are still increasing.