Weekly Roundup (1/4/20-1/10/20)
Added 2020-01-11 03:38:20 +0000 UTCSorry for the gap in posting these! We're back on schedule now that the holidays and P4A are over :).
SciShow
Piranhas aren't always the ferocious and deadly creatures we see in movies. Sometimes they just want to snack on some scales.
Weird Ways We've Fought Invasive Species
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems, so we've had to get pretty creative in our attempts to eradicate them. Here are some of the strangest ways people have fought back against invasive species.
As much as we try to create order in the universe by carefully categorizing things like species, nature doesn't care about our definitions.
The Wonderful Reason Babies Hiccup So Much
We still don't know why hiccups happen in adults, but baby hiccups might provide a clue.
Was Johnny Appleseed Wasting His Time?
Johnny Appleseed had no way of knowing what apples would come from his seeds, but his efforts may have helped apples maintain their genetic diversity to the present day.
When Sex Makes You Sick: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome
For some people, orgasms can lead to all sorts of unpleasant symptoms.
Why Skin Creams Give You Rashes
Scientists may have figured out why so many people get rashes when using skin cream.
SciShow Space
How to (Maybe) Find Your Own Little Amazing Meteorite
Astronomers estimate at least 60 tons of micrometeorites fall to Earth every day. Here's how you can find one for yourself!
How Doctors on Earth Stopped a Medical Emergency in Space
A medical emergency on the ISS required doctors on EARTH to treat an astronaut in SPACE.
SciShow Psych
Your Brain's Secret to Freestyling
When musicians freestyle amazing solos, there's more than years of practice at play. The secret is being able to turn your brain off.
Why You're More Afraid of Sharks Than Cows
A lot of us fear things like sharks and airplanes, even though statistically they're not very likely to kill us. It comes down to how our brains handle risk
