Weekly Roundup (8/3/19-8/9/19)
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These Birds Smell Like Tangerines
These birds' tangerine smell has been described as "distinctive" and "pungent."
7 Nests That Will Change How You Think of Birds
Birds deserve more credit for the impressive nests they make.
Denisovans: Our Mysterious Cousins That Made Us Better
The Denisovans were hominins who lived alongside our ancestors, but we have very little evidence that they existed.
Why Is Being Underwater So Peaceful?
Being underwater is really relaxing, and that's not just because of chill summer vibes.
Hydrology and Huckleberry The Beaver | SciShow Talk Show
Hydrologist Casey Ryan studies water on the Flathead Indian Reservation, and in today's Talk Show, he talks with Hank about what that means.
From Lifesaver Sparks to Life-saving Tech: The Science of Triboluminescence
If you smash a Wint-O-Green Lifesaver in a dark room, you'll see flashes of blue light. This is due to triboluminescence, a mysterious and potentially life-saving phenomenon!
Scientists Pull RNA from a 14,000 Year-Old Wolf | SciShow News
Scientists described the oldest RNA sequence discovered to date, challenging the long-held belief that ancient RNA isn't a thing.
SciShow Space
3 Bizarre Projects That Could Transform Exploration | NIAC 2019
Even though these projects are in early stages of development, they could mean big things for our future.
This Hot Jupiter Is Leaking Metal! | SciShow News
This Hot Jupiter has metal gas escaping its atmosphere.
SciShow Psych
The FOMO Is Real — But You Can Overcome It
For our ancestors, being left out could have meant having to fend for themselves in the wild. For us, it still feels pretty terrible.
The Dark Side of Needing Closure
It's pretty common to seek closure, and while that could be good thing, there's also a dark side.
