Weekly Roundup (6/1/19-6/7/19)
Added 2019-06-08 00:02:19 +0000 UTCSciShow
Meet The Black Swallower: Nature's Top Competitive Eater
The black swallower looks pretty unassuming—until it eats meals several times larger than itself.
8 Animal Friendships That'll Give You All the Feels
These unexpected animal duos make interspecies friendship look easy.
Genomics Has a Diversity Problem
Someday, the information in our genomes could transform healthcare as we know it, but first we need to increase diversity in human genomic databases.
Why Can't I Get Rid of This Cowlick?
Hairy Ball Theorem explains why we have cowlicks, and also why, no matter how hard we try, we can't get a perfectly groomed spherical dog.
Kicked in the Crotch vs. Childbirth: The Great Debate
Which hurts more, giving birth or getting kicked in the crotch? Does science have an answer?
There's a Big Problem With Silicon. What's Next?
Silicon transistors are arguably the foundation of the modern world, but there's a limit to how small they can get. So what's next?
How 5G Cell Service Could Hurt Weather Forecasts
Scientists are worried 5G transmissions could set weather forecasts back decades.
SciShow Space
Space Exploration Isn’t Great for the Earth (But It Could Be)
In striving to learn about other worlds, we've been damaging our own. These technologies can help make space exploration more Earth friendly.
They're Calling It "The Forbidden Planet"
This planet is so edgy, researchers are calling it "The Forbidden Planet."
SciShow Psych
Why Eating Disorders Are Way More Common Than You Think
Eating disorders are very serious conditions, and they're more common than you probably think.
When People Get Different Accents
What if one day you woke up with an accent from a place you've never lived?