Weekly Roundup (10/20/18-10/26/18)
Added 2018-10-26 23:14:08 +0000 UTCSciShow
Meet the Oilbird: A Bird that Thinks It's a Bat
In South America, there’s a flying animal that lives in colonies in caves, emerges at night in search for food, and navigates using echolocation... and it isn't a bat.
6 Home Remedies Actually Supported by Science
A lot of popular home remedies aren't actually supported by science, but some are more legit.
Should You Really "Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever"?
Can feeding a cold and starving a fever actually help you get well?
If you've ever put your tongue on a 9-volt battery, it might have tasted like lemonade? Also, don't put your tongue on a 9-volt battery. Or any battery. Don't lick batteries.
Precision Medicine | SciShow Talk Show
Erica Woodahl discusses how individual genetic screenings could help doctors prescribe better medications!
Why Do Some Doctors Still Use Bloodletting?
Bloodletting was a common (and often disastrous) treatment used in the past, but there are some cases that might benefit from it today.
Can a Burger Really Give You Nightmares? | SciShow News
According to Burger King, this burger can cause nightmares. We thought we should probably look into this.
Bonus: SciShow Livestream Extravaganza!!!!
SciShow Space
How We Accidentally Discovered Gamma-Ray Bursts
The mystery of gamma-ray bursts began by accident.
Could Complex Life Survive on Mars? | SciShow News
In some places on Mars, there might be enough oxygen for more complex life to survive.
SciShow Psych
Why Our Brains Recognize Faces So Easily... or Fail at It
Our brains are really good at recognizing faces... most of the time.
Why the Way Back Feels Shorter (Even When It Isn't)
It often seems like coming back from somewhere takes less time than getting there did.
