Weekly Roundup (8/18/18-8/24/18)
Added 2018-08-24 22:49:24 +0000 UTCSciShow
Why Doesn't Your Sphincter Get Tired?
Sphincters do an important job, and they do it tirelessly. Thanks, sphincters.
6 Popular "Home Remedies" That Don't Actually Work
Just because your fave Pinterest accounts swear by it doesn't mean it works.
Using One of the Deadliest Neurotoxins for Beauty... and Medicine?
Botox is pretty popular these days, even though the active ingredient is super deadly.
Why Does Scratching Make Itching Worse?
Most of us are familiar with the itch-scratch cycle, but where does serotonin come in?
Could Scientists Predict the Next Political Crisis?
We're really good at predicting the future when it comes to things like weather, but human behavior is a bit more challenging.
Killer Bees: The Real Zom-bee Apocalypse
The origin of the killer bee sounds alarmingly like a zombie movie come to life.
New Bacterial Enzymes Could Revolutionize Blood Donations | SciShow News
Blood banks need a constant supply of donors to maintain their supply, but some enzymes already in our bodies might be able to help!
SciShow Space
Red Nugget Galaxies: The Universe's Ultimate Survivors
Finding a red nugget galaxy is like discovering a time capsule from the early universe!
Solving Mysteries with the Ancient Galaxies Next Door | SciShow News
Some of the oldest galaxies we've ever seen are orbiting the Milky Way, and they're providing us with a glimpse of how the universe evolved.
SciShow Psych
What Does Pornography Do to Your Brain?
Watching pornography won’t make you go blind, but research indicates it may affect your brain.
Do Trigger Warnings Really Help?
A lot of people have strong opinions about trigger warnings, but it's a complicated subject.
