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Do You Have a Doppelgänger?
Do you have lookalikes out there? We’ve seen the images of people who have met their doppelgängers, but is there really a face like yours out there or are our own brains just being fooled? Here’s your marvelous brain at its best!
9 minutes
[ Innovation ]
The Toilet is Saving Our Lives!
Did you know that this innovation stops deadly diseases from finding you with every flush? Billions of people still don’t have access to one. So we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the humble toilet and see how some truly amazing thought leaders are bringing them to everyone around the globe!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet One of Nature’s Most Confusing Creatures
Have you heard of the Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine? These wolf-like creatures are actually related to koalas! How? A process called convergent evolution.
18 minutes
[ Animals ]
Why Are Beavers So Busy?
These rodents are single-handedly making it possible for other species to thrive! Let’s find out how this is happening…
12 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet Lucas the Spider, Your Cure for Arachnophobia!
If you’re one of the many people who suffer from a fear of spiders, we may have found a very adorable way to lessen your fears! (And if you are already a spider fan, well, you’ll love this.)
12 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Remarkable Powers of… Spider Silk?
Let’s talk spiders. These creatures may scare some, but their silk is one of the most remarkable substances in the natural world!
29 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
The Mathematics of Finding Love
By Dr. Lynda
Know someone who might need some new insights into finding love? Here’s how mathematics can improve everyone’s chances of finding that special someone!
12 minutes
[ Culture ]
How Cooking Made Us Human
By Dr. Lynda
Why do we cook? Is it just to satisfy our senses or stave off disease? Today we find out how cooking made us into modern humans with larger brains with time on our hands! Fascinating!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
What Claude Monet’s Cataracts Revealed
We all know about his fabulous artwork, but we might not all know that Claude Monet developed cataracts. Lucky for us, he was able to show us how they changed his world through his paintings, and It’s Okay to be Smart gives us a deeper look into this…
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Orchid That’s Actually an Insect
The Orchid Mantis may look like a gorgeous flower, but behind that beauty is a deadly assassin. Check out how these remarkable creatures use their camouflage to its most deadly–and beautiful–best.
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
A Closer Look at the Dinosaurs with Us Now!
Are dinosaurs still around today? You probably know that birds and dinosaurs are evolutionary cousins, but do you know how we know that? Here’s a deeper look at a piece of knowledge we might normally take for granted!
8 minutes
Meet Your Microbiome!
Did you know you are home to millions of invisible creatures? Say hello your microbiome, the ecosystem of microscopic organisms that help keep you alive!
6 minutes
Our Space Junk Problem: Educating Ourselves for the Future
The era of space exploration hasn’t been long, but it has had an impact. Get better acquainted with our space junk problem and how we can fix it!
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Grand History of the Humble Pigeon
Why should we appreciate the humble pigeon a little more? It turns out, pigeons are actually much smarter than we give them credit for, not to mention we share a rich history!
15 minutes
Making Music with Lightning?
Meet ArcAttack, a group making music with Tesla Coils! By combining music, science, and the power of lightning they are taking cool science to the next level.
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Concussions?
Have you ever asked yourself “Do woodpeckers get concussions?” Well, even if you haven’t, here is the answer that will leave you walking through the world a little smarter!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Could Something Called “Slime Mold” Be Smart?
By Dr. Lynda
Just when you thought you could call your enemy an “ignorant piece of slime mold,” scientists have discovered “intelligence” that rivals some of the lapses in the teenage mind! Check this out!
5 minutes
[ Pebbles ]
This is Not a Rainbow: The Science Behind Sundogs
Our skies are capable of creating incredible wonders of light, cloud, and color! Here’s the science behind sundogs, one of the sky’s most brilliant phenomena!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Ever Wondered How Bees Make Honey?
Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? These complex creatures aren’t just remarkable, they are a key part of the ecosystems we depend on!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
Deep Sea Oddities: We Aren’t So Different
Our planet is filled with incredible creatures! Dive into the depths of the ocean to explore some of the strangest species we have encountered…
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
Sharks: Do We Really Need Them?
By Dr. Lynda
Since 1975, when the movie “Jaws” came out, the word “shark” has been equated with fear and loathing. But is that a fair assessment… and what happens if they’re gone? Find out with today’s fascinating EWC insights. (Our research even surprised us!)
7 minutes
Snowflake Bentley & His Unique Snowflakes
Have you ever heard someone say “No two snowflakes are alike”? Today we learn the science behind this statement, and learn a little about Snowflake Bentley, the Vermont man who first made this discovery!
7 minutes
Why Do We Laugh?
Laughter has the power to bring us closer together across languages and cultures. “It’s Okay To Be Smart” helps answer the question “Why do we laugh?”
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Whale Facts, The Lives of Incredible Giants
We thought we knew everything about whales, but It’s Okay To Be Smart shows us some incredible whale facts that prove these giants are incredible creatures.
6 minutes
[ Culture ]
Friday the 13th: Why is it a Thing?
Ever wondered why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day? Well, for some quick Friday fun and insight,we have the answer!
7 minutes
Nothing like a good ZOMBIE story!
Mother Nature can put on a pretty good show herself when it comes to Halloween themes. Zombies might not be what you expected! Check out our Halloween feature!
13 minutes
[ Animals ]
Ghosts! They’re All Around Us!
There are ghosts everywhere! And they tell us about what ancient, long gone ecosystems may have looked like! Fascinating fun here before Halloween.
18 minutes
[ Animals ]
Otters: Much More Than Cute!
By Dr. Lynda
Sea otters and thier caregivers have a lot to teach us about coping with stress, even if its just for 18 minutes while you take a look at todays video-shares.
5 minutes
[ Education ]
Why Are Some Sounds Scary?
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever woken with a start in the night, or been filled with dread at the sound of a creaking door? What causes this? Find out in today’s feature.