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How Did We Get Around to Solving for X?
We always seem to supplant the unknown with the letter “X,” but its history stretches far beyond its…
Scorpions Are Older Than Trees. Here’s How They’ve Survived For So Long.
Only so many animals can claim to be older than even trees, and scorpions seem to be among…
What Time Is It… And How Did We Ever Figure It Out?
The endless streams of communication happening all around the world all at once necessitates specialized measures to make…
The Largest Flood In Earth’s History (That We Know Of)
Ancient stories and passed-down tales tell of different variations of a paritulcar giant flood which swept over the…
Can We Use Physics to Explain Life?
No doubt it’s one of the most important—and contentious—questions known to science. However, that doesn’t stop the brightest…
Addressing Some Misconceptions About Climate Change
You may have encountered several social media posts and content out there that claim climate change is something…
How Are You Reading This Title, Anyway?
Dr. Joe Hanson is back with Be Smart, which asks us a question that, admittedly, originally sounds like…
Feeling a Bit Itchy? Here’s a Couple of Reasons Why
Ever get that need to just scratch a patch of your body, and felt that you’re itching to…
The Unique (and Odd) History of Salt and Pepper
Be Smart is back, and Dr. Joe Hanson is along for the ride. This time around, they explore…
Where’s All the Blue In Nature?
Dr. Joe Hanson, host of YouTube channel Be Smart, tells us a question about nature that you’ve probably…