SciShow Tangents Bake A Cake! | Compilation
Aug 15, 2024
In this delightful compilation, musician Stefan Chin and SciShow Tangents editorial assistant Deboki Chakravarti whip up a smorgasbord of fun topics. They delve into the fascinating world of eggs, revealing the quirky behaviors of octopuses and the surprising complexity in the animal kingdom. The duo also explores the sweet science of sugar and its impact on health, alongside engaging discussions about milk, salt, and yeast. With humor and trivia sprinkled throughout, it’s a charming blend of science and banter that will satisfy your curiosity!
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Octopus Mom's 4-Year Vigil
- A deep-sea octopus mother guards her eggs for over four years without eating, resulting in the longest egg incubation recorded.
- This extreme maternal devotion makes her the longest-living octopus observed.
Stick Insect Egg Survival Strategy
- Stick insect eggs mimic seeds chemically and structurally to use ants for safe dispersal.
- Their eggs resist digestion, allowing transport through bird guts and hatching after being excreted.
Hamster Test for Fertility
- Fertility testing uses the hamster zona-free ovum test where human sperm penetrate modified hamster eggs.
- The test bypasses ethical issues of human egg fertilization while assessing sperm penetration ability.