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Cuttlefish are out here lying about who they are to get a date. 😭🦑

Here's the science behind this meme:

Researchers found that smaller male giant cuttlefish can disguise themselves as females by changing their body patterns and posture.

Why? Because larger males guard potential mates and chase away the competition.

By looking like females, the smaller males can sneak past the guards. And when the larger male gets distracted, they make their move.

The researchers documented this sneaky behavior more than 20 times, with mating attempts often succeeding.

Turns out underwater catfishing is a scientifically documented reproductive strategy.

📖 Study: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1690068/

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

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Should science communicators spend more time in YouTube comment sections?

We think so.

A thoughtful response to someone's question can add useful context, introduce an unexpected scientific idea, or spark a conversation that continues long after a video is published.

And unlike a new upload, you don't have to build an audience from scratch. You can join a discussion that's already happening.

We explored how science communicators can make commenting part of their engagement strategy, without turning every interaction into a sales pitch.

Read the full article: labxnas.substack.com/p/should-i-be-commenting-on-a…

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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Want to make something a little different for International Coffee Day? ☕

Try a Vienna latte with us!

We’re combining espresso, milk, and fluffy vanilla cream while digging into a little of the chemistry behind coffee — including how brewing can change the acidity of your cup.

Watch the full recipe:

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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Pokérus is one of Pokémon’s strangest mechanics. But what can it tell us about how diseases spread?

In our first collaboration with @adef, we follow that question from Pokémon into the real-world science of infectiousness.

Watch the full investigation:

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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Pokérus is one of Pokémon’s strangest mechanics — but there’s a lot more hiding behind it than you might expect.

In the first LabX × @adef collaboration, adef digs into the numbers behind Pokérus and uses the game to explore a much bigger question about how diseases spread.

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Our latest Chemists in the Kitchen is live! Have you ever tried to change the color of a cocktail? Check out the chemistry behind butterfly pea flowers and how they can be used to change a cocktail entirely!

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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What happens when you put a scientist in the middle of a Destroy Boys set?

You get a conversation about black holes, the shape of the universe, and whether space can echo back at us.

Our latest LabX Out Loud collaboration with Destroy Boys is live now on YouTube. Watch the full session and fall down the rabbit hole with us. 🌌⚡

5 months ago | [YT] | 0

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From a Bronx girl fascinated by plants to a genetics professor leading groundbreaking research — Sue Wessler’s story shows what’s possible when passion meets persistence.
🎓 Watch her full I Was Born episode now: https://youtu.be/oNO05PtqiVk

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

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🎬 New Episode Premieres Tomorrow
Harut’s story is about care, trust, and showing up when it counts.
Be the first to watch:
👉 Tap the link on our channel and hit the 🔔 to get notified when it goes live!
#IWasBorn #CVSHealth #PharmacistVoices #PremiereCountdown

1 year ago | [YT] | 6

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🍜 MSG vs. Soy Sauce: Which Reigns Supreme in Umami?
We put these flavor powerhouses to the test—side by side and with serious opinions. The results? Eye-opening.
👉 Watch the full taste-off:

1 year ago | [YT] | 1