Because Science

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  • Premiered: Oct 2014
  • Episodes: 293
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Season 2017
2017x1
Why Godzilla’s Atomic Breath Is Worse Than You Think!
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Jan 05, 2017
We go back to the theme of the very first Because Science and look at another part of Godzilla’s biology, his atomic breath! It’s not just fire or heat, it’s much worse. Kyle spews some atomic information.
2017x2
Magneto’s 7 Secret Powers!
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Jan 12, 2017
Magneto is the master of magnetism, but that only scratches the surface of what he can REALLY do. Kyle shows off his science based powers.
2017x3
What's Inside the Infinity Stones?
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Jan 19, 2017
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2017x4
How Do The Powerpuff Girls' Hands Work?
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Jan 26, 2017
Sugar, spice, and everything nice.....except regular hands, those were the ingredients chosen to create perfect little girls, so how do the Powerpuff Girls pick up anything? Kyle has the non-chemical X science.
2017x5
Why Overwatch’s Widowmaker Won’t Always Be Blue!
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Feb 02, 2017
Overwatch’s Widowmaker is the perfect sniper, an assassin with a heart rate so slow that her skin is blue. But can she really live like that? Kyle has the killer science.
2017x6
Could the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Logo Fit on the Moon?
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Feb 09, 2017
Mystery Science Theater 3000 didn’t worry about the science facts, but we do! So we have to wonder could their logo actually fit on the moon?
2017x7
Is The Flash Faster than Nightcrawler?
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Feb 16, 2017
The Flash is the fastest man alive, but is he faster than a mutant teleporter? Kyle does the speedy math.
2017x8
Could Kirby Inhale a Human?
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Feb 23, 2017
Kirby is known for sucking ..up anything! But could he actually take in a whole human? Kyle takes a deep breath.
2017x9
Why X-23's Claws Are Deadlier Than Wolverine’s!
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Mar 02, 2017
Logan will be the big screen debut of X-23, the clone of Wolverine, and while she shares the adamantium claws, could she be even more dangerous? Kyle has the cutting edge science.
2017x10
How Forceful Is an Anime Nosebleed?
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Mar 09, 2017
Anime likes to exaggerate bodily functions and we’re looking at one of the signature ones, the nosebleed. But just how powerful are these bloody propulsions? Kyle has the sanguinary physics.
2017x11
How Every Mass Effect Biotic Power Works!
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Mar 16, 2017
The biotic powers of Mass Effect seem supernatural, but could they actually work in real life? Kyle discusses the dark matters.
2017x12
Is Rita Repulsa’s Staff More Destructive than Her Monsters?
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Mar 23, 2017
The Power Rangers have faced many of Rita Repulsa's ginormous monsters, but could her staff be the real threat? Kyle makes the science grow.
2017x13
How Much Does Your “Ghost” Weigh?
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Mar 30, 2017
Ghost in the Shell shows us a world where people’s consciousness or “ghost” can be downloaded into another more technologically advanced body, but how would that work? Kyle weighs the options.
2017x14
How a Mass Effect Omni-Tool Would Be a Lightsaber in Real Life!
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Apr 06, 2017
Every great sci-fi series has great weaponry and Mass Effect is no different! But could its Omni-Tool resemble another iconic Star Wars weapon in real life? Kyle sheds some light.
2017x15
Could a Lightsaber Cut Through Wolverine’s Adamantium Claws?
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Apr 13, 2017
Thanks to a viral photo, we get to combine two of our favorite weapons, Star Wars’ lightsaber and Wolverine’s adamantium claws! Specifically could a Jedi’s weapon cut through Weapon X’s weapons? Kyle is cutting through the controversy.
2017x16
How Does Saitama One Punch the Rain?
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Apr 20, 2017
Many action movies, shows, and games have shown the impact of big punches, but One Punch Man actually shows you the physics. Just how much power would you need to stop the rain with a PUNCH? Kyle has the weather stopping forecast.
2017x17
Is Attack on Titan’s 3D Maneuver Deadly for Humans Too?
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Apr 27, 2017
Attack on Titan has many deadly threats for the Survey Corps, but it’s not just the titans. Could their own 3D maneuver gear be just as dangerous? Kyle grapples some answers.
2017x18
How Long Could Star-Lord Survive in Space Unprotected?
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May 04, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 hits theaters this week, but we answer an important question from the first one, could Star-Lord really survive in space without any protection? Kyle has the good, the bad, and a little bit of both.
2017x19
Why Every Movie Space Battle Is Wrong!
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May 11, 2017
We’ve seen plenty of epic space battles from Star Wars to Star Trek and a ton of others, but have we been lied to all this time? Kyle shows you the truth.
2017x20
Alien Xenomorph Biology Explained!
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May 18, 2017
The Alien franchise has shown us many forms of aliens from facehuggers to xenomorphs, but how does it all work? Kyle bursts through with an explanation.
2017x21
What Does Hyperspace Really Look Like?
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May 25, 2017
Star Wars taught us that jumping to hyperspace isn’t like dusting crops, but did they not show it to us correctly? Kyle shows us the light.
2017x22
Why Wonder Woman’s Sword Can Cut Through Anything!
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Jun 01, 2017
Wonder Woman is known for her skills in combat, but should she also be known for having the sharpest sword as well? Kyle breaks down her cutting edge weaponry.
2017x23
How Mary Poppins Actually Explains Yondu’s Arrow!
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Jun 08, 2017
Yondu's arrow is one of the most awesome things in Guardians of the Galaxy, but could it be explained by another magical character? Kyle has the spoonful of sugar to help explain.
2017x24
Could A Portal Gun End All Life On Earth?
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Jun 15, 2017
The portal gun of the Portal game series can do some amazing tricks but could one of them be deadly for the Earth? Kyle ports in the terrifying science.
2017x25
How Every Xenomorph Fits With Every ALIEN Film!
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Jun 22, 2017
Alien Covenant added another dimension to the biology of xenomorphs, so how does it all fit now? Kyle puts it all together.
2017x26
Could the Men in Black Neuralize You?
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Jun 29, 2017
The Men in Black used neuralizers to make sure people wouldn’t remember aliens with a flash, but is that really possible? Kyle is racking some brains.
2017x27
How Can Spider-Man Climb While Wearing a Suit?
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Jul 06, 2017
Spider-Man can do whatever a spider can, but shouldn't his suit prevent that? Kyle cleans up the sticky situation.
2017x28
How Many Dragons Would It Take to Melt the Wall in Game of Thrones?
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Jul 13, 2017
Game of Thrones has many signature aspects, but dragons and the giant wall are the most iconic of the fire and ice of the story, but which one is stronger? Kyle melts it down.
2017x29
Can a Lightsaber Block Bullets?
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Jul 20, 2017
Star Wars gave us the civilized weapon of the Jedi world with the lightsaber, but could it handle the weapons of OUR world?
2017x30
Are We Living in a Rick and Morty Like Simulation?
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Jul 27, 2017
Do you know if THIS is reality? Rick and Morty showed us we could be doped into living in a simulation, but could it be real? Kyle simulates what’s possible.
2017x31
Is Double Jumping Physically Possible?
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Aug 03, 2017
We’ve seen double jumping in games like Super Smash Bros, but is this possible in real life? Kyle jumps right into it.
2017x32
How Long Does It Take to Charge Goku’s Spirit Bomb?
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Aug 10, 2017
Dragon Ball Z is full of extreme attacks, but the craziest of them from a time and power standpoint is the spirit bomb! Just how long does it take to charge?
2017x33
The Physics Behind Bruce Lee's One-Inch Punch!
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Aug 17, 2017
One of the most famous martial arts moves is Bruce Lee's One Inch Punch, but how is it even possible?
2017x34
Can the Flash Take a Hands-Free Selfie?
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Aug 24, 2017
The Flash is the fastest man alive, but is he fast enough to take his own selfie? Kyle has the photographic science.
2017x35
Why Street Fighter’s Sonic Boom Actually Makes Sense!
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Aug 31, 2017
There are a ton of cool Street Fighter signature attacks, but could one of them be actually believable? Kyle has the booming details.
2017x36
How Fast Do Tails’ Tails Gotta Go To Fly?
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Sep 07, 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic video game characters but his sidekick Tails is just as impressive because he can fly! But just how fast would his tails have to be? Kyle has the tale of the tape.
2017x37
Would Sandy’s Treedome Implode under Bikini Bottom?
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Sep 14, 2017
SpongeBob Squarepants may live in a pineapple under the sea, but does that mean Sandy’s treedome can too? Kyle goes diving for answers.
2017x38
How Dense is Legolas in Lord of the Rings?
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Sep 21, 2017
Elves have many magical qualities especially in Lord of the Rings, even walking on top of snow, so just how dense would Legolas have to be to do it? Kyle has the elvish science.
2017x39
How Strong Is the Mythical Kraken?
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Sep 28, 2017
The Kraken is one of the most feared mythical beasts ever for its ability to pull entire ships down under the waves. But how strong would it have to be to do that? Kyle has the gripping details.
2017x40
Could You Implant Memories Into a Blade Runner Replicant?
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Oct 05, 2017
If you wanted to create the perfect replicant like in Blade Runner, giving them human memories would be necessary, but is it possible? Kyle racks his brain.
2017x41
How Do Star Trek’s Deflector Shields Work?
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Oct 12, 2017
Star Trek gave us the now sci-fi space standard of deflector shields, but how do they work? Kyle makes it so.
2017x42
Why Does Captain America's Shield Bounce?
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Oct 19, 2017
Captain America's iconic vibranium shield can deflect anything, but should it be able to ricochet off things? Kyle throws his mighty science.
2017x43
Is Stranger Things' Eleven More Powerful Than a Jedi?
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Oct 26, 2017
Star Wars may have Jedi masters of the Force, but could Stranger Things have the real most powerful telekinetic in Eleven? Kyle does some power lifting.
2017x44
Why Shattering Thor’s Hammer Would Destroy the Earth!
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Nov 02, 2017
Thor Ragnarok shows us the destruction of Thor’s iconic hammer Mjolnir, but should it have shown even more Earth shattering damage? Kyle ragnarocks your mind.
2017x45
How Thor Summons His Hammer Explained!
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Nov 09, 2017
Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, is a product of Asgard where magic and science are one and the same, so how does he summon it? Kyle hammers out the details.
2017x46
Why You Would Not Want Superman To Reverse Time!
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Nov 16, 2017
Superman has many powers, but one of his most iconic scenes features one of the craziest with his reversal of time! But could this power be far more deadly to everything? Kyle takes it for a spin.
2017x47
The Secret of Wonder Woman’s Bullet Blocking!
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Nov 23, 2017
Wonder Woman is known for many things, but one of her iconic abilities is blocking bullets, but is it take more than just being fast and strong? Kyle has the high caliber science.
2017x48
How They Should Be Killing Zombies on The Walking Dead!
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Nov 30, 2017
The Walking Dead's usual weapon of choice is a blade, but are they using them correctly? Kyle takes a stab.
2017x49
How Would You Build a Real X-Wing?
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Dec 07, 2017
Star Wars has had a huge influence on pop culture and eventually even real life technology! So what would it take to make a real life piece of Star Wars tech?
2017x50
Why Death by Lightsaber Would Be Much Worse in Real Life!
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Dec 14, 2017
Star Wars has told us that the lightsaber is an elegant weapon, but is that really true? Kyle has the cutting edge facts.
2017x51
Why Do Stormtroopers Even Wear Armor?
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Dec 21, 2017
Stormtroopers are not only known for being terrible shots, but also getting zero protection from their armor. So why do they even bother? Kyle has not another drill.
2017x52 Season finale
How Deadly Is the Joker’s Magic Pencil Trick?
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Dec 26, 2017
Heath Ledger’s Joker is iconic for many reasons, but one particularly memorable scene is his disappearing pencil trick. But how bad would this be in real life? Kyle has the serious details.

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