Because Science

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  • Premiered: Oct 2014
  • Episodes: 293
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Season 2018
2018x1
How Much Power Does Magneto Need to Rip Iron from Blood?
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Jan 04, 2018
Magneto proves he’s one of the most powerful mutants in X2 X-Men United when he pulls iron out of a guard, but how powerful of a magnetic field would he need to do that? Kyle has the bloody details.
2018x2
The Physics Behind The Last Jedi's Coolest Scene!
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Jan 11, 2018
Star Wars has changed pop culture and The Last Jedi may have done it again with an epic space tactic, but how would it work? Kyle has the lightspeed physics.
2018x3
Would Wolverine Be the Ultimate Body Builder?
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Jan 18, 2018
Wolverine is known for his healing factor, but should also make him known as the ultimate muscle man too? Kyle does some mental exercising.
2018x4
How Black Bolt Shatters Mountains with Sound!
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Jan 25, 2018
Of the many amazing powers in comics, sound powers like those of Black Bolt are the most understandable, but how does he shatter mountains? Kyle has the sound breaking science.
2018x5
Are Alien Xenomorphs Really No Match for Darth Vader?
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Feb 01, 2018
It’s the ultimate sci-fi nerd debate: would the acid blood of Alien xenomorphs stand a chance against the weapon of Jedi and Sith? Kyle answers the burning question.
2018x6
How To Go Super Saiyan with Science!
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Feb 08, 2018
One of the most iconic anime transformation is going Super Saiyan, but is there a way to explain Goku’s ultimate form? Kyle has the hyperbolic time.
2018x7
How Black Panther’s Vibranium Suit Works!
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Feb 15, 2018
Black Panther comes out this week and gives us another look at vibranium but this time in a suit! But how does it work? Kyle has the Wakandan science.
2018x8
What Toxin Is on Poison Ivy's Lips?
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Feb 22, 2018
One of Batman's most iconic villains is Poison Ivy, who is not just known for her power over plant life, but also her poisonous lips! But what poison do her lips actually have? Kyle has the poisonous anecdote.
2018x9
What Would Really Happen if a Vibranium Meteor Hit Earth?
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Mar 01, 2018
Black Panther showed us how a vibranium meteor impacted Wakanda in many ways, but would it play out the same way in real life? Kyle has the Earth shaking science.
2018x10
Why You Don't Actually Want Super Strength!
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Mar 08, 2018
Among the most famous super powers, super strength is always a strong choice, but would it actually be more of a curse than a gift? Kyle makes a powerful argument.
2018x11
Why Do Pacific Rim Jaegers Need Two Brains?
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Mar 15, 2018
Pacific Rim jaegers are mighty machines, so mighty that they need 2 brains to operate, but why is that? Kyle has the mind blowing details.
2018x12
Could Superman Make Diamonds with His Bare Hands?
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Mar 22, 2018
Superman is known for his super powers, but could he be capable of even more? Kyle has the crushing evidence.
2018x13
Science vs The Last Jedi “Plot Holes”
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Mar 29, 2018
Star Wars The Last Jedi left many fans critical of the plot, but not EVERYTHING was wrong. Kyle has the truth from a certain point of view.
2018x14
Can You Run Through Harry Potter's Platform 9 3/4?
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Apr 05, 2018
Everyone knows that the journey to Hogwarts in Harry Potter begins with running through a magical wall to Platform 9 3/4, but is it possible? Kyle runs through the possibilities.
2018x15
The Truth about Space War!
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Apr 12, 2018
We've all seen fighting in space, but is any of it actually right? Kyle battles it out.
2018x16
Why You Don't Want Super Speed
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Apr 19, 2018
Super speed is one of the coolest super powers in comics because of heroes like the Flash, but would it really be that great in real life? Kyle has the fast facts.
2018x17
Could You Swing A Real Monster Hunter Sword?
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Apr 23, 2018
How strong would you need to be to hunt giants and slay beasts, Monster Hunter style? Kyle goes on a hands-on quest to find out the answer, complete with giant sword IRL!
2018x18
How Thanos Throws a Moon
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Apr 26, 2018
Avengers Infinity War will give us one of the most powerful villains in Thanos, but what would it take for him to throw a moon? Kyle has the Earth shattering science.
2018x19
How Proton Torpedoes Destroyed the Death Star
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May 03, 2018
Star Wars' battle above Yavin 4 gave us the iconic defeat of the first Death Star, but how did the rebellion actually do it? Kyle stays on target.
2018x20
How To Forge Thor's Infinity War Weapon
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May 10, 2018
Thor may have lost Mjolnir in Thor Ragnarok, but what would it take to actually make a new one? Kyle hammers out the details.
2018x21
Can You Slice Bullets Like Deadpool?
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May 17, 2018
When we first met the merc with a mouth, he was splitting bullets in mid-air like a pro, but Deadpool 2 shows it's harder than it looks, so which one is right? Kyle has the cut down.
2018x22
Is Han Solo Wrong about Hyperspace?
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May 24, 2018
Han Solo gave one of the earliest lessons about hyperspace in Star Wars, but was he right? Kyle goes to light speed.
2018x23
Never Do a Superhero Landing
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May 31, 2018
We've seen a lot of heroes from Batman to Iron Man do superhero landings, but are they actually a good idea? Kyle does some number and bone crunching.
2018x24
What if Majora's Mask Made Our Moon Fall?
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Jun 07, 2018
Link faced a terrible fate in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, but did he really have 3 days to prevent it if it were OUR moon? Kyle has the earthly science.
2018x26
How To Fight a T. Rex (and Win)
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Jun 21, 2018
Jurassic Park and Jurassic World showed us that the Tyrannosaurus Rex is the king of dinosaurs, but could you fight it and win? Kyle has the dino details.
2018x25
Can You Snap the Infinity Gauntlet Like Thanos?
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Jun 24, 2018
Thanos wields the ultimate power with the Infinity Gauntlet and could take out half the universe with a snap. But can you actually snap with it on? Kyle has the real life test.
2018x27
How Cold Is Kratos' Leviathan Axe?
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Jun 28, 2018
In God of War, Kratos is able to freeze his enemies with his mighty Leviathan Axe, but how could this actually work? Kyle has the cold details.
2018x28
Is Ant-Man Secretly the Most Powerful Avenger?
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Jul 05, 2018
When you think of powerful Avengers, you probably think of Hulk or Thor, but should we be considering Ant-Man too? Kyle has the quantum realm science.
2018x29
What Does the Quietest Place on Earth Sound Like?
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Jul 12, 2018
A Quiet Place showed us a world where being silent was key to survival, but what would the quietest place in OUR world be like? Kyle lowers the volume.
2018x30
Why You Don't Want Invisibility
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Jul 19, 2018
Invisibility is always part of the most desired superpowers argument, but is there more downside to it than meets the eye? Kyle sheds some light.
2018x31
How Far Can Sauron See?
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Jul 26, 2018
In Lord of the Rings, Sauron was represented by the Great Eye or Eye of Barad-dûr, but how actually vast was his sight? Kyle takes a closer look.
2018x32
Is Drifting Really Fast and Furious?
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Aug 02, 2018
Vin Diesel and the rest of the Fast and Furious family have taught us that drifting is the fastest way around turns, but are they actually wrong? Kyle has the road test.
2018x33
The Death Star's OTHER Fatal Flaw
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Aug 09, 2018
Everyone knows that the Death Star had a critical weakness which allowed the Rebels to win, but was there ANOTHER one that would have finished it off well before that? Kyle stays on target.
2018x34
Can The Hulk Jump into Space?
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Aug 16, 2018
The Hulk's strength is incredible, but is it enough to launch him into space? Kyle makes the leap.
2018x35
Should You Wear Goku's Weighted Clothes?
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Aug 23, 2018
Goku is able to achieve great power levels through his intense training with weighted clothes, but should you? Kyle weighs the risks.
2018x36
Why You Don't Want X-Ray Vision
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Aug 30, 2018
X-Ray vision is often one of the most desired superpowers, but should it be? Kyle sees through the reality of it.
2018x37
How Spider-Sense Works
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Sep 06, 2018
Spider-Man has many amazing powers among them being his Spider-Sense! But how would this actually work? Kyle has the tingling details.
2018x38
The Predator Explained
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Sep 13, 2018
The Predator is back on the big screen showing its status as one of the most dangerous killers, but why is it so deadly? Kyle has the camouflaged details.
2018x39
Can Master Chief Survive Falling from Space?
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Sep 20, 2018
In Halo 3, Master Chief seemingly survives falling from space with only a makeshift heat shield, but is that really possible? Kyle asks Kyletana.
2018x40
Beware The Phaser's Maximum Setting
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Sep 27, 2018
Star Trek helped introduce enemies getting vaporized thanks to their phasers and weaponry, but is the real thing much worse? Kyle has the disappearing details.
2018x41
What Kind of Symbiote Is Venom?
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Oct 04, 2018
Venom is an iconic Spider-Man foe gaining power from the alien symbiote, but what is it exactly? Is it more parasite or something else? Kyle takes a closer look.
2018x42
Why You Don't Want Teleportation
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Oct 11, 2018
People have always dreamed about being able to go from one place to another instantly, but should they? Kyle shows that it's more than it appears.
2018x43
Could Mosquitoes Drain One Punch Man?
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Oct 18, 2018
One Punch Man has many strong foes, but could the tiniest of blood suckers also be deadly to him? Kyle has the blood test.
2018x44
How Fast Is Red Dead Redemption's Dead Eye?
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Oct 25, 2018
You have to be quick on the draw to survive in Red Dead Redemption, which is why Dead Eye is so helpful. But just how helpful? Kyle takes his best shot.
2018x45
Fallout’s Mini Nukes Really Exist
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Nov 01, 2018
The Fallout series has a heavy dose of nuclear weapons in its games, but could one of its most famous ones actually exist? Kyle games the science.
2018x46
Could Gwen Stacy Have Survived Her Fall?
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Nov 08, 2018
It's one of the most iconic Spider-Man moments, the death of Gwen Stacy, but should she have survived? Kyle has the thwip-lash analysis.
2018x47
How Powerful Can Fallout’s Lasers Get?
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Nov 12, 2018
Vault dwellers in the Fallout series carry laser weapons to survive, but how powerful could one actually get? Kyle is armed with the answer.
2018x48
Which Starter Pokémon Is the Most Powerful?
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Nov 15, 2018
The debate among Pokemon fans choosing between Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur has been a long one, but with their evolved forms, does science have a definitive answer?
2018x49
Can the Flash Touch a Lightsaber?
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Nov 22, 2018
The Flash's super speed enables him to do some pretty incredible things, but does that apply to things even of the Star Wars universe? Kyle uses the speed force.
2018x50
How Mortal Engines Could Put a City on Wheels
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Nov 29, 2018
Mortal Engines brings us a world where cities roam on giant wheels, but how could this work? Kyle does some heavy lifting.
2018x51
Could You Survive Just Cause 4's Grappling Hook?
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Dec 06, 2018
From Batman to Link, Just Cause 4's Rico adds to the ranks of grappling hook wielding heroes, but could the human body actually handle it? Kyle grapples with the concept.
2018x52
How Aquaman's Body Survives the Sea
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Dec 13, 2018
Aquaman may be part of the Justice League, but should his title as king of the seven seas be considered more impressive? Kyle goes into uncharted waters.
2018x53
Can Deadpool Regenerate Memories?
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Dec 20, 2018
Deadpool's superhuman healing factor can regenerate almost anything that he might lose, but does it also apply to memories? Kyle takes a trip down memory lane with help from Novartis.
2018x54 Season finale
Can You Lift Thor's Hammer in Space?
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Dec 27, 2018
Only those are are worthy can lift Thor's might hammer, Mjolnir, but the Avengers' argument takes on a whole new meaning in space! So could anyone lift it there? Kyle talks weightless magic.

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