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Because Science

Season 2017 2017

  • 2017-01-05T17:00:00Z on YouTube
  • 12m
  • 10h 24m (52 episodes)
  • United States
  • Special Interest
BECAUSE SCIENCE with Kyle Hill discusses the secret science in your favorite fandoms. The biology of dragons? Sure. The physics of Superman’s punch? You bet!

52 episodes

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.

2017x02 Magneto’s 7 Secret Powers!

  • 2017-01-12T17:00:00Z12m

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.

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.

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.

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?

The Flash is the fastest man alive, but is he faster than a mutant teleporter? Kyle does the speedy math.

2017x08 Could Kirby Inhale a Human?

  • 2017-02-23T17:00:00Z12m

Kirby is known for sucking ..up anything! But could he actually take in a whole human? Kyle takes a deep breath.

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.

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.

The biotic powers of Mass Effect seem supernatural, but could they actually work in real life? Kyle discusses the dark matters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alien Covenant added another dimension to the biology of xenomorphs, so how does it all fit now? Kyle puts it all together.

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.

Spider-Man can do whatever a spider can, but shouldn't his suit prevent that? Kyle cleans up the sticky situation.

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.

Star Wars gave us the civilized weapon of the Jedi world with the lightsaber, but could it handle the weapons of OUR world?

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.

We’ve seen double jumping in games like Super Smash Bros, but is this possible in real life? Kyle jumps right into it.

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?

One of the most famous martial arts moves is Bruce Lee's One Inch Punch, but how is it even possible?

The Flash is the fastest man alive, but is he fast enough to take his own selfie? Kyle has the photographic science.

There are a ton of cool Street Fighter signature attacks, but could one of them be actually believable? Kyle has the booming details.

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.

SpongeBob Squarepants may live in a pineapple under the sea, but does that mean Sandy’s treedome can too? Kyle goes diving for answers.

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.

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.

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.

Star Trek gave us the now sci-fi space standard of deflector shields, but how do they work? Kyle makes it so.

Captain America's iconic vibranium shield can deflect anything, but should it be able to ricochet off things? Kyle throws his mighty science.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Walking Dead's usual weapon of choice is a blade, but are they using them correctly? Kyle takes a stab.

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?

Star Wars has told us that the lightsaber is an elegant weapon, but is that really true? Kyle has the cutting edge facts.

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.

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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