Should Poison Ivy Be Venomous Ivy? | Because Science Footnotes

Kyle talks more about Poison Ivy, poisonous birds, poison vs venom, and responds to your comments!

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[roblandi]

"I'm not naturally salt-"
"Well you are. Salt's in your body."
That made my day

[korn]

Kyle, perhaps you are changing the world person by person by helping children discover how amazing science is.

[ThePolish]

You know, you should put subtitles for your friend/assistant/camera operator/colleague that commonly provides feedback, sometimes it's hard to make out what they're saying and I'm really intrigued by their comments. As always, amazing show. It's pretty much the only thing I look forward to on a Thursday for the past couple of years.

[wrestlinglord]

No Kyle! I did not misspell Scexy! It was Science+Sexy=Scexy.

[James-epbx]

If Poison Ivy did use stinging cells, would that make her Venom Ivy?

[anevilscientist]

"Don't Randomly Eat Things." is solid advice.

[Darkreaper]

I have been slowly getting my god daughter and step daughter into the nerd/science world and your shorts have been one of their favorite things to watch. It has introduced them into a multitude of new ideas and hobbies.

[FnRenner]

Sci-Thor, your message to miss Laura was awesome. You're amazing, thank you for making science fun and inclusive

[XitlalicProductions]

Currently my favorite channel. Keep up the great work you guys!

[jaredtheinert]

Thank you so much for making a video on Poison Ivy! Shes absolutely intriguing scientifically and in comics and deserves more attention! Keep it up!

[MikeKilo]

Go Laura!! My daughter is 8 years old and wants to be a scientist too!!

[robertstone]

Hi Kyle love the show and everything you do to get the future generations of young people interested in the world of science. I was first introduced to your channel by my biology teacher in school. And I would like to thank you for everything you have done for me because if it wasn't for you I would have not considered getting my degree in marine biology. Thanks a lot from a fan and I hope you contenue to put more of your content out for more people to see.

PS. Every marine mammal and Selachimorpha is an amazing organism.

[la-lvfq]

My father is an engineer and he seems like he does enjoy his job but all my life I have doubted if I could do the same - if i could deal with science and math for the rest of my life. But looking at it this way, like something that is not to be dreaded but can even be incorporated into my actual interests (ehem comics and stuff ehem), it makes me really want to pursue a STEM career. I'm a high school senior and thanks to this channel, I have made up my mind about taking up engineering in college (which was what my parents have always wanted, and which I just recently came around to). Thank you since you have cleared up my years-long indecision about my future ❤

[Thisepus]

Kyle, you ARE changing the world. You sparked an interest in science in at least one little girl. If you think of all the little girls (and boys for that matter) who singularly changed the world because of a love of science. You are doing a great job. Keep being the pebble that starts the avalanche.

[rodrigoalbuquerque]

Love the show. Never stop doing it, please!
Greetings from Brazil!!

[AgeTemplar]

2:40 There are a four routes of entry for hazardous substances:
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Absorption (via skin)
- Injection (or puncture)

[lorddragon]

Next episode about the Vibranium Meteor will be Great! But I have one question (Actually two, but as a consequence of the first): If we could build a Vibranium Shield (with the Black Panther Suit Kinect Energy storage technology) with enough diameter to hold a meteor impact, could we have the necessary energy to power up a weapon like the death star? And if the Momentum has to be preserved, how the people of Earth would "feel" such impact?

[devinkerr]

I feel like Kyle isn't taking credit where it's due. If Because Science influences the newer generation to look into science and pursue it as an interest then he IS doing his part to change the world. It's not too late for anyone. He's found a tried and true method and garnering interest in science, which in turn will cause more people to pursue science and therefore have a greater impact.

Thanks Kyle

[ToshyFroDoc]

Beautiful in-depth look into the comments, fantastic clarifications! Thank you for encouraging kids to get into STEM and the arts, it's truly wonderful to see how much you care. Keep it up!

[overestimatedforesight]

Getting your own channel and doing these footnotes was such a great idea.