6 Accidental Discoveries You've Probably Never Heard Of

The video explores various accidental scientific discoveries, highlighting the importance of curiosity and observation. It covers the discovery of penicillin, a cricket virus affecting mating behavior, a pigment in Streptococcus bacteria, wasp face recognition, RNA editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the invention of the pacemaker, and a new recyclable plastic. Each discovery was a result of unexpected events and keen observation, emphasizing the role of chance and curiosity in scientific breakthroughs.

What breakthrough did scientists at the University of Michigan achieve with a new CAS 9 protein?

How did Wilson Greatbatch's mistake lead to the invention of the implantable pacemaker?

What was the unexpected outcome of Jeanette Garcia's experiment with plastics?