SciShow
No, Your Dog Doesn't Think You're the "Alpha"
The toughest, most dominant canine gets the resources and respect - or at least that's the idea that caught on culturally. Turns out, that's not necessarily how it works.
SciShow
How Smart Are Animals, Really?
Measuring 'intellect' is a difficult task. Check out one way scientists are attempting to make this endeavor more testable. Hosted by: Hank Green
SciShow
Why Do Corgi Mixes Always Look Like Corgis?
Humans have had a soft spot for these furry little mutants ever since our friendship with dogs began, but why is it that Corgi mixes often just look like a Corgi that’s wearing a costume?
TED Talks
TED: A modern argument for the rights of animals | Peter Singer
Why do we prioritize human rights over those of other species? Philosopher Peter Singer dives into what he calls "speciesism," the root of the widely ignored mistreatment of animals around the world, from factory farms to product-testing...
TED Talks
TED: What the discovery of exoplanets reveals about the universe | Jessie Christiansen
What are the planets outside our solar system like? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Jessie Christiansen has helped find thousands of them (and counting), and the variety is more wonderful and wild than you might imagine. She shares details...
PBS
Going home after Harvey and realizing you've lost everything
Thousands of storm victims are making their way back home as the skies in
Houston clear and the water recedes. Assessing the damage will be the start
of a long road toward recovery. William Brangham takes us into the homes of
families...
Curated Video
Abuse of mentally disturbed children in Kenya
VNR - Kenya Society for the Mentally Handicapped
Kiserian, Kenya - 5 April 2006,
1. Wide shot of child being removed from a house for the first time during an intervention by the Kenya Society for the Mentally Handicapped.
2. Mid...
Curated Video
7225A UK: THE DOG SKINS CONTROVERSY
The English are world-famous for their sentimental
attitude to animals. This is reflected in the animal
charities that exist in Britain. Chief among these is the
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, or RSPCA, one of...
Curated Video
Russia - International Dog Show
These days it's a dog's life in Russia as pampered pets enjoy the
benefits of belonging to the nouveau-rich. Dogs are becoming top
status symbols and the International Dog Show in Moscow on
Sunday (4/6) provided the perfect opportunity...
SciShow
Getting Free Serotonin from Nature | Compilation
Serotonin is the chemical messenger we can thank for being related to feelings of happiness, and one of the ways you can produce this chemical is to turn to our old friend nature! So maybe a visit to the dog park really can make you feel...
SciShow
Why Some DNA Is Selfish
Your DNA is a part of you, but it might not share your sense of who's numero uno.
PBS
The Rise and Fall of the Bone-Crushing Dogs
A huge and diverse subfamily of dogs, the bone-crushers patrolled North America for more than thirty million years, before they disappeared in the not-too-distant past. So what happened to the biggest dogs that ever lived?
SciShow
Why Don't We Have Cancer-Sniffing Dogs?
There are a lot of stories out there about dogs who seemed to smell lung cancer on their owner’s breath, and a recent study found that some dogs can detect lung cancer in blood samples with astonishing accuracy. So why aren’t there...
SciShow
Do Animals Cry?
Plenty of animals have tears that moisturize their eyes. But does that mean they're sad? Quick Questions explains!
TED Talks
Tara Houska: The Standing Rock resistance and our fight for indigenous rights
Still invisible and often an afterthought, indigenous peoples are uniting to protect the world's water, lands and history -- while trying to heal from genocide and ongoing inequality. Tribal attorney and Couchiching First Nation citizen...
SciShow
Is Your Dog As Smart As A Two Year Old?
You’ve heard that dogs are basically furry toddlers, with cognitive abilities on par with a 2 year old human. But while that might make sense on some levels, the minds of distinct species can work very differently.
SciShow
What Do Dogs See When They Watch TV?
Some dogs just seem to love watching TV. But are they really watching what we see?
SciShow
No, Your Dog Doesn't Think You're the "Alpha"
The toughest, most dominant canine gets the resources and respect - or at least that's the idea that caught on culturally. Turns out, that's not necessarily how it works.
SciShow Kids
Why Are Wet Dogs Smelly?
Squeaks and Jessi made a new friend, Cassie the puppy! They gave her a bath after playing in the mud, but now she smells even worse than before! Why do wet dogs smell so bad?!
SciShow Kids
Why Do Animals Have Tails?
Most animals with a backbone possess a tail, and they use them for all sorts of purposes. There isn’t just one reason for having a tail, it all depends on what the animal is adapted for.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What did dogs teach humans about diabetes? - Duncan C. Ferguson
Diabetes has a history dating back to Ancient Greece. Our treatment of it, however, is more recent and was originally made possible with the help of man's best friend. Due to physiological traits shared with humans, dogs have saved...
SciShow Kids
Why Do Dogs Pant?
When people run around on a hot summer day, their sweat can help them cool off! But dogs can't sweat, and they have big, furry coats! So what can they do to stay cool?!
SciShow
Can Dogs See Color?
Quick Questions dispels the myth that dogs can only see in black and white.
TED Talks
TED: We can reprogram life. How to do it wisely | Juan enriquez
For four billion years, what lived and died on earth depended on two principles: natural selection and random mutation. Then humans came along and changed everything - hybridizing plants, breeding animals, altering the environment and...