SciShow
How Facing Your Fears Can Help You Conquer Them
You may have heard that facing your fears is the best way to overcome them, but there’s a little more to it than that.
SciShow
Is Your Dog Bilingual?
Your dog might seem like a bit of a goof, but they might be capable of more tricks than you think. A new study from researchers in Hungary investigated whether dogs can distinguish between new and familiar languages.
TED Talks
TED: Two poems about what dogs think (probably) | Billy Collins
What must our dogs be thinking when they look at us? Poet Billy Collins imagines the inner lives of two very different companions. It’s a charming short talk, perfect for taking a break and dreaming …
SciShow Kids
How Do Koalas Stay Cool? Animal Science for Kids
Koalas live where it’s often hot and dry. But koalas can’t sweat! So how do they keep cool? Jessi has the answer!
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.
MinuteEarth
Why Don't Sled Dogs Ever Get Tired?
Sled dogs are the best endurance athletes in the world thanks to a weird quirk in their metabolism. ___________________________________________ To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: Glycolysis: The...
SciShow
Why Are Puppy Eyes So Irresistible?
It’s so easy to forgive a dog, especially when they start with those puppy dog eyes. As it turns out, those puppy dog eyes and the effect they have are no accident and the result of centuries of domestication.
SciShow
Kale Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Are the Same Species
Not to deter you from eating your vegetables, but what if we told you that certain parts of your salads, like kale, broccoli, and cauliflower were all the same species?
SciShow Kids
4 Reasons Cows are Awesome!
Did you know that there were over 200 types of cows? Join Jessi and Squeaks as they discuss some cool facts about these amazing animals.
SciShow
Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?
I’t teach an old dog new tricks — but that saying might not be as trustworthy as you’d think.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Pavlovian reactions aren't just for dogs - Benjamin N. Witts
Dr. Ivan Pavlov's groundbreaking work revealed that a dog will respond to neutral stimuli, such as a bell, in the same way that it will respond to, say, mouth-watering food. This research is widely applicable beyond a dog's salivation....
SciShow
3 Things Your Cat Should Not Be Doing
Cats are known for their curiosity, and as that one saying goes “it killed the cat”. But we can help our cuddly counterparts avoid this sad fate if we watch out for these three everyday things.
SciShow
You Can Inherit Fear?
Everyone is afraid of something, and traditionally, we’ve thought that fears are learned. But the key to understanding some fears could lie in our DNA.
SciShow
When Three Species Combine Multi-Species Hybrids
Hybrid organisms are rare, and most end up sterile, like mules. But sometimes, three or more species come together to create multi-species hybrids, and they can and have been really useful.
SciShow
5 Weird Reasons Not to Smoke
Hank gives you five MORE reasons why you should probably avoid smoking, or quit if you already smoke - in addition to those big ones you already know about. These are the weird reasons.
SciShow
When Sled Dogs Saved an Alaskan Town
In 1925, 20 teams of sled dogs braved the harsh Alaskan winter to carry a package of diphtheria antitoxin over 1000 km to save a small town from a deadly outbreak!
MinuteEarth
How Long Did People Use To Live?
By analyzing survivorship curves over the centuries, we can learn what’s changed about how - and when - humans die.
SciShow
Does Your Dog Love You?
You might love your good, sweet pupper, but can you ever truly be sure if they love you back?
SciShow
Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?
It seems like the easiest way to avoid tiny parasites is to just slap on your animal’s tick or flea collar and hike into the woods worry-free. But you definitely shouldn’t.
MinuteEarth
The Problem With Life Expectancy
In order to truly understand differences among animal lifespans, we need to stop thinking about a specific number and start thinking about a distribution.
SciShow
The Real Reason Dogs Kick When You Scratch Them
If you’ve ever been scratching a dog and seen them do the kicky leg thing, it’s truly adorable. But it might not necessarily be a feel-good thing.
Crash Course
Speciation: Of Ligers & Men - Crash Course Biology
Hank explains speciation - the evolutionary process by which new biological species arise - in terms of finches, ligers, mules, and dogs.
SciShow
Predators & Prey | SciShow Talk Show
Dr. Mark Hebblewhite comes to the SciShow studio to talk to Hank about his research into ungulate herbivores and their predator-prey relationships with a variety of carnivores.
SciShow
How Do Cats and Dogs Drink Water?
Cats and dogs have it tough: They can't use straws, or tip a cup up to their mouths to drink. Instead, they have to use their tongues and a few different physics tricks to quench their thirst.