SciShow
Why Can’t Scientists Predict the Kilauea Eruption?
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano suddenly erupted last week. It's happened before, so why are eruptions so hard for scientists to predict?
SciShow
Some Butterflies Are Secretly Cannibals
In the insect world, there are few creatures as gentle and innocent as a butterfly. And yet, some butterflies have… an unexpected side to them.
SciShow
We Found a Planetary Graveyard | SciShow News
Researchers think they may have found a new way to study planets after they've been "buried" in a star! Astronomers are also officially acknowledging the discovery of a distant body with a thousand-year orbit and an adorable nickname.
SciShow
Meet the Worlds Most Terrifying Caterpillar
When you think of a caterpillar, you probably picture a cute, chubby little critter, chewing on leaves and dreaming of becoming a butterfly. But the whip-fast, razor clawed Hawaiian inchworm is here to challenge those stereotypes.
SciShow
The Hardcore Crickets That Only Live on Bare Lava
Some animals live in pretty extreme places, but the lava cricket might be the most hardcore of them all. These crickets have only been observed right after volcanic eruptions, and scientists have questions, like “How does a flightless...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mysteries of vernacular: Ukulele - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
When 19th century Portuguese travelers landed in Hawaii with a small four-stringed guitar, a member of the king's court, nicknamed Jumping Flea, or ukulele in Hawaiian, took to the instrument. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how...
SciShow
Why Are There So Many Telescopes in Hawaii?
You might have realized that lots of ground-based telescopes are located in Hawaii...but why? It's not just for the beautiful sunsets.
TED Talks
TED: Why genetic research must be more diverse | Keolu Fox
Ninety-six percent of genome studies are based on people of european descent. The rest of the world is virtually unrepresented -- and this is dangerous, says geneticist and TED Fellow Keolu Fox, because we react to drugs differently...
SciShow
No Ears, No Problem: Frogs Can Hear With Their Lungs
If you’ve ever looked at a frog’s head, you might have noticed that they don’t have external ears. So How do they hear?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii | Sydney Iaukea
On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliʻuokalani's door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently seized power and now confiscated her diaries, ransacked her house, and claimed her lands. Liliʻuokalani...
Crash Course
American Imperialism Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...
Bozeman Science
Geology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. Hot...
PBS
After 8 years, Hawaii sees decline in homelessness rate (WEEKEND)
Hawaii leads the nation in its rate of homelessness, which affects about 505 out of every 100,000 people there and is a major toll on its health care system. But just last month, the state announced a slight decrease in this ratio for...
PBS
How a Hawaiian island is fighting invasive parakeets
On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, rose-ringed parakeets, which are often kept as pets, have bred in the wild, destroying farms and bothering residents. They may also be threatening native plants. PBS NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson...
PBS
Ocean clean-up
About 9 million tons of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans every year -- enough to fill a football stadium 23 miles high. But a project dubbed the Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate it with a method that researchers are testing in...
Curated Video
Why Hawaii Is Super Dependent On Tourism?
New ReviewWhy Hawaii Is Super Dependent On Tourism?
The Daily Conversation
NASA's Human Isolation Experiment
New ReviewExtreme isolation is something our greatest explorers have faced in varying degrees. Now, a team of six NASA recruits have begun a year-long mission on the desolate side of a barren Hawaiian volcano that will simultaneously test the...
Curated Video
Is this Type of Fire Impossible to stop?
New ReviewFires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and...
Curated Video
Mud Hen Water
Modern and rustic, Mud Hen Water offers a twist on familiar Hawaiian flavors. The name is the English translation of Wai’alae, the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant. It’s a small nod to its Hawaiian roots and the sense of community...
Curated Video
How to Pick a Great Beach Vacation Destination
Howcast - Do you want to hit the beach for your vacation this year? Pick the ideal spot to lay out your blanket.
Curated Video
What Is a Ukulele?
Howcast -Learn about the ukulele from music teacher Jarret Delos Santos in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
What Is a Honeycreeper And Why Do They Need Saving?
Deep into the Alaka'i plateau on the island of Kauai, two species of birds are rapidly nearing extinction, with only a few nests remaining in the wild.
Curated Video
What Exactly Are Honeycreepers and What Are Conservationists Working So Hard to Save Them?
Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.
Curated Video
Conservationists Work to Save Two Species of Endangered Honeycreepers in Hawaii
Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.