SciShow
NASA Needs You
Hank usually likes to keep science and politics separated, but the reality is that a lot of scientific research in the United States is funded by the government. This is a problem right now because the disfunction in the world of...
SciShow
The Curious History of the Lab Rat
If you give them any thought at all, you probably associate them with sewers, cargo ships and maybe animated movies about animals that want to become French chefs. But for almost 200 years, tens of millions of rats have played a central...
SciShow
P-values Broke Scientific Statistics—Can We Fix Them?
A little over a decade ago, a neuroscientist found "significant activation" in the neural tissue of a dead fish. While it didn't prove the existence of zombie fish, it did point out a huge statistical problem.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan: Can you spot the problem with these headlines? (Level 1)
In medicine, there's often a disconnect between news headlines and the scientific research they cover. While headlines are designed to catch attention, many studies produce meaningful results when they focus on a narrow, specific...
TED Talks
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In...
Crash Course
The Replication Crisis - Crash Course Statistics
Replication (re-running studies to confirm results) and reproducibility (the ability to repeat an analyses on data) have come under fire over the past few years. The foundation of science itself is built upon statistical analysis and yet...
SciShow
Is Science Reliable
It seems like every few months, there’s some kind of news about problems with the scientific publishing industry. Why does this keep happening? And what can be done to fix the system?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan: This one weird trick will help you spot clickbait
Health headlines are published every day, sometimes making opposite claims from each other. There can be a disconnect between broad, attention-grabbing headlines and the often specific, incremental results of the medical research they...
SciShow
NASA Needs You
Hank usually likes to keep science and politics separated, but the reality is that a lot of scientific research in the United States is funded by the government. This is a problem right now because the disfunction in the world of...
Curated Video
Global March for Science raises concern over Trump policies
Scientists and their supporters marched in hundreds of cities around the world Saturday, protesting against proposed U.S. government funding cuts to scientific research
Curated Video
Antarctica - Exploring the Wonders of Enterprise Island
Enterprise Island, formerly Nason Island, has a fascinating history since its charting in 1898. Located in Wilhelmina Bay, it is 1.5 nautical miles long and became known to whalers in the early 1900s. The island attracts scientists and...
Curated Video
Anxious about mammograms? This device may help you self-check for breast cancer
The device monitors abnormalities in breast tissue via sound waves and allows women to track any changes on an app.
Curated Video
AI pioneers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel Prize in physics
The award is the second of six Nobel Prizes to be announced this week and next.
Curated Video
CERN at 70: The cradle of the Higgs boson and World Wide Web looks to the future
Started in 1954, the 7,000 scientists at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) are focused on the innovations and discoveries of the future.
Science Buddies
Sleep Tracking: The Brain and Circadian Rhythm's Role in Sleep
Understanding sleep stages for better human health with personal health monitoring devices. Observe your deep sleep, light sleep, awake time, and total time asleep.
Curated Video
Variable
A factor, condition or parameter that can be observed and measured in the course of scientific research. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Curated Video
Factpack: Fruit Flies
Discover how the humble fruit fly is helping scientists to fight Parkinson's disease and even cancer. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
Great Big Story
Behind the scenes at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Discover the hidden treasures of the Smithsonian Museum, where experts manage 144 million objects, aiding research on biodiversity, climate change, and more.
Wonderscape
Understanding Echolocation: How Animals Use Sound to See
Explore the fascinating phenomenon of echolocation, where animals such as bats and dolphins use sound waves to navigate their surroundings and perceive objects. Learn about the remarkable abilities of these creatures and the scientific...
Wonderscape
Debating the Future of Space Exploration
Join the conversation on the pros and cons of space exploration amid the rise of billionaire-led space ventures. Explore contrasting views on the allocation of resources between space exploration and earthly concerns, such as climate...
Wonderscape
Lizards: Nature's Hidden Helpers
Discover how lizards contribute to medicine and technology in remarkable ways. Learn about the Komodo dragon's potential in fighting antibiotic resistance, the Gila monster's role in diabetes treatment, and the gecko's unique climbing...
Wonderscape
Charles Darwin: The Making of a Naturalist
Discover the journey of Charles Darwin from a disinterested medical student to a pioneering naturalist. This video traces Darwin’s early life, his transformative experiences at the University of Edinburgh and Cambridge, and his epic...
Curated Video
Are Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time?
Greg’s kids are allowed on their digital devices until lunch time and, because of this, they often spend their weekend mornings glued to a screen. Is this bad for their mental and social development? Greg brings this question to Prof....
Curated Video
Life-like Blobs Formed in a Test Tube
How did the very first cells evolve? Most of the basic building blocks can be produced in simple experiments under early Earth-like conditions. However, certain complex cellular behaviours, like movement, have always seemed far-beyond...