SciShow
The Hamster That Saved Thousands of COVID Patients
Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!
SciShow
Major Brain Dump
This week on SciShow news, strap in for a trip through the frontier of the human brain. The human connectome is a years long venture to explore and map the pathways of the human brain, and this past week scientists released two terabytes...
SciShow
Why Do Humans Like to Get High?
We’ve told you before that there really isn’t any evidence that animals consume mind-altering substances because they feel good to them. This makes it appear that the fondness for psychoactive drugs is, pretty...human. What is it about...
TED Talks
Daniel Reisel: The neuroscience of restorative justice
Daniel Reisel studies the brains of criminal psychopaths (and mice). And he asks a big question: Instead of warehousing these criminals, shouldn't we be using what we know about the brain to help them rehabilitate? Put another way: If...
MinuteEarth
Why Is Lyme Disease Getting Worse?
Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! Lyme disease is spreading like wildfire around the world: here's why. ___________________________________________ If you liked this week’s video, you might also like:...
Be Smart
We're Mainly Microbe: Meet Your Microbiome
Ever not felt completely like yourself? There's a good reason for that. Because a large part of you isn't actually you. Our bodies are home to ten times as many microbes as human cells. We are walking ecosystems, each of us home to...
Bizarre Beasts
Spiny Mice Have Bones in Their Skin
New ReviewIn the evolutionary arms race between predator and prey, mammals have mostly gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to body armor. There are, of course, a few exceptions to this rule... And that makes these super-healing spiny...
Curated Video
Breaking the Infinite Scroll: Understanding the Psychology Behind Social Media Consumption
New ReviewThis video explores the similarities between the behavior of mice in a Skinner box and our scrolling habits on social media. It highlights how the repetitive behavior of seeking rewards through scrolling can lead to excessive time spent...
Curated Video
How to Prevent Pantry Pests
Howcast - Learn how to prevent pantry pests in this Howcast video featuring expert Jeff White.
Curated Video
How to Take Care of a Garter Snake
Howcast - Learn how to take care of a garter snake in this Howcast video about pet snakes.
Curated Video
How to Take Care of a Boa Constrictor
Howcast - Learn how to take care of a boa constrictor in this Howcast video about pet snakes.
Curated Video
How to Feed a Corn Snake
Howcast - Learn how to feed a corn snake in this Howcast video about pet snakes.
Curated Video
Best Pet Snake for Beginners
Howcast - Learn what kinds of snakes make the best pets for beginners in this Howcast video about pet snakes.
Curated Video
How to Feed a Snake Frozen Food
Howcast - Learn how to feed a snake frozen food in this Howcast video about pet snakes.
Curated Video
How to Care for a Pet Mouse
A mouse in the house? Why not? Pet mice are cute, easy to care for, and fun to watch.
Curated Video
How to Get Rid of Mice
If you see a mouse in your house, don't kid yourself—his entire extended family has moved in with him. Reclaim your home, once and for all.
Curated Video
They’re Called Pocket Mice For a Reason! See How Small These Mice Really Are!
The Pacific pocket mouse is the smallest mouse species in North America.
Curated Video
Griffith's Experiment: DNA as Genetic Material
Our understanding of DNA as the hereditary material emerged gradually, challenging the early belief that proteins, not DNA, were responsible for heredity. A pivotal moment came in 1928 when Frederick Griffith discovered bacterial...
Curated Video
Only In Australia 11 - Surfing Mice
Surfing Mice:A dedicated surfing coach spends his spare time teaching mice how to surf, demonstrating the unexpected talents of these tiny rodents.
Curated Video
Breakthrough in Reproduction: Female Mice Give Birth to Offspring Without Male Assistance
In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have successfully created a living mammal, named Kaguya, from two female mice without any male involvement. This remarkable feat challenges the long-standing belief that mammalian...
Debunked
DISNEY - Myths, Mysteries & Secrets
The world of Disney is full of secrets, myths and mysteries! Who actually created Mickey? Is Walt’s body on ice? What happened to the abandoned Disneylands? Join us as we investigate the top 5 secrets of Disney.
Curated Video
The Importance of Order and Keeping Things Tidy
In this video, Moritz the mouse joins the host of the show "Human Nature" to talk about the importance of order and dispel myths about mice. Moritz shares his own experiences of being organized and explains how order extends beyond just...
Curated Video
Mast Cells: A Potential Breakthrough in Fighting Bacterial Infections
Scientists have discovered that mast cells, known for causing allergic reactions, may have another use in fighting bacterial infections. Through genetic modification, mast cells were able to break down a poison called endothelin, which...
Curated Video
How to Turn Skin Cells Into a Baby
When two people love each other very much, they bring their skin cells to a lab, turn those cells into sperm and eggs, then put them together to make a baby. Wait, what? This is the future scientists are working on through a process...