In this video, researchers at the Rothamsted Institute in Britain explore the phenomenon of certain individuals emitting chemicals that repel mosquitoes. By gathering natural odors from human skin and conducting experiments with...

Discover the fascinating world of Peacock spiders, a species of jumping spider found in Australia. With their vibrant and colorful patterns, these tiny creatures capture our attention. Not only do they have the ability to change the...

As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...

We are moving through phylum Arthropoda, and we have just one subphylum left to go, Hexapoda. This one is huge, containing all the insects in the world. What can we say about the general form and function of the hexapods?

Learn about the construction and history of the Panama Canal.

Video 2 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment focuses on debunking common myths about bats, such as the misconception that they are flying rodents or blind creatures. Students will learn that bats are actually closely related to...

Video 1 of the Echolocation Unit. The Boneheads have gathered at the haunted Bone Manor to go trick or treating. But first they have to stop JP Rothbone & his Sniveling Cronies in their latest diabolical scheme: they want to exterminate...

Discover the world of spiders and their webs, spanning various habitats and featuring nearly 40,000 types worldwide. Learn about their unique silk-spinning abilities to create webs for trapping prey and other uses. Understand spiders'...

Discover how our skin responds to common irritants like warts and mosquito bites, featuring expert insights into the HPV virus behind warts and the biological factors that attract mosquitoes. Learn about innovative treatments for...

Discover the latest innovations that are transforming the camping experience. Learn about advanced tents designed to keep you cool and dark for a comfortable sleep, revolutionary coolers that keep your food and drinks chilled longer,...

Dr. Forrester explains how farmers minimize the damaging effects of insects.

This video showcases two innovative inventions: a self-chilling can that rapidly cools beverages without the need for bulky coolers, and a special ringtone designed to repel mosquitoes, cockroaches, and bees by mimicking the sound of a...

The International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to combat malaria by utilizing the sterile insect technique (SIT). By releasing radiation-sterilized male mosquitoes into the population, they...

Scientists at Imperial College in London are researching ways to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes. By identifying genes in other mosquito species that kill the malaria parasite, they aim to transfer these genes to the...

In Bangkok, scientists at a small laboratory have developed a genetically modified bacteria that kills mosquitoes in their larval stage. This breakthrough research could potentially inhibit the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and...

SK Telecom, South Korea's top mobile phone operator, offers a unique service that allows users to download a sound that repels mosquitoes. The sound mimics male mosquitoes, which female mosquitoes dislike during pregnancy when they need...

Mosquitoes

Miss Palomine brings her Insect Book outside with her to help identify insects. She talks about the different types of insects and what differentiates them from one another. She provides interesting facts about insects.

"Adaptation in India" describes how Indians adapt to their physical environment.

This week on Nature League, Brit answer your questions about life on Earth!

On this episode of Nature League, Adrian asks Brit what would happen if all mosquitoes went extinct. Graphics by Tamar Ziri; Original intro and branding by Matt Gaydos and Maia Ledesma. Special help from Felix and Jane

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REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...

A British company Oxitec may have a way to fight Zika virus. They create genetically modified mosquitoes that produce offspring that will not survive into adulthood. The company uses a tetracycline repressible activator variant or tTAV...