SciShow
The Strange Anatomy of Hummingbirds
In this episode of SciShow we look at the most fascinating birds that hover!
SciShow
Why Don't All Birds Fly in V Shapes?
Some birds fly in V shapes because it has many benefits, but other birds fly in clumps instead. Why would they do that?
SciShow Kids
Explore the Fort! | SciShow Kids Compilation
Welcome back to the Fort! There's always a lot going on around here, so feel free to take a look around, say hello to all of our friends, and have fun watching some of their favorite videos! See you again soon!
SciShow
7 Wacky Ways Birds Use Feathers
Feathers are good for flying, but they help birds do a lot more than just soar through the skies. Chapters View all AUDIBLE COMMUNICATION 1:32 MUFFLING SOUNDS 2:23 HEARING 3:52 DIGESTIVE AID 5:17 FISHING 6:41 SNOWSHOEING 8:48
SciShow
7 Myths About Movement
Bumblebees fly, lights turn on, and you can ride a bike without falling over. We all know these things to be true, but what you may not know is the real reason behind why they work. Join Olivia to bust seven myths about motion.
SciShow
These Pigeons Have Built-In Warning Alarms
Scientists have figured out that some birds come with built-in alarm calls in their wings
SciShow
5 Beautifully Complex Ways to Fly
Up in the air, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's... A SQUID!
SciShow
The Bizarre World of Animal Flight | Compilation
Flying is a great way to get around, but humans have only been doing it for a little over a century. Let’s revisit six SciShow videos exploring the world of flying non-human animals, which includes some species that you might not expect!
SciShow
What are Those Things on Airplanes' Wings?
Have you ever wondered what those things are on airplane wings? You know, those little angled bits of metal? Watch to learn what they are and how they’re used!
SciShow
Why Do Boomerangs Come Back?
Learning to throw a boomerang properly takes a lot of practice. And aerodynamics.
TED-Ed
The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight | Kristiina J. Hurme and Alejandro Rico-Guevara
In just a matter of seconds, hummingbirds can perform astonishing aerial acrobatics, eat lunch in midair, pollinate a flower, even escape threats while upside-down. And they can do this all while achieving sustained hovering flight— an...
SciShow Kids
Ostriches: The World's Biggest Birds! | Biology for Kids | SciShow Kids
There are all sorts of flying birds, but some of the world's biggest are ones that stick to the ground, like the awesome ostrich!
SciShow Kids
How to Make a Paper Airplane
Learn how to make a great paper airplane, and find out what makes it fly!
SciShow
How Sea Butterflies "Fly" in Water
Birds fly, and fish swim. We learn this when we are children. But not everything in nature is quite so simple… Meet Limacina helicina, an artic-dwelling sea butterfly that flies through the water. Chapters View all SPY IN THE WILD 2 0:04...
MinuteEarth
This Is Not A Bee
It can be hard to distinguish bees from all the other insects out there that look like bees. ___________________________________________ If you want to learn more about this topic, start your googling here: Mullerian mimicry: a type of...
SciShow
How a Butterfly’s Wingbeat CAN Change the Weather
You may have heard of the butterfly effect, where butterflies flapping their wings somehow cause tornadoes. Although it seems pretty unlikely, butterflies can affect the weather, just not in the way you might think.
SciShow
How Studying Animals Is Helping Us Make Better Drones
Drone technology has advanced a lot in the last few decades, but our flying robots still have a lot to learn about navigation, agility, and adaptability from animals that have been flying for millions of years.
SciShow Kids
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a DINOSAUR!
Dino's back to share more dinosaur facts with you, and this time he has some incredible news: birds are the descendants of dinosaurs! Join him to learn the whole story!
SciShow Kids
Butterfly or Moth?
Do you have a favorite insect? We really like butterflies! But there's another awesome insect with really big wings and long antenna that you might see flapping around: moths! Moths and butterflies can look really similar, but we've got...
SciShow Kids
How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly
You’ve seen caterpillars, and you’ve seen butterflies. But do you know how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Jessi explains the wonder of metamorphosis!
SciShow
Why Owls Are Night Ninjas
Equipped with unique adaptations that make them both good at hunting and getting their creep on, owls are totally the ninjas of the bird world.
SciShow Kids
How Plant Seeds Travel the World
All plants start as seeds, and they can travel all over the world in lots of different ways. They might even hitch a ride on you! SOURCES: First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The...
SciShow
How Can It Be Too Hot To Fly?
How does heat affect airplanes? Turns out heat, speed and density connect to create dangerous situations.