TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins
In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a god, and he felt like one too. But, in his society, the line...
MinuteEarth
The Best Dragon (According to Science)
We ranked dragons based on how biologically and evolutionarily plausible they are. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Tetrapods: four-limbed (with a few exceptions, such as...
SciShow Kids
Meet 3 Giant Insects!
Jessi and Squeaks love looking for insects, but they've never seen anything like these before!
SciShow Kids
Busy Bees
You see them when it's warm outside, hanging out in flowers and working away. Bees! Check out what these buzzing insects are up to, and how you can tell the difference between a bumblebee and a honey bee.
SciShow Kids
The Biggest Bird!
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
Inspect An Insect
There are more insects in the world than any other kind of animal! In this episode of SciShow Kids, Jessi and Squeaks show you how to identify an insect, in three easy steps!
SciShow Kids
Don’t Be Afraid of Spiders!
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!
Curated Video
Unlocking the Secrets of Insect Flight: Implications for Future Aerospace Technology
A group of biomechanical engineers at Oxford University have made groundbreaking discoveries about the flight of insects, attracting interest from the US Air Force. By understanding the laws that govern insect flight, they aim to develop...
Curated Video
Exploring the Fascinating World of Beetles: Species, Adaptations, and Behaviors
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of beetles, the largest order in the animal kingdom with over 392,000 species. From the powerful Rhinoceros beetles with their impressive horns to the industrious Dung beetles that can...
Curated Video
Animals and Toxins: Exploring the World of Venomous Creatures
This video provides an overview of various animals that use toxins to kill their prey or protect themselves. It highlights examples such as the puffer fish, viper snake, bees, wasps, stingrays, and the lionfish. The video also clarifies...
Curated Video
The Majestic Birds of Prey: Eagles and Hawks
This video provides an informative overview of eagles and hawks, highlighting their diverse species, habitats, and hunting behaviors. It emphasizes the importance of protecting these magnificent birds of prey, which are facing threats...
Curated Video
Exploring the Fascinating World of Grasshoppers
In this video, the teacher discusses interesting facts about grasshoppers. They explain that grasshoppers have five eyes, with two large ones on the sides of their heads and three smaller ones near their antennae. The teacher also...
Curated Video
The Importance of Aerodynamics in Formula One Racing
This video explores the importance of aerodynamics in Formula One racing and how teams use wind tunnels to gain crucial fractions of a second on the track. It delves into the history of aerodynamic advancements in car design and...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Ostriches: Facts and Trivia
The video provides information about ostriches, the largest birds on the planet. It discusses their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet. It also dispels the myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand. Overall, it...
Curated Video
Only In Switzerland 13 - Jet Man
Jet Man:An Airbus pilot takes to the skies with motorized wings, earning himself the nickname "Jet-Man."
Curated Video
7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles
It recently occurred to me that an airplane is rather like a Project, and its captain is like a Project Manager. Let me explain why the role of a Project Manager is rather like that of a pilot... 1. Destination The captain pilots a lane...
Curated Video
Flight Lessons from a World Champion Drone Racer
Experience the world through two-time Drone Racing League Champion Jordan Temkin’s eyes as we dive into the mechanics and the physics of FPV (First-Person View) drones.
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Butterflies and Moths
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths, belonging to the Lepidoptera order. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their wings covered in scales, their intricate life cycle of...
Great Big Story
Rebuilding a legend, the Spitfire restoration journey
Discover Martin Phillips' 14-year quest to rebuild a Spitfire, a symbol of freedom and heritage.
Curated Video
Andean Condor
Follow a scavenging Andean condor as it soars over the Andes in search of food. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan of up to 3 metres. Winds in...
Curated Video
Damselfly
From egg to nymph to adult: an introduction to the life cycle of the damselfly. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Damselflies spend the first part of their lives underwater. Damselflies change from aquatic nymphs into winged...
Curated Video
How Do Animals Fly?
Biological evolution has allowed some animals to fly. Find out exactly how their wings work to achieve this. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force is greater than the downward. Flight is explained by...
Curated Video
What is a Bird?
Discover the characteristics common to the 9000 bird species living on Earth today. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes –...
Curated Video
Plant Mimics
From orchids that mimic the appearance of bees to the carrion flower which smells like rotting meat, discover the devious world of the plant mimic. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants use mimicry to aid reproduction or...