TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How one scientist averted a national health crisis - Andrea Tone
In 1960, Frances Kelsey was one of the Food and Drug Administration's newest recruits. Before the year was out, she would begin a fight that would save thousands of lives - though no one knew it at the time. Andrea Tone explains how...
SciShow
3 Things Your Cat Should Not Be Doing
Cats are known for their curiosity, and as that one saying goes “it killed the cat”. But we can help our cuddly counterparts avoid this sad fate if we watch out for these three everyday things.
SciShow
Great Minds: Dr. Judith Resnik and the Icebusters
In 1984, ice was accumulating on the side of the Space Shuttle Discovery, spelling possible disaster, luckily it was the first mission of Dr. Judith Resnik, and the Canadarm.
SciShow
Should You Store Eggs in the Fridge?
Should I refrigerate my eggs or keep them out on the counter? This depends on where you live, and what egg practices your country follows.
Amoeba Sisters
General Lab Safety
This Amoeba Sisters video introduces science lab safety guidelines with memorable illustrations and an accompanying handout listed under "safety". This video includes the discussion of proper lab attire, importance of proper disposal of...
SciShow
How to Build a Rocket Engine in Your Kitchen (Experiment Episode)
Hank demonstrates how to build a hybrid rocket engine in your kitchen!
SciShow
What Psychologists Can Tell You About Ghosting
Ghosting is when someone terminates a relationship by ending communications abruptly and without explanation. Whether or not you'd consider ghosting someone might have a lot to do with how you view relationships in general.
PBS
Could You Fart Your Way to the Moon?
Listen, we know you've thought about it, and we're here to give you THE DEFINITIVE ANSWER to one of the greatest science questions of all time. How long would it take to get to the MOON by farting? Join Gabe on PBS Space Time as we walk...
SciShow
What Happens When You Get Electrocuted?
Most of the cases we call “electrocutions” are actually electric shocks: an electric current running through a body. Whether an electric shock becomes an electrocution depends on the nature of the current involved.
SciShow
How Do Polarized Sunglasses Work?
The useful glare-blocking properties of polarized sunglasses are well-known to just about anyone who goes outside. What isn't so well-known is how they reduce glare in the first place. That answer is deceptively complicated!
Crash Course
Flirting With Disaster - The Importance of Safety: Crash Course Engineering #28
As engineer, sometimes lives will be in your hands, so this week we’re exploring safety and its impact on engineering. We’ll discuss the difference between occupational safety and public safety and how to analyze and review a process for...
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.
Crash Course
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream - Crash Course Psychology
Why do we sleep? Well... that's a tricky question. More easily answered is the question,"How do we sleep?" In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank discusses some of the ways our brain functions when sleeping and how it can...
Crash Course
Lab Techniques & Safety: Crash Course Chemistry
Hank takes a break from the desk to bring you to the lab in order to demonstrate some important points about the practical side of chemistry - experimentation in the laboratory. You'll learn what to wear in the lab, how to dispose of...
Curated Video
South Africa Security
New ReviewSouth Africa has a serious crime problem, so ensuring your safety, and that of everyone you’re traveling with, will need to be a high priority while you’re in the country. At the same time, there’s no need to be paranoid. As in most...
Curated Video
Singapore Health
New ReviewSingapore is the cleanest city in Southeast Asia, but it’s also very hot and humid. This climate sometimes causes a few health problems that you should be aware of. Singapore’s hospital facilities and overall medical care services are on...
Curated Video
Singapore Crime and Security
New ReviewSingapore prides itself on being safe and relatively crime-free. You can go almost anywhere day or night with no fear of being harmed or hassled. Singapore is an especially hospitable place for women traveling alone. It’s unusual for a...
Curated Video
Japan Security
New ReviewWhile Japan has long been considered extremely safe, no country, of course, is 100 percent safe. Economic problems have led to greater unemployment, and, according to the Japanese, relatively lower moral standards. A few years ago, any...
Curated Video
How Nigeria Turns Millions of Old Tires Into Cash Every Year
New ReviewWelcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we discover how Nigeria turns waste tires into bricks, slippers, and mats, and explore Sweden’s SYSAV plant where waste becomes energy and sustainability. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel...
Curated Video
Would It Be Possible If Airlines Had Huge Parachutes For Emergency?
New ReviewWould It Be Possible If Airlines Had Huge Parachutes For Emergency?
Curated Video
Riding the Cheapest Handmade Transport Bike of Philippines
New ReviewWelcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we witness craftsmen across Southeast Asia build extraordinary vehicles from scrap and ingenuity. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...
Curated Video
The Reason Why US Pilots Rush & Start Scary Fleet of B-2 Bombers for Intense Mass Takeoff
New ReviewWelcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the evolution of U.S. airpower, from the stealth B-2 Spirit to the legendary P-51 Mustang. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...
Curated Video
This Knot Could Be a Lifesaver One Day...
New ReviewThis Knot Could Be a Lifesaver One Day...
PBS
Is Your Money Safe in a Bank?
New Review48% of Americans report feeling moderately to very concerned about the safety of their money they have in financial institutions. Due to bank failures, people have become worried that they might wake up and see the name of their bank on...