Crash Course
The Plate Tectonics Revolution: Crash Course Geography
Today we're going to tell the story of a quiet revolution in the 1960s that shifted our entire understanding of how the Earth works. We currently believe that the Earth's broken outer shell rises from the mantle and folds back in - kind...
TED Talks
TED: Poetry, music and identity | Jorge Drexler
One night in 2002, a friend gave Jorge Drexler the chorus to a song and challenged him to write the rest of it using a complex, poetic form known as the "Decima." In this fascinating talk, Drexler examines the blended nature of identity,...
PBS
The Whole Saga of the Supercontinents
The study of natural history is the study of how the world has changed but Earth itself is in a constant state of flux -- because the ground beneath your feet is always moving. So if we want to know how we got here, we have to understand...
SciShow
Why Space Over South America is Deadly for Satellites
There's a region of Earth's atmosphere known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, and it’s one of the most dangerous near-Earth areas of space, both for satellites and humans.
SciShow
Zika Virus: What We Know (And What We Don't)
The Zika Virus is spreading at an alarming rate. SciShow News will explain what we know and what we don't know thus far.
SciShow
The Science of Chocolate
While you unwrap that luscious truffle, let Hank explain the science of chocolate -- where it comes from, what its active ingredient is, and how it works. Also learn the difference between chocolate, cocoa, cacao and coca, so you really...
Crash Course
What is a Map Crash Course Geography
From navigating a cross-country road trip (or just finding the nearest coffee shop), to analyzing election results (or the latest meme on K-pop group popularity), maps play a huge role in how we interpret the world! Today, we're going to...
Bozeman Science
Plate Tectonics
Mr. Andersen describes how plate tectonics shapes our planet. Continental and oceanic platers are contrasted and major plate boundaries are discussed.
TED Talks
TED: Can home cooking change the world? | Gaston Acurio
When Gaston Acurio started his now world-famous restaurant Astrid & Gaston in the 1990s, no one suspected that he would elevate the Peruvian home-cooking he grew up with to haute cuisine. Nearly thirty years and a storied career later,...
Curated Video
Bears of the World: Exploring the Largest Land Predators
In this video, the teacher discusses different species of bears and their unique characteristics. From the massive polar bear to the small Malayan bear, the teacher explores their habitats, physical features, and behaviors. The video...
Curated Video
Why The Vast Majority Of All Chileans Live Near Its Capital
Chile is the world's longest and narrowest country. And squished in between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain range is 19.5 million people. But despite being a large (if skinny) country, the vast majority of Chileans live within...
Curated Video
Distinguishing Alligators from Crocodiles: Snout Shape and Other Visual Clues
In this video, the difference between alligators and crocodiles is explored through visual cues such as the shape of their snouts and the placement of their eyes. It is explained that alligators have a rounded, wide snout, while...
Curated Video
Santiago, Chile: Food, Adventure, and Culture
Santiago de Chile:"Then we go to Santiago de Chile, we will visit the Cerro San Cristobal or Metropolitan Park of Santiago, being this the largest urban park in the city and one of the most emblematic places of Santiago. We will taste...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Lake Titicaca
LAKE TITICACA LAKE TITICACA IS THE HIGHEST NAVIGABLE LAKE IN THE WORLD. SPREAD ACROSS THE BORDER BETWEEN BOLIVIA AND PERU IT SPANS OVER 8,000 SQUARE KILOMETRES AT A HEIGHT OF OVER 3,800 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Curated Video
Sao Paulo: The Largest City in the Americas
São Paulo, Brazil:"...we will travel to the Paulista avenue, to discover São Paulo ... where action always comes alive."
Weird History
How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later
Pablo Escobar: kingpin and... animal lover? In the 1980s, Escobar's zoo at Hacienda Nápoles took shape, filled with exotic animals, including hippos. The zoo was only functional for about 10 years before the Colombian government claimed...
Curated Video
The Threat to Cloud Forests: A Call for Conservation and Sustainable Solutions
Cloud forests are unique and beautiful ecosystems that act as vital freshwater sources for many towns and cities around the world. However, they are under serious threat from global warming and logging, particularly in Asia and South...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Apes and Monkeys: Similarities and Differences
This video provides an informative overview of the differences between apes and monkeys, as well as the distinctions between Old World and New World monkeys. It explores various physical features, such as noses, tails, and hand pads,...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Flamingos: A Closer Look at These Exuberant Water Birds
Flamingos are beautiful and vibrant water birds known for their long necks and distinctive pink feathers. They have specialized beaks for filtering their food from water and are excellent at balancing on one leg. Flamingos are monogamous...
Curated Video
The Cultural and Political Influence of Football Clubs: A Look at Scotland and Latin America
This video explores the connection between football clubs and their communities, focusing on the religious and political influences in the rivalries of Celtic and Rangers in Scotland, as well as the impact of football on politics in...
Curated Video
Qualification Process for the FIFA World Cup: Exploring the Continental Zones
This video provides an overview of the qualification process for the FIFA World Cup, highlighting the different continental zones and the number of spots allocated to each. It explains the qualification process for Africa, Europe,...
Curated Video
Pele: Promoting Football and Inspiring Youth Worldwide
This video highlights Pele's role as a worldwide ambassador for football and his passion for promoting the game, especially to the youth. It also mentions his involvement as Minister for Sports in Brazil and his efforts to improve...
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...
Curated Video
Why Venezuela Is So Poor Despite Having So Much Oil
Venezuela has the largest deposits of oil in the world. More than Saudi Arabia, more than Iraq, more than Canada. Despite this, the country has been in economic free-fall for the last few years. And its production of oil has dropped from...