Bozeman Science
The Skeletal System
Paul Andersen describes the important features of the skeletal system. He starts by comparing and contrasting endoskeletons and exoskeletons. He then explains how the human skeleton provides support, movement, storage, blood production...
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!
Professor Dave Explains
Community Ecology and Landscape Ecology
With a better understanding of population ecology, we are ready to zoom out and look at community ecology, which involves interactions between species, as well as landscape ecology, which will broaden our understanding of ecosystems. How...
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
Exploring the World of Hymenopterans: Ants, Wasps, and Bees
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of hymenopterans, which include ants, wasps, and bees. We learn about their diverse species, their organizational structure within colonies, and their unique characteristics and behaviors....
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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
Amazing Adaptations: The World of Beetles
Beetles, the resilient and adaptable insects, have been thriving on Earth for 270 million years. With over 12,000 species in the United States and 300,000 worldwide, they can be found in diverse habitats across the globe. Their ability...
Curated Video
Walking on Water: The Science Experiment
David, Vincent, and Agathe attempt to walk on water by exploring the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Using polystyrene floaters and a custom-built swimming pool filled with cornstarch and water, they test whether modifying the...
Curated Video
Fabulous Beasts: Exploring the World of Tiny Creatures in Larger-Than-Life Art
The Fabulous Beasts exhibition at London's Natural History Museum combines art and science by enlarging tiny creatures to human size using modern scientific methods. Photographer Giles Revelt explores the natural engineering and...
Curated Video
Unlocking the Secrets of Insect Flight: Inspiring Micro Aircraft Design
Researchers at the University of Bath are drawing inspiration from insects to develop the most efficient wing type for micro aircraft. These tiny unmanned aircraft have immense potential for military surveillance and civilian...
Debunked
What's The Most Painful Sting You Can Survive
How do wasps and bees compare on the global pain scale of most excruciating stingers? Let’s find out! Luckily for us, a handful of willing volunteers have stepped up to get stung, and attempted to quantify the intensity of the pain into...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Ants, Wasps, and Bees: Insects that Shape Our Ecosystems
This video provides a comprehensive overview of two important groups of hymenopteran insects: wasps and bees. It explores their social behaviors, nesting habits, diet, and unique characteristics. The video emphasizes the crucial role...
Science ABC
Are Giant Insects Larger Than Humans Possible?
Science fiction films like 'The Fly' and 'Mothra' will show you giant insects creating havoc and destroying world order with their giantness. But, is that even possible? Science says, not really. When the insect's exoskeleton expands it...
Curated Video
Omnivore
An animal that eats both meat and plant materials. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Curated Video
Anther
The part of the stamen that produces pollen. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
Curated Video
Decomposition
The process by which dead organic matter is broken down into simpler chemicals and dispersed. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Pyramid of numbers
A diagram used to represent the number of individual organisms occupying each feeding level of a food chain. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Interdependence of living things
Mutual dependence between organisms or systems. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...
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
Beetles
Different beetles flourish in different climates. British researchers have used this knowledge to dig into climate change history. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Climate proxies, such as tree rings or dead beetles, can...
Curated Video
Factpack: Amazing Migrations
Discover the reasons animals and tiny insects travel vast distances each year. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...