Instructional Video4:29
SciShow

Wasp Nests and Bee Hives

12th - Higher Ed
How can you tell the difference between a yellowjacket and a hornet? And how much cosmic XP do you need to evolve a wasp into a bee? Follow the insect that stung you, and discover the fascinating world of wasp nests and bee hives.
Instructional Video2:53
SciShow

The Mosquito That Doesn’t Bite You, Even Though It Could

12th - Higher Ed
If you know one thing about mosquitoes, it’s probably their lust for blood. But there’s actually one species that almost never bites, even though it can. Could finding out why help us combat blood-borne diseases? Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video31:00
SciShow

Mountain Pine Beetle Update: SciShow Talk Show

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow welcomes back Diana Six to talk to us about current news on the Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak. Then, Jessi Knudsen Castañeda stops by and brings a familiar friend whose anatomy may help scientists develop better hypodermic needles.
Instructional Video31:23
SciShow

Earth's Most Amazing Flying Animals | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
The world of animal flight is a fascinating one—join us for a fun SciShow compilation all about birds, bats, and some species you might not expect!
Instructional Video3:59
SciShow

The 3 Coolest Things Built By Bugs

12th - Higher Ed
Long before there were strip malls, skyscrapers, and combination Pizza Hut/Taco Bells, nature had its own architects: all kinds of creatures create all kinds of structures for living, raising offspring, or maybe just the occasional...
Instructional Video9:19
SciShow

9 Extreme Bug Mating Rituals

12th - Higher Ed
Welcome to the romantic, violent, treacherous, and murderous mating lives of bugs.
Instructional Video4:05
SciShow

3 Freaky Things Explained: Bug Sex, Polar Vortex and Chain Fountain!

12th - Higher Ed
Hank shares the latest developments in science, this week demystifying three freaky things in nature: the polar vortex, why some bugs are infertile, and how a chain can appear to defy gravity. You're welcome!
News Clip6:44
PBS

2 out of 3 North American bird species face extinction. Here’s how we can save them

12th - Higher Ed
As the climate crisis worsens, so does pressure on wildlife. The number of birds in North America has declined by 3 billion in the last 50 years. Brooke Bateman, director of climate science at the National Audubon Society, joins Ali...
Instructional Video8:52
Amoeba Sisters

Skeletal System

12th - Higher Ed
Join the Amoeba Sisters on this introduction to the human Skeletal System! This video first introduces several types of skeletal systems found in different organisms before focusing on the human endoskeleton. Then, this video takes a...
Instructional Video5:24
SciShow Kids

Where Does Sand Come From and More Viewer Questions Answered! | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks decide to answer some interesting questions from viewers like you, to teach you about sand, butterflies, and computers!
Instructional Video4:49
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: When you're an ant but also a fungus tycoon | Charles Wallace

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In a Texas clearing, an ancient tale that ties four species together is unfurling. The first involved is a soon-to-be queen leafcutter ant. The second is fungus, a piece of which she scoops into her mouth pocket. The third are...
Instructional Video9:16
TED Talks

TED: AI-generated creatures that stretch the boundaries of imagination | Sofia Crespo

12th - Higher Ed
Can AI help us see beyond our human capabilities? Through a kaleidoscopic blend of technology, nature and art, neural artist Sofia Crespo brings to life animals that push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Her artistic...
Instructional Video5:08
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? | Talya Hackett

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths every year than any other animal, but very few of the 3,500 mosquito species actually transmit deadly diseases to humans. Scientists have been conducting experiments using engineered...
Instructional Video9:27
TED Talks

TED: The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla

12th - Higher Ed
Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible "butt flickers" of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Bhamla presents a fascinating study...
Instructional Video5:33
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The bizarre world of parasitic wasps | Miles Zhang

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A cockroach and jewel wasp are locked in battle. The wasp latches onto the cockroach and inserts her stinger into the cockroach's brain, where her venom blocks its fight-or-flight response. Now, the cockroach is essentially a zombie, and...
News Clip5:45
PBS

Chefs in Europe experiment with insects

12th - Higher Ed
In Europe, adventurous eaters are calling crickets, mealworms and grasshoppers a new "super food" due to their high levels of essential amino and fatty acids. Eating insects also has ecological benefits because they can be easier to farm...
Instructional Video19:06
SciShow

Antarctic Lava to Pink Snow: The Science of Winter

12th - Higher Ed
"If you live in the northern hemisphere, there's a decent chance you're in a winter wonderland right now. Settle in with a hot drink for this winter compilation and learn about some of the interesting things that make winter wondrous!
Instructional Video20:44
SciShow Kids

Amazing Scientist Story Time! | SciShow Kids Compilation

K - 5th
Squeaks is feeling a little wired and needs some story time to get sleepy this evening, so Jessi is showing him some videos about amazing scientists from history!
Instructional Video4:05
SciShow

3 Freaky Things Explained: Bug Sex, Polar Vortex and Chain Fountain!

12th - Higher Ed
Hank shares the latest developments in science, this week demystifying three freaky things in nature: the polar vortex, why some bugs are infertile, and how a chain can appear to defy gravity. You're welcome!
Instructional Video4:31
SciShow

Wasp Nests and Bee Hives

12th - Higher Ed
How can you tell the difference between a yellowjacket and a hornet? And how much cosmic XP do you need to evolve a wasp into a bee? Follow the insect that stung you, and discover the fascinating world of wasp nests and bee hives.
Instructional Video4:46
SciShow Kids

Dung Beetles and Their Big Balls of Poop!

K - 5th
Jessi teaches Squeaks all about Dung Beetles, a special kind of insect that pushes around something that might surprise you. Next Generation Science Standards 1-LS1-1 Disciplinary Core Idea: LS1.A "Different animals use their body parts...
Instructional Video4:00
SciShow Kids

Fireflies: Nature’s Baffling Blinkers Animal | Science for Kids

K - 5th
Have you ever wondered how fireflies twinkle and blink on lovely summer nights? Join Jessi and Squeaks at the fort to learn their secret!
Instructional Video10:27
SciShow

Crabs, Cockroaches, and 3 Other Pollinators That Aren't Bees

12th - Higher Ed
Bees aren’t the only pollinators out there. Some of the other, more surprising pollinators aren't just unconventional, they give us unique examples of how the relationship between pollinators and plants evolved in the first place.
Instructional Video3:57
SciShow

The Strange Blue Glow That Saved Lives

12th - Higher Ed
Back in 1862, soldiers fighting in the American Civil War noticed a strange blue glow on their wounds. It took a couple of High School students to figure out what it was.