SciShow
How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
SciShow
The Chemistry of Addiction
Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and behaviors and where those responses have come from, evolutionarily speaking.
SciShow
That’s Not a Rattlesnake… It’s an Owl!
When living underground leaves them vulnerable to attack, burrowing owls have a trick up their sleeve—they’ve developed the ability to mimic rattlesnake sounds that scare off predators!
SciShow
Squid Proteins, but Make Them Fashion
Humans often take inspiration from nature when coming up with inventions, and this includes breakthroughs in fabric design that help to forward the fabulous and functional world of fashion.
SciShow
Common Misconceptions About Evolution
Evolution is particularly vulnerable to misunderstandings around the scientific language. SciShow clears up some confusing language!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The surprising reasons animals play dead - Tierney Thys
From lemurs to lizards, ants to amphibians, sharks to chickens, hundreds of animals "play dead" as a survival tactic. But how and why do animals do this? Tierney Thys explains how this curious behavior, known as tonic immobility or TI...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The brilliance of bioluminescence - Leslie Kenna
Some lucky animals are naturally endowed with bioluminescence, or the ability to create light. The firefly, the anglerfish, and a few more surprising creatures use this ability in many ways, including survival, hunting, and mating....
SciShow
Why Do Birds Sing in the Morning?
You’re having a dream, and for some reason that giant rabbit that’s about to eat you starts to sing like a bird. You wake up to find that birds are singing outside your window! Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out why those...
Crash Course
Community Ecology: Feel the Love - Crash Course Ecology
Interactions between species are what define ecological communities, and community ecology studies these interactions anywhere they take place. Although interspecies interactions are mostly competitive, competition is pretty dangerous,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The secret society of the Great Dismal Swamp | Dan Sayers
Straddling Virginia and North Carolina is an area that was once described as the "most repulsive of American possessions." By 1728, it was known as the Great Dismal Swamp. But while many deemed it uninhabitable, recent findings suggest...
TED Talks
Alasdair Harris: How a handful of fishing villages sparked a marine conservation revolution
We need a radically new approach to ocean conservation, says marine biologist and TED Fellow Alasdair Harris. In a visionary talk, he lays out a surprising solution to the problem of overfishing that could both revive marine life and...
Crash Course
Natural Selection - Crash Course Biology
Hank guides us through the process of natural selection, the key mechanism of evolution.
Curated Video
Importance of Photosynthesis
New ReviewThis video explains how plants and photosynthesis are the basis of all food sources.
Curated Video
Navigating Risk and Reward in Life: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth
New ReviewThe video explores how our fear of the unknown often leads us to make decisions based on short-term comfort rather than weighing long-term risks and rewards. It delves into the impact of fear on our choices, from everyday decisions like...
Curated Video
Why Do We Dream? Scientific Theories Behind Dreaming and Meaning
New ReviewWhy do we dream? What do dreams mean? What are dreams? We know that we dream while we are asleep. Sleep can be divided into two categories rapid eye movement or REM sleep, and non-REM sleep. When you fall asleep, non-REM occurs first,...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of Vera Rubin: Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Matter
New ReviewScience Kids Cloning Endangered Species - Pros and Cons Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer, defied societal norms and gender barriers to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Her groundbreaking work on dark matter, based on...
Wonderscape
Unique Birthing Behaviors in Seahorses and Octopuses
Science Kids Animal Parenting V1-0003 This video explores the fascinating and diverse birthing styles of male seahorses and octopuses. Male seahorses undergo a unique process where they carry and give birth to fully formed offspring,...
Curated Video
What Is a Survival Knife?
Howcast - Learn about survival knives in this Howcast video with expert Dan Delavan.
Curated Video
Yoga vs. Pilates
Howcast - Learn the differences between yoga and Pilates from Core Pilates NYC instructor Sarah Ruback in this Howcast workout video.
Curated Video
How to Survive a Zombie Attack with Matt Mogk
Howcast - Learn about Matt Mogk, one of Howcast's zombie experts, in this video.
Curated Video
Testicular Cancer Prognosis
Howcast - Learn about the prognosis for testicular cancer in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Are Humans Programmed to Cheat?
Howcast - Learn if humans are programmed to cheat from couples counselor Victoria Wilson, Ph.D. in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Pack the Essential Winter Hiking Gear
Howcast -The most intrepid explorers lasted because they planned for the worst. Pack the essential winter hiking gear so that you don't have to worry when it's just you and the elements.
Curated Video
Understanding Animal Social Structures for Survival
Social structures in animal groups are essential for their survival and adaptation. Mammals display hierarchical dynamics where dominant individuals manage resources. Birds form flocks for foraging and safety, while vocal communication...