Instructional Video6:07
SciShow

Scientists Pull RNA from a 14,000 Year-Old Wolf | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
This week in news, a discovery in genetics that was once thought unbelievable, and a parrot so large that it shakes up what we know about avian evolution.
Instructional Video9:30
SciShow

Noise Pollution Is a Bigger Deal Than You'd Think

12th - Higher Ed
Humans make a lot of noise! Transportation, industries, & how we work and play in natural spaces all have an impact on the sound we put out every day, and all this noise pollution is disrupting how animals use sound to communicate.
Instructional Video10:41
SciShow

Can You Solve These Dinosaur Mysteries?

12th - Higher Ed
We can learn a lot from dinosaur fossils, but figuring how they behaved is a real challenge.
Instructional Video10:32
SciShow

Amazing Scientific Discoveries Made by Ordinary People

12th - Higher Ed
Amazing scientific discoveries aren't always made by renowned scientists! Here's a few examples of times ordinary people unlocked some incredible discoveries! Let's' check it out!
Instructional Video8:33
SciShow

8 Creative Ways Animals Store Food

12th - Higher Ed
You aren't the only animal with a pantry! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video11:07
SciShow

8 Boss Invertebrates That Eat Whatever They Want

12th - Higher Ed
Even if you’re tiny, you can still be fierce. Here are 8 little invertebrates who punch above their weight class at dinner time.
Instructional Video9:45
SciShow

7 Strange Ways Birds Use Their Feathers

12th - Higher Ed
Feathers are great for flying—but did you know birds use their feathers for so much more? Find out what secrets birds are hiding from us in this new episode of SciShow!
Instructional Video10:39
SciShow

7 Species With Big Sex Issues

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard of the battle of the sexes—but these 7 animal species take it pretty seriously. Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow and learn about these animals with pretty big sex-related disputes.
Instructional Video4:34
SciShow

How Smart Are Animals, Really?

12th - Higher Ed
Measuring 'intellect' is a difficult task. Check out one way scientists are attempting to make this endeavor more testable. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video31:45
SciShow

Why Some Parasites Are Actually GOOD (And Which Can Kill You)

12th - Higher Ed
When we think parasites, we often think of illness, disease, and discomfort. But did you know some of them can actually be helpful? Join Stefan Chin and learn all about them in a fun SciShow compilation all about the world of parasites!
Instructional Video3:06
SciShow

Why Lizards Don't Run Marathons

12th - Higher Ed
Lizards tend to scurry around in short bursts rather than running long distances, and the reason why might be nearly as old as life on land. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
Instructional Video7:29
SciShow

Why Genetic Engineering Can’t Do Everything (Yet)

12th - Higher Ed
We've made some great strides in understanding the human genome, but before we can tackle genetic engineering, we have some "chicken and egg" problems to figure out. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video2:14
SciShow

Why Don't Sleeping Bats Fall Down?

12th - Higher Ed
Bats sleep upside down, so how come they don’t fall? Turns out that they’ve got some unusual legs.
Instructional Video2:47
SciShow

Why Don't Humans Have a Mating Season?

12th - Higher Ed
Unlike lots of other animals, there’s no such thing as the “mating season” for humans, and it might have to do with how we raise our kids.
Instructional Video5:24
SciShow

Why Can’t You Use E15 Gas in Summer?

12th - Higher Ed
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in North American birds for the first time in seven years. And U.S. President Biden is temporarily lifting the country's summertime ban on E15 gasoline.
Instructional Video2:17
SciShow

Why Don't Birds on Power Lines Get Zapped?

12th - Higher Ed
If you stick your finger in a socket, you’re in for a bad time, so how can birds perch on power lines without getting zapped? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video1:42
SciShow

Why Are Flamingos Pink?

12th - Higher Ed
What makes flamingos go from grey to pink? And can the same thing happen in humans? Quick Questions explains! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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 Video4:08
SciShow Kids

How Animals Fly! | The Science of Flight | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
As Squeaks continues to prepare for his big trip with Jessi, Mr. Brown helps him learn all about different kinds of wings and how they help animals and machines fly!
Instructional Video21:21
SciShow Kids

How Do Pollinators Help Plants Grow? | SciShow Kids Compilation

K - 5th
Summer is nearly here, and that means Squeaks and Jessi will be spending lots of time playing with dirt in the garden! But it won’t just be those two out there making their garden grow big and beautiful. They’ll be getting help from lots...
Instructional Video4:45
SciShow Kids

Stupendous Squirrel Storage! | Winter is Alive! | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Did you ever wonder how some squirrels find food in the cold winter? Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about it this week as they discover a squirrel midden on their hike!
Instructional Video4:53
SciShow Kids

Quetzalcoatlus: The Biggest Animal Who Ever Flew! | The Science of Flight | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
The birds you see around today might not be that big, but a long time ago, there was a flying animal the size of some airplanes!
Instructional Video4:28
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Gillian Gibb: Why can't some birds fly?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Though the common ancestor of all modern birds could fly, many different bird species have independently lost their flight. Flight can have incredible benefits, especially for escaping predators, hunting and traveling long distances. But...
Instructional Video2:49
SciShow

Why Are Some Animal Babies So Helpless

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever noticed that some animal babies, like baby deer, can walk around basically right after they're born, but other animal babies, like kittens, can't even open their eyes? There’s a reason for that, and it comes down to two...