PBS
The Great Snake Debate
90 million years ago, an ancient snake known as Najash had...legs. It is by no means the only snake to have limbs either. But what's even stranger: we're not at all sure where it came from.
SciShow Kids
Dig In To Paleontology
Would you like to spend all day thinking about dinosaurs? Well, some scientists do! Find out all about what it means to be a paleontologist!
SciShow
Why Do Our Bones Make Our Blood?
Our bones are multi-functional body builders, but perhaps their most mysterious function is the production of blood. Scientists now think they have a pretty good idea why this is where our blood gets made.
SciShow
5 Unsolved Mysteries About Dinosaurs
We can learn a lot from dinosaur fossils, but figuring how they behaved is a real challenge.
SciShow
How Shoulders Took Over the World (ft. Emily Graslie!)
Emily Graslie joins us to share the wonder of how shoulders, humble as they may be, have played a huge role in the evolution of mammals the world over. Thanks to the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Havard and The Field Museum for...
MinuteEarth
You Have More Bones Than You Think
Because the ossification process can differ so much from human to human, we have a wide range of potential bone numbers. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Cartilage: The...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to grow a bone - Nina Tandon
Can you grow a human bone outside the human body? The answer may soon be yes. Nina Tandon explores the possibility by examining how bones naturally grow inside the body, and illuminating how scientists are hoping to replicate that...
SciShow
Why Do Joints Pop And Crack?
SciShow explains what really causes those popping sounds your joints make -- fluid dynamics, people! -- and what you should watch out for if you're a habitual knuckle-popper.
SciShow
Why Do Prosthetic Limbs Feel Way Heavier Than Biological Ones?
Because biological limbs are connected to our skeletons, we don't notice that they weigh a lot! As technology develops, scientists have designed lighter, more functional prostheses and the latest can even use the skeleton like a...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How bones make blood - Melody Smith
Bones might seem rock-solid, but they’re actually quite porous inside. Most of the large bones of your skeleton have a hollow core filled with soft bone marrow. Marrow's most essential elements are blood stem cells and for patients with...
SciShow
Are Broken Bones Stronger After They Heal?
You might have heard that bones are stronger after they break, which sounds ridiculous, but for a short period of time, it might be true!
PBS
When We First Walked
Fossilized footprints have proved that human ancestors were already striding across the landscape 3.6 million years ago. But who started them on that path? What species pioneered this style of locomotion? Who was the first to walk?
SciShow
Your Bones Do More Than You Think
Bones, you probably have them and they're for more than holding your body upright.
SciShow
Why Don't We Have Elbowcaps?
Arms and legs are pretty similar, from the amount of bones they have to the way their joints bend, but your legs have one thing your arms don't: kneecaps. Ever wonder why?
MinuteEarth
Which Is Worse?
A broken bone might seem worse than a sprain, but you'll get over it much more quickly.
SciShow Kids
Your Super Skeleton!
Maybe you’ve seen skeletons in museums, or in Halloween decorations, but do you know how powerful your skeleton really is? Learn some fun facts about your bones!
SciShow
Yet More Evidence That Vaping Is Probably Terrible | SciShow News
Did you know that your body's fight-or-flight response to danger may, in part, come from inside your bones? Plus, another study suggests that vaping may impair to your ability to fight off lung infections.
SciShow
How Birds Got (And Kept) Their Beaks
Birds are known for having beaks, however at what point between being a humongous therapod and tiny sparrow did they get them, and why?
Crash Course
Tissues, Part 4 - Types of Connective Tissues: Crash Course A&P
Today Hank wraps up our look at Connective Tissues with a discussion of its various types and a breakdown of what you can and can't easily break down. Also chicken. -- Table of Contents: Loose and Dense Connective Tissue 2:10.4 Areolar,...
Crash Course
Tissues, Part 3 - Connective Tissues: Crash Course A&P
On today's episode of Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology, Hank continues our exploration of tissues, with an introduction to your connective tissues. -- Table of Contents: Four Types of Connective Tissue 2:34.2 All Develop From Mesenchyme...
SciShow
The Dark History of Matches
When we began mass-producing matches in the 1800s, workers in the factories started dying mysteriously. The history of our sparking little flame-sticks is darker than you think.
Crash Course
Ecology: Crash Course History of Science
We’ve explored the origins of modern biology, the earth sciences, and even the sciences of outer space. Now it’s time to put these disciplines together. It's Ecology time!!!
Crash Course
The New Anatomy: Crash Course History of Science
There’s a question to consider that’s pretty daunting: what is life? And to try to answer that question, three tools stand out as being especially useful: A book, some experiments, and the microscope! In this episode, Hank talks to us...
SciShow Kids
Use Your Brain!
You've had a lot of fun learning new stuff with us on SciShow Kids, but have you ever wondered how and why you remember all that awesome knowledge? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about how your brain helps you learn, and way more!