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TED Talks
TED: The surprisingly charming science of your gut | Giulia enders
ever wonder how we poop? Learn about the gut -- the system where digestion (and a whole lot more) happens -- as doctor and author Giulia enders takes us inside the complex, fascinating science behind it, including its connection to...
SciShow
Eat Off Your Toilet Seat
Hank talks about how your toilet is actually one of the cleanest places in your house, despite its function. Research has shown that cutting boards, dish towels and sponges have FAR more fecal bacteria on them than your toilet seat,...
Curated Video
How to Monitor Food Safety at Your Restaurant
Howcast - Learn how to monitor food safety at your restaurant from restaurateur Paul Bolles-Beaven in this Howcast video.
Science ABC
When Did Humans Start Shaving and Why?
Although the exact timeline of shaving isnt clear, most experts and found artifacts suggest that shaving has been around since approximately 100,000 BC, when cavemen would eliminate hair from their body by pulling them out one at a time,...
Curated Video
Hair Care: To Wash or Not to Wash?
Dive into the science behind hair cleanliness as we examine how often one should wash their hair. From the role of sebum to alternative washing methods like natural shampoos, learn the best practices for maintaining healthy, clean hair...
Curated Video
When Did Humans Start Shaving and Why?
Although the exact timeline of shaving isn’t clear, most experts and found artifacts suggest that shaving has been around since approximately 100,000 BC, when cavemen would eliminate hair from their body by pulling them out one at a...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like on Pirate Ships
Pirate ships were dirty - there's no way around it. The life of a pirate was fraught with danger and disease, but the pirates themselves did find ways to clean themselves and their surroundings - at times.
Weird History
Hygiene In The Victorian Era
When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.
Curated Video
Marvel and Friends: Staying Clean and Healthy
What's dirty to a grown up, isn't necessarily dirty to a youngster. Marvel and his animated friends take children step by step through taking a shower, washing hair, brushing teeth and clipping nails. In addition, viewers will learn...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like In Colonial America
Personal hygiene in the 1700s was heavily maintained through a complicated balance of practicality, religious belief, and social position. Men and women living in colonial America washed their bodies and clothes with varying degrees of...
Rock A Lingua
A Limpiar (Clean up Routine)
Classtime is over—but Spanish instruction continues right into clean-up time! Bid students goodbye with a fun tune that inspires them to clean, organize, recycle, and say hasta luego to their friends for the day.
Deep Look
Why Does Your Cat's Tongue Feel Like Sandpaper?
A cat's tongue makes a purr-fect grooming tool. But why are cats such obsessive groomers? Discover the many advantages a clean, silky coat gives these predators in a short video. With reasons that range from skin health to remaining...
University of California
How Dust Is Holding Science Back
There are millions of dust particles in every breath of air. These tiny particles have a huge impact on nanotechnology, microchips, and other types of scientific research. The video highlights these concerns and how they are working to...
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Rinse and Repeat: Cleanliness in America [Rebroadcast]
Rebroadcast of BackStory Radio episode on the history of what it has meant to be "clean". Audio and transcript are provided.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How Clean Is the Shower?
Researchers examined showerheads in nine American cities, and discovered germs lurking in them that were sprayed onto a person when the shower was turned on. Aired Sep. 18, 2009 [11:58]