Instructional Video4:34
SciShow

From Lifesaver Sparks to Life-saving Tech: The Science of Triboluminescence

12th - Higher Ed
You might know that if you chomp on a Wint-O-Green Lifesaver in a dark room, you can see little blue flashes of light in your mouth. What you might not know is that this is an example of triboluminescence: a fascinating, somewhat...
Instructional Video4:40
SciShow

Don't Eat the Watermelon Snow!

12th - Higher Ed
You know, it's probably best to just not put snow in your mouth regardless of color. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ----------
Instructional Video5:02
SciShow

Do Those Glasses Really Fix Colorblindness?

12th - Higher Ed
You've seen those viral videos of colorblind people putting on special glasses and reacting to colors they've never seen before! Today, we'll explore how colorblindness works and what those glasses try to do to fix it! Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video5:30
SciShow

Cephalopods Have a Totally Wild Way of Adapting

12th - Higher Ed
With their squishy bodies and color-changing abilities, octopuses and other cephalopods already look like our planet’s resident aliens. But researchers have discovered yet another thing that separates them from most other animals on...
Instructional Video3:02
SciShow

Can Your Cat Change Color?

12th - Higher Ed
Brown cats are something of a rarity, but you may have something pretty close.
Instructional Video3:12
SciShow

Can Screens Damage Your Eyes?

12th - Higher Ed
You might have heard that exposure to unnatural lights from digital devices can hurt your eyes. But is that true? Hosted by: Stefan Chin
Instructional Video5:21
SciShow

Biofluorescence: A Neon World Hidden in Plain Sight

12th - Higher Ed
Lots of life on Earth can fluoresce, creating a beautiful neon world of camouflage, communication, and adaptation that is hidden from the human eye.
Instructional Video3:30
SciShow

Are Blue Eyes Endangered?

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow explains the genetics -- and physics -- behind why blue eyes are blue, and what the future may be for the trait. Spoiler alert: Blue eyes aren’t really blue! SciShow explains!
Instructional Video10:24
SciShow

6 Delightfully Goth Animals

12th - Higher Ed
When you see a black cat, you might think of witches and goth bands, but they're also a great example of a melanistic animal, and they're not the only ones!
Instructional Video2:35
SciShow

These Frogs Hide Thanks to Transparent Skin

12th - Higher Ed
Hanging out in the trees of Central and South America are some frogs with pretty unusual coloration. Which is to say, parts of them have no color at all. Their bellies are completely see-through!
Instructional Video4:26
SciShow

The Science of a Selfie

12th - Higher Ed
Taking photos used to require technical knowledge and time in a lab, but now we have electronic devices in our pockets that do all of the work for us. How do these miracle devices do it? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video3:03
SciShow

The Most Beautiful Science of 2012

12th - Higher Ed
Michael Aranda substitutes for Hank again in this week's News to tell you about the winners of the 2012 Visualization Challenge, an annual competition run by the journal Science that selects the most elegant and educational graphics,...
Instructional Video30:03
SciShow

How Language Changes How We See Color | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
You know colors, you probably have a favorite! But there's so much more than what meets the eye—did you know that language can affect how we see color? Learn all about it with Stefan Chin in this colorful episode of SciShow!
Instructional Video22:06
SciShow

The Most Hardcore Creatures on Earth | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
From mice that battle scorpions to microscopic moss piglets that can survive a solar storm, here are 6 of Earth’s most hardcore beings!
Instructional Video11:10
SciShow

Paleontology's Technicolor Moment

12th - Higher Ed
For a long time, we could only guess what color a dinosaur might be. But in the past decade, there has been an explosion of color.
Instructional Video10:11
SciShow

Gregor Mendel: Great Minds

12th - Higher Ed
Hank brings us the story of Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk who, with the help of a garden full of pea plants, discovered the fundamental properties of inheritance and paved the way for modern genetics. He also gives us the dirt on a...
Instructional Video9:27
SciShow

8 Structure Secrets of Gemstones

12th - Higher Ed
Gems are more than just pretty rocks! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video9:03
SciShow

8 Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions

12th - Higher Ed
Your brain does its best to inform you about the world around you, but sometimes it gets tricked. Enjoy eight optical illusions to test your brain’s sensory input.
Instructional Video11:05
SciShow

7 Science Illustrators You Should Know

12th - Higher Ed
Long before we had cameras scientists still needed visual documentation—enter the science illustrator!
Instructional Video2:37
SciShow

Why Is My Whiteboard So Dirty?

12th - Higher Ed
If you have an old, well-used whiteboard in your classroom, you might see something a little strange -- ghosts! But not the spooky, bust-able kind... these are the ghosts of lectures past!
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
Instructional Video2:49
SciShow

Where Are A Whale's Nipples?

12th - Higher Ed
Like dolphins, manatees, and other marine mammals, whales have nipples hidden in surprising places.
Instructional Video22:02
SciShow Kids

Fun in the Sun | SciShow Kids Compilation

K - 5th
It’s a sunny day at The Fort, so Squeaks and Mr. Brown are watching videos from the past to remind themselves of all the fun experiments they can do when it’s sunny outside!
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...