Amoeba Sisters
Genetic Engineering
Explore an intro to genetic engineering with The Amoeba Sisters. This video provides a general definition, introduces some biotechnology tools that can be used in genetic engineering, and discusses some related vocabulary (such as...
MinuteEarth
We Have No Idea Why
Most animals on earth are bioluminescent, but almost all of them live in the ocean - and scientists aren’t sure why.
SciShow
Four Creatures That Glow
Fireflies, crustaceans, jellyfish -- lots of living things glow, and they do it for all kinds of reasons, some of which we haven’t even discovered yet.
SciShow
The Carbon Impact of the World’s Largest Mass Migration
Thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and their research and technology partner MBARI for partnering with us on this episode of SciShow. They worked together on an exhibition, “Into The Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean,” to give...
SciShow
So Apparently Platypuses Glow in the Dark
Of all the weird animals that exist in the world, platypuses are up there with the weirdest, and last year scientists discovered something even more peculiar about their fur: it glows! What may be even more strange, though, is how little...
SciShow
Top 10 New Species of the Year (NOW WITH PICTURES)!
THIS IS A RE-POST OF SCISHOW NEWS, WITH PHOTOGRAPHS! SORRY TO ALL THOSE WHO WATCHED IT WITHOUT THEM. Scientists around the world discover about 18,000 new species every year. Each new organism has not only to be found, but also studied,...
Be Smart
Nature's Living Fireworks
Nearly all life on Earth is ultimately powered by light. But many creatures have learned how to make their own. This week we investigate the beautiful phenomenon of bioluminescence. From blinking fireflies on summer nights to glowing...
SciShow
Top 10 New Species of the Year!
Scientists around the world discover about 18,000 new species every year. Each new organism has not only to be found, but also studied, compared, identified and organized -- that's taxonomy, the science of classifying living things and...
TED Talks
TED: Underwater astonishments | David Gallo
David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square's worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the...
SciShow
How Ultra-Black Fish Disappear into the Deep
Deep into the ocean even the slightest glimmer give you away. Which is why some fish have evolved to be so dark that they absorb any light that hits them.
TED Talks
Edith Widder: Glowing life in an underwater world
Some 80 to 90 percent of undersea creatures make light -- and we know very little about how or why. Bioluminescence expert Edith Widder explores this glowing, sparkling, luminous world, sharing glorious images and insight into the unseen...
TED Talks
TED: The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence | Edith Widder
In the deep, dark ocean, many sea creatures make their own light for hunting, mating and self-defense. Bioluminescence expert Edith Widder was one of the first to film this glimmering world. At TED2011, she brings some of her glowing...
SciShow
Sparkling Clouds and Other Wild Ways Cephalopods Use Ink
Octopuses and other cephalopods can squirt ink when threatened, but the forms the ink takes can go way beyond your typical smokescreen.
SciShow
The Secret Behind Bioluminescent Bays
In a few special places around the world, the ocean lights up at night with countless tiny blue flashes thanks to some tiny organisms and science.
SciShow
6 Animals with Extraordinary Adaptations to Cave Life
Living in a cave isn’t easy, but these six cave-dwelling animals have gained some amazing traits to help them survive there!
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
Weird Places Waitomo Caves
Hank brings you the tale of another weird place on earth - the Waitomo Caves of New Zealand, where glowworms emit bluish-green light in a beautiful display.
SciShow Kids
Glowing Ocean Animals!
Jessi and Squeaks discover some amazing ocean creatures, ones that glow by themselves!
Curated Video
Oceans: The Deep Blue
Marine species have developed weird and wonderful adaptations to allow them to live at depths far below where sunlight can reach. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Over 200m below the surface of the sea, photosynthesis no longer...
Curated Video
Chemical Reactions: Bioluminescence
Did you know that bioluminescence is produced by a chemical reaction? Material processes - Changing materials - Chemical reactions A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
Curated Video
What is light? – Clip
Find out about a particularly fascinating light source ... why do glowworms produce their own light? Physical processes - Light - What is light? Learning Points Objects that emit light are called light sources. Glowworms are a natural...
Great Big Story
Depths unknown, bruce strickrott's journey beneath the sea
Join Bruce Strickrott, senior pilot at Woods Hole, as he navigates the Alvin submarine to uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean.
Great Big Story
The hidden heroes of the ocean, exploring phytoplankton
Uncover the crucial role of phytoplankton in our oceans and atmosphere, from oxygen production to bioluminescent tides.
Curated Video
Illuminating Innovation: Energy from Animals, From Methane to Bioluminescence
Uncover the fascinating world of animal-derived energy solutions, from cows powering farms through methane production to microorganisms illuminating buildings. This video showcases how bioluminescence and anaerobic digestion are...