SciShow
The Strange Scourge of Light Pollution
Light pollution -- it's not just the bane of light sleepers and frustrated astronomers. It also is tinkering with the biological cycles of all kinds of living things, including us! SciShow takes you behind the glare to understand the...
SciShow
Your Most Burning Psych Questions | Compilation
You all had some questions that you really wanted answers to over the years, so we’ve compiled a bunch of the most popular videos answering those questions together in one place!
Be Smart
Why Do We Have to Sleep
Why do we sleep? We spend a third of our lives in slumber, but science has yet to determine exactly why we have do it. Here's a look at how sleep works, why we're not getting enough sleep, what happens if you DON'T sleep, and an idea...
SciShow
The Strange Scourge of Light Pollution
Light pollution -- it's not just the bane of light sleepers and frustrated astronomers. It also is tinkering with the biological cycles of all kinds of living things, including us! SciShow takes you behind the glare to understand the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How plants tell time - Dasha Savage
Morning glories unfurl their petals like clockwork in the early morning. A closing white waterlily signals that it's late afternoon. And moon flowers, as their name suggests, only bloom under the night sky. What gives plants this innate...
Bozeman Science
Mechanisms of Timing and Control
Paul Andersen explains how organisms regulate timing and control. Phototropism and Photoperiodism allow plants to respond to light throughout the day and year. Circadian rhythms are used in all organisms (including animals) as an...
SciShow
The Overlooked Connection Between ADHD and Sleep
People with ADHD often have problems getting to sleep, but is it the ADHD symptoms that causes the lack of sleep or lack of sleep that cause ADHD symptoms?
SciShow
What Being a Night Owl Does to Your Health | SciShow News
We’re learning more about the differences in health between early risers and night owls, and new research could offer even more evidence that vaping is just different from smoking, not necessarily better.
Curated Video
Hacking Your Sleep: Melatonin Secrets for Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
Unlock the secrets of circadian rhythms and their impact on mental health with Dr. Tracey Marks, a psychiatrist. Discover why bipolar disorder and ADHD are profoundly affected by a disrupted body clock. Learn about clock genes, sleep...
Curated Video
The Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time – What You Need to Know
Uncover the surprising impact of Daylight Saving Time on mental health and body rhythms. Explore how the Sunshine Protection Act could change our mornings and learn practical tips for realigning your circadian rhythm with bright light...
Curated Video
The Hidden Dangers of Night: Youth Suicides, Mental Health, and Firearms
Uncover the alarming link between nighttime vulnerabilities, suicidal ideation among youth, and the presence of family-owned firearms. Delve into the impacts of disrupted circadian rhythms and the quiet of evening hours. This video...
Curated Video
Understanding Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders can account for many sleep problems. There are many people who have an irregular body clock and they just don’t know it. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders occur when there is a mismatch between the...
Curated Video
What Is The Pineal Gland and the Endocrine System? | How The Human Body Works
Learn about the function of the pineal gland and the endocrine system within your body. The Pineal Gland anatomy is crucial in controlling circadian rhythms
Nature League
How Does Space Impact Life on Earth? - Field Trip
This week on Nature League, Brit explores the rhythms of life on Earth by interviewing Dr. Mark Reiser about solar and lunar cycles.
Nature League
Exploring Rhythms | Compilation
Brit looks back on our eleventh month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of rhythms.
Nature League
How Do Reindeer Function Without Sunlight? - De-Natured
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the rhythms of life on Earth by breaking down a recent scientific journal article about circadian rhythms of reindeer in the Arctic.
Nature League
Biological Clocks and the Rhythm of Life - Lesson Plan
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the rhythms and cycles of life on Earth.
Science360
The arctic ground squirrel sheds light on circadian rhythms
The arctic ground squirrel has developed highly specialized adaptations to extreme environments, and it has a lot to teach us about circadian rhythms and biological clocks. This species maintains circadian rhythms throughout the arctic...
All Ears English
The Global Movement Towards a 4 day Workweek with Alex Soojung Kim Pang - AEE Podcast 1637
The Global Movement Towards a 4 day Workweek with Alex Soojung Kim Pang - AEE Podcast 1637
Professor Dave Explains
Plant Responses to the Environment: Tropisms and Defenses
We've already learned a little bit about plant hormones, but let's dig a little deeper so that we can really examine the different ways that plants can respond to stimuli. These are called tropisms, and they can be positive or negative,...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Mysteries of the Brain: Brain States and Consciousness
A neurobiologist and a mathematician are studying the fruit fly to learn more about how cells communicate during sleep. [4:45]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Circadian Advantage
What do circadian clocks have to do with sporting events? New research suggests that a sports team competing more in sync with theri internal clocks might have a competitive advantage.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Circadian Clock Sets at Lunchtime
A newly discovered circadian clock mechanism connects the timing of food consumption to an animal's biological rhythms.