SciShow
7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Cooking with Science
Your kitchen really is your own personal science lab, so here are some science-based cooking tricks to make tastier, healthier, and awesomer meals.
TED Talks
TED: How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph
Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+...
SciShow
7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Cooking with Science
Your kitchen really is your own personal science lab, so here are some science-based cooking tricks to make tastier, healthier, and awesomer meals.
SciShow
3 Ways Science Can Improve Your Pie
Happy Pi Day! We are huge fans of homophones here at SciShow, so we put together a whole bunch of fun facts and tasty tips about PIES! Get it?!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The chemistry of cookies - Stephanie Warren
You stick cookie dough into an oven, and magically, you get a plate of warm, gooey cookies. Except it's not magic; it's science. Stephanie Warren explains via basic chemistry principles how the dough spreads out, at what temperature we...
SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks Build a Better Back-Scratcher!
When we last left Jessi and Squeaks, Jessi had a big problem: her back was really itchy! Today we'll share our designs for back scratchers and build something to help her out!
TED Talks
Christien Meindertsma: How pig parts make the world turn
Christien Meindertsma, author of "Pig 05049" looks at the astonishing afterlife of the ordinary pig, parts of which make their way into at least 185 non-pork products, from bullets to artificial hearts.
MinutePhysics
SMBC Physics - Why are Stones Round feat. Zach Weiner
Why are some stones round and others flat?
SciShow
Why Can Applesauce Replace Butter? And Oil? And Eggs?
Bakers will sometimes replace the butter, oil, or eggs in their breads, muffins, and assorted tasty treats with applesauce. That pretty much sounds like culinary magic, but it's not... it's culinary SCIENCE!
TED Talks
AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits
In a zippy demo at TED U, AnnMarie Thomas shows how two different kinds of homemade play dough can be used to demonstrate electrical properties -- by lighting up LEDs, spinning motors, and turning little kids into circuit designers.
PBS
How Do You Measure the Size of the Universe?
The universe is HUGE. But, there is only so much of the universe we can ACTUALLY see, and if we wanted to measure that FINITE space, how would we do it? A gigantic ruler? One really long car ride? Or maybe it's something even more...
SciShow
What Makes Sourdough Bread Sour?
With sandwiches and toast, sourdough bread always adds an extra accented flavor to your meals. But where does the signature tartness come from?
SciShow Kids
Why Does Bread Have Holes In It? | SciShow Kids
Mister Brown and Squeaks are making bread, and they're going to need a tiny little helper to get the job done: a fungus called yeast!
Disciplinary Core Idea:
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions - Heating or cooling a substance may cause changes...
Curated Video
Whole Grains
Fast Food Freddy launches bionic pizza containers all over the city with his newest unhealthy creation inside — The Pizzanator! Professor Fizzy and the Lunch Lab gang investigate delicious whole-grain alternatives to white flour.
Curated Video
The World of Pizza: Exploring Unique Varieties and Origins
This video explores the fascinating history and global variations of pizza. From its humble beginnings in ancient Italy to its worldwide popularity, you'll learn about the evolution of toppings and sauces, as well as unique pizza styles...
Curated Video
Why Is Food Packaged The Way It Is?
Weird History Food is getting into the packaging of your favorite foods. Sometimes, logical reasons exist for what seem to be frustrating package designs. Who knew that air in chip bags served a purpose? On the other hand, you might be...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering Artisan Bread: Essential Tips for Aspiring Bakers
Learn the art of artisan bread making with expert tips on managing long fermentation, handling high hydration dough, and achieving the perfect bake. A valuable resource for students in culinary courses.
Curated Video
Frozen Balloon
We lower a helium-filled balloon into liquid nitrogen to see how the change in temperature affects its volume. When it hits the cool liquid nitrogen, the gas inside contracts and the volume of the balloon decreases. When it is removed...
Fun Kids
Toys Vocabulary Chant for Children
Learn toys in English with our Toys Vocabulary Chant for Children! A Toys Chant for Kids! Let's learn Toys! It teaches toys in English. A Toys Vocabulary Chant made for children, ESL/EFL students, babies, toddlers, preschool, and more....
Curated Video
The Sweet Science Behind Your Favorite Treats: Popcorn, Marshmallows, and Fruit Nuggets
Dive into the delightful world of sweets and discover the science behind how popcorn pops, marshmallows get their spongy texture, and fruit is transformed into flavorful nuggets. This video takes you on a journey through the processes...
Curated Video
The Science of Chewing Gum: How It's Made and Its Effects
Unwrap the fascinating process behind how chewing gum is made and its unique properties. From its historical roots with the Mayans to modern production techniques, discover what makes this stretchy, sticky confectionery a global...
Curated Video
The Crunch Chronicles: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals
Join us on a fascinating journey to uncover how breakfast cereals are transformed from simple grains into the crunchy delights that populate our morning tables. This video takes you through the technological marvels and processes at a...
Curated Video
The Science of Snacks: How Appetizers Like Chips and Pretzels are Made
Discover the intriguing science behind your favorite appetizers in this educational journey through snack production. From the crunch of mini pretzels enhanced by the Maillard reaction to the perfect crispiness of chips achieved through...