Crash Course
Plato and Aristotle: Crash Course History of Science
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SciShow
Oceans on Saturn's Moon Enceladus!
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has detected a huge ocean under the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus. But how? And what does it really mean? Hank lays out the data -- straight from space to your brain!
TED Talks
TED: Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little
What makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are. But Brian Little is more interested in moments when we transcend those traits -- sometimes because our culture demands...
TED Talks
TED: How your personality shapes your politics | Dannagal G. Young
Social psychologist Dannagal G. Young breaks down the link between our psychology and politics, showing how personality types largely fall into people who prioritize openness and flexibility (liberals) and those who prefer order and...
Bozeman Science
The Bohr Atom
In this video Paul Andersen describes the major parts of an atom and explains how the Bohr Model more accurately represents the location of electrons around the nucleus. Niels Bohr refined the Rutherford model to account for spectra.
Bozeman Science
AP Biology Practice 6 - Scientific Explanations and Theories
In this video Paul Andersen explains how scientific theories are created and modified over time. He starts by discussing the theory of natural selection as a model for the creation and modification of theories. He gives examples of...
SciShow
Planet 9 from Outer Space
Could we have a possible 9th Planet? Hank Green tells us what we think we know with this elusive object.
Be Smart
Illuminating the Universe: The History of Light
Beyond what we can touch, taste, smell, and hear, we experience the universe through light. But how did we come to discover light, and how did we learn light's true nature, as the fastest thing in the universe, an electromagnetic...
Bozeman Science
Practice 1 - Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Paul Andersen explains how asking questions is the first step in both science and engineering. Questions allow scientists to direct inquiry with a goal of understanding the phenomena in the Universe. Questions allow engineers to define...
SciShow
How to Get Drunk on Bread
A man walks in to a hospital super drunk... but claims he hasn't had a sip of alcohol. Join us today for SciShow medical mystery!
SciShow
Fairy Rings
Hank noticed something mysterious in the park one day. Fairy rings: are they mystical portals to another realm? Or could there be another, more scientific, explanation?
SciShow
What Makes a Feeling an Emotion?
We all have emotions, but what exactly are they and where do they come from?
SciShow
Why Our Solar System Is Weirder Than You'd Think
Research suggests that nearly every star has at least one planet, but we haven't found any other solar systems that look quite like ours.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What's the difference between a scientific law and theory? - Matt Anticole
Chat with a friend about an established scientific theory, and she might reply, "Well, that's just a theory." But a conversation about an established scientific law rarely ends with "Well, that's just a law." Why is that? What is the...
Crash Course
Behavioral Economics: Crash Course Economics
Why do people buy the stuff they buy? In classical economics, most models assume that consumers behave rationally. As you've probably noticed in your real life, in case after case, people don't actually make rational decisions. There can...
Bozeman Science
ESS1B - Earth and the Solar System
In this video Paul Andersen explains the parts of the Solar System; including the planets, dwarf planets, moons and asteroids. He explains how everything orbits around the Sun and how a proper understanding of this heliocentric model...
Bozeman Science
Concept 2 - Cause and Effect
In this video Paul Andersen explains cause and effect its importance in science and engineering. He starts by addressing the chain of interactions that must be present to show cause and effect. He addresses the assumptions of...
SciShow
Pluto Might Have a Liquid Water Ocean! SciShow News
Pluto might seem like the least likely place to find liquid water, but thanks to New Horizons, we have new information about oceans on the dwarf planet and more from the outer reaches of the solar system!
Curated Video
Extending Experience
Eight renowned researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler emphasizes the vital role our past experiences play in shaping our...
Oxford Comma
Why Are Commas So Confusing?
Commas serve many functions, but their role in writing has also changed over time. Learning about this change can help students better understand why commas are confusing and how they can better use them in their own writing.
Curated Video
Teaching Kids about Generosity and Empathy
In this video, children are taken on a fun adventure in outer space to learn about values and good manners. They explore the concepts of generosity and companionship through the examples of sharing and empathy. The video emphasizes the...
Curated Video
The Importance of Innovation
In this video, Ollie the Golden Oriole teaches about the concept of innovation. Through a conversation with Jade the Giraffe and a call with their friend Haniul, they discuss how innovation involves finding new solutions and thinking...
Curated Video
Planck's Theory: The Birth of Quantum Mechanics
Max Planck's theory was proposed by Max Planck in 1900 revolutionized the field of physics by introducing quantum mechanics and fundamentally reshaping our comprehension of the subject. Planck conducted research on black body radiation,...
Curated Video
How to Use Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for...