SciShow
The Real Reason Peppers are Spicy
SciShow’s hot take: Peppers don’t produce that spicy goodness for the reason you think!
SciShow
Spring, Time for Drunk Birds
As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, and we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps on the ground. In most...
TED-Ed
Can you outsmart the apples and oranges fallacy? | Elizabeth Cox
It's 1997. The United States Senate has called a hearing about global warming. Some expert witnesses point out that past periods in Earth's history were warmer than the 20th century. Because such variations existed long before humans,...
SciShow Kids
Where Does Sugar Come From? Science for Kids
From a chocolate chip cookie to a big, juicy strawberry, your favorite sweet snacks have one thing in common: sugar! Join Jessi and learn all about how sugar gets from plants to your kitchen table!
MinuteEarth
Why Some Fruits Won’t Ripen On Your Counter
Trying to ripen some fruits on your kitchen counter is totally fruitless - here's why.
SciShow
Why Do Peaches Make My Mouth Itch?
Allergies can already be a bummer, but did you know they can eventually stop you from enjoying your favorite foods?
Crash Course
How Engineering Robots Works: Crash Course Engineering #33
In this episode we looked at robots and the engineering principles of robots. We learned how robots use sensors to interpret their environment, how actuators and effectors allow a robot to manipulate the objects around it to accomplish a...
SciShow
If Tomatoes Could Talk, Here’s What They’d Say | SciShow News
We’d pictured the plant-fruit relationship as one-way, but new research reports that sometimes the fruit can talk back! And while cow burps are a widely cited contributor to climate change, it turns out that wild pigs might also be...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do vitamins work? - Ginnie Trinh Nguyen
Vitamins are the building blocks that keep our bodies running; they help build muscle and bone, capture energy, heal wounds and more. But if our body doesn't create vitamins, how do they get into our system? Ginnie Trinh Nguyen describes...
SciShow
Why You Should Never Put Tomatoes in the Fridge!
Without refrigerators, we'd have spoiled milk, moldy cheese, and warm sodas. However, there are some foods that don't fare so well in a chilly fridge, including tomatoes.
SciShow Kids
Why Are Foods Many Colors? | The Science of Colors! | SciShow Kids
Jessi helps Squeaks learn about why foods can be so many tasty-looking colors!
SciShow
The Deal with Carbs
Carbs are pinned to be the villains in many diets, but those poor guys are just misunderstood.
SciShow
What Makes Fruit Mealy
Did you ever have a delicious looking apple in your hands and bite in only to find it all grainy and sad? It's not the fruit's fault, and there might be something you can do about it!
SciShow
Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, and Strawberries Aren't Berries
Did you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy.
SciShow
How Do Seedless Watermelons Reproduce?
Seedless watermelons are basically the best thing ever. But they’re also a delicious paradox. Seeds are a key part of plant reproduction. So how do you breed a plant that doesn’t make any seeds?
SciShow
Why Is There Another Pepper Inside My Pepper?
It's Taco Tuesday and you're chopping up some tasty bell peppers for that nice sweet crunch. But what's this? A pepper inside your pepper? Is nature playing a prank on you or is there more to it?
SciShow Kids
What’s the Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables?
Have you ever wondered how to tell fruits and vegetables apart? Learn how to with Jessi and Squeaks!
SciShow Kids
How Do Squirrels Find the Food they Hide? | How Animals Prepare for Winter | SciShow Kids
Squirrels eat a lot of things that are pretty tricky to find in the winter, like nuts and berries. Luckily for them, they have lots of clever ways to store up food to last them through the cold parts of the year!
SciShow Kids
You Are What You Eat!
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they prepare a special meal for friends. You’ll learn some fun food science facts, like the difference between fruits and veggies and how your tongue works so you can taste food!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can't control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy...
SciShow Kids
Dissect a Pumpkin!
Jessi and Squeaks want to learn more about the inside of a pumpkin. How? By dissecting it!
Be Smart
Why Are The Bees Dying?
Bees, wild and domesticated, are in big trouble. Bee colonies are dying off at alarming rates, and the cause isn't clear. Pesticides, habitat loss, disease, there's a laundry list of likely culprits. We rely on these tiny pollinators for...
Curated Video
Indonesia Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewIndonesians commonly eat rice at every meal with a variety of side dishes of meat, fish, and vegetables. Energy is expensive, and foods are often quick-fried or sautéed. Even with the fertility of Indonesian lands and a long growing...
Curated Video
Designing Healthy Communities & America's Family Farmers - D-Town Farms
Often times in large cities, such as Detroit, there is a lamentable lack of available fresh produce. One solution to this problem is to encourage people to grow their own food. The Black Community Food Security Network in Detroit,...