SciShow
Manipulating plant genes...through grafting!
If you plant a seed from your orange, you might have to wait as long as 15 years to get a tree with fruit, which is kind of a bummer for the impatient types among us. Fortunately, there’s an age-old trick called grafting that can shorten...
SciShow
Silicon-Based Life: Could Living Rocks Exist?
It's possible life could form based on elements other than carbon, but they would look much different than the life we are used to.
SciShow
Your Muscles Do Remember... But Not The Way You Think
Did you know that if you start working out, your body will kind of "remember" what it's like to be strong, even after you take some time off? How are your muscles able to do that?
SciShow
The Salamander That Refuses to Grow Up
If you hear the word “baby-faced” you might picture a doe-eyed celebrity who never seems to age. But, really, you should be thinking of the axolotl. However, it is possible to transform these otherwise forever-babies, causing them to...
SciShow Kids
Meet the Redwoods: The World’s Tallest Trees
Jessi and Squeaks are thinking of visiting the redwoods, the tallest trees in the world, but there's lots for them to learn before they make their trip! First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Idea: LS1.A:...
SciShow Kids
How Glaciers Change the World!
It's freezing outside and cold weather makes Jessi think of glaciers!
Bozeman Science
Cell Communication
Paul Andersen discusses cell communication. He begins by explaining how he communicates with other individuals using various forms of electronic communication. He them explains how cells communicate when the distance between them is big,...
SciShow
Why Do These Trees Refuse to Touch?
There are a few forests out there where the trees seem to be especially... polite. Can scientists explain why these species give each other space?
SciShow
How Antarctica Froze Over
Antarctica wasn't always covered in kilometer thick ice sheets, in fact, scientists have spent years figuring out what turned this once lush continent into its current icy state.
SciShow
Do Fat Cells Ever Really Go Away?
Okay- you lost weight, but what actually happened to those fat-storing cells?
SciShow
How Safe Are Pesticides, Really?
If you’ve heard anything about pesticides, it’s probably about how toxic they are. But they make growing food more cost-effective, so when some make it into your groceries, how bad can they be?
SciShow
Should You Store Eggs in the Fridge?
Should I refrigerate my eggs or keep them out on the counter? This depends on where you live, and what egg practices your country follows.
TED Talks
TED: The future of the food ecosystem -- and the power of your plate | Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
Many people across the world don't have access to healthy food -- while in other places tons of food go to waste. Social entrepreneur Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli thinks we can take bold steps to fix this problem. She lays out what it would...
SciShow
Why Do People Go Bald?
How does balding work? Why does it happen? And why are men so much more likely to lose their hair than women? Quick Questions has the answers!
TED Talks
TED: How we can design timeless cities for our collective future | Vishaan Chakrabarti
There's a creeping sameness in many of our newest urban buildings and streetscapes, says architect Vishaan Chakrabarti. And this physical homogeneity -- the result of regulations, mass production, safety issues and cost considerations,...
SciShow
Does Shaving Make Your Hair Thicker?
You've probably heard someone explain that hair grows in thicker after shaving, but is there any truth to this or is it just a myth?
SciShow Kids
Ostriches: The World's Biggest Birds! | Biology for Kids | SciShow Kids
There are all sorts of flying birds, but some of the world's biggest are ones that stick to the ground, like the awesome ostrich!
SciShow
Poisons and Venoms and Toxins, Oh My!
From daffodils to dangerous snakes, toxins are everywhere. Here's a collection of episodes about our favorite poisonous, venomous, and generally toxic organisms.
Crash Course Kids
How to Get Resources - Picky Pineapples
Want a Pineapple? If you want a pineapple, it's possible you can just run down to the store and get one. But, if you wanted to grow one, that's a lot more difficult depending on where you live. In this episode of Crash Course Kids,...
SciShow Kids
How Compost Is Made: A Field Trip!
Composting is a way to turn scraps of food you aren't going to eat anymore into healthy soil for your garden! But how does food turn in to dirt?! Mister Brown and Squeaks take a trip to SoilCycle, a place that makes compost in their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Attack of the killer algae - Eric Noel Munoz
As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Munoz gives the details of...
SciShow
Symbioses Are Way More Complex Than You Think!
When we hear the term symbiosis, we tend to think about a simple partnership between two biological organisms. But in many cases, there are more than two parties involved and it's way more complicated.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Got seeds? Now add bleach, acid and sandpaper - Mary Koga
For a seed to start growing, its embryo must emerge from its hard coat. In nature the embryo is aided by frost and animal digestion -- but humans can help too. Nicking, filing, and soaking the seed in hot water or acid are all forms of...