SciShow
We Skipped Flu Season. That's Bad
Some experts feared we were in for a "twindemic" during the 2020-2021 flu season. That didn't happen, which might mean that there will be more people susceptible to getting sick this year.
SciShow
7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Lice
Lice... the mere mention of them is enough to make most people all itchy. Well, get ready to get scratching, because we've compiled seven squirm-inducing lice facts on this week's List Show!
SciShow
How Mind-Controlling Parasites Teach Us About Brains
Some parasites can hijack the brains of their victims and cause them to behave in strange ways, but how they do it, and do we humans need to be worried?
SciShow
6 Sleeper-Agent Pathogens That Can Make You Sick
Your body usually does a great job defending you from all kinds of viruses, fungi, and bacteria. However, there are some pathogens out there that can hide from your immune system and stay dormant in your body, waiting for their...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Is there a disease that makes us love cats? - Jaap de Roode
Today, about a third of the world's population is infected with a strange disease called toxoplasmosis - and most of them never even know it. And while the parasite can multiply in practically any host, it can only reproduce sexually in...
SciShow
Human Parasites
Hank tells us about all of the things that live on us or in us - the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why do you need to get a flu shot every year? - Melvin Sanicas
All year long, researchers at hospitals around the world collect samples from flu patients and send them to top virology experts with one goal: to design the vaccine for the next flu season. But why do we need a new one every year?...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do viruses jump from animals to humans? - Ben Longdon
Discover the science of how viruses can jump from one species to another and the deadly epidemics that can result from these pathogens. -- At a Maryland country fair in 2017, farmers reported feverish hogs with inflamed eyes and running...
SciShow
The Horrifying Truth About Swimmer's Itch
Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer’s itch is more than just an annoying rash…
SciShow
4 Parasites Too Creepy to Exist
Warning! This episode is a little gross… Between 1/3 and 1/2 of all life on earth is parasitic - and here are 4 of the creepiest parasites we know about.
MinuteEarth
Why You’re More Likely To Die In Winter
There’s a huge seasonal difference in death rates that is propelled by a variety of factors including pathogen behavior and anatomical response to temperature changes.
TED Talks
TED: The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes | Dwan Reece
If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a little history lesson can help demystify the outcry. Dwan Reece, curator at the National...
PBS
Where Did Viruses Come From?
There are fossils of viruses, of sorts, preserved in the DNA of the hosts that they've infected. Including you. This molecular fossil trail can help us understand where viruses came from, how they evolved and it can even help us tackle...
SciShow
4 Creatures You Can See With Your Own Microscope!
You might have been one of those lucky people that had a microscope to tinker with as a kid. But if you missed out on that, it’s not too late! If you’re interested in making your very own foray into the world of microscopy, here are four...
MinuteEarth
A Disease's Guide to World Domination
There's something surprising that helps determine how damaging a disease is: distance. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Direct transmission: occurs when a pathogen is...
SciShow
HIV vs. AIDS & Ash the Chinchilla: SciShow Talk Show #19
Clinical Sexologist and Sexplanations Host Lindsey Doe teaches Hank the difference between HIV and AIDS. Then Chinchilla Ash teaches Hank about softness. Chapters View all LINDSEY DOE 0:19 IMMUNODEFICIENCY 2:38 STAGE 1: ACUTE INFECTION...
SciShow
Brood Parasites
What if you could just drop your kids off at someone else’s place and let them have the responsibility? Well, there are some animals that do just that. They’re called brood parasites, and they lay their eggs in other animals’ nests and...
Crash Course
Tricksters: An Introduction: Crash Course World Mythology 20
This week, Mike introduces you to Tricksters, starting with Anansi, the West African trickster god who is also sometimes a spider. Tricksters are, well, tricky. They're wise and foolish, they're promiscuous and amoral, but in a lot of...
TED-Ed
Why bats don't get sick | Arinjay Banerjee
Consider a bat that is infected with several deadly viruses, including ones that cause rabies, SARS, and Ebola. While this diagnosis would be lethal for other mammals, the winged wonder is totally unfazed, and may even spend the next 30...
SciShow
Mindcontrolling Parasites
Hank introduces us to some freaky parasites that use mind control to hijack the brains of their hosts.
SciShow
3 Reasons Why Ticks Suck
Find out why these arachnids are among the least B of humanity's BFFs. Yeah, they're blood-sucking parasites, but that's not all of it!
Curated Video
The Kingdom of Bahrain Prepares for the Middle East's 1st Grand Prix
The Kingdom of Bahrain has constructed the most advanced racing facility in the world, the Bahrain racing circuit, to host the Middle East's first Grand Prix. With a distinctly Arabic architectural design, the circuit features a 9-storey...
Curated Video
The Gimme Awards: A Night of Surprises and Celebrations in the Animal World
The transcript is from a video featuring the Gimme Awards, an animal-themed award show. The host, Jade the Giraffe, faces challenges getting to the event, but with the help of his friends and their messages of love, respect, and...