Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous tourist destinations and nature reserves in the world. And it's also the perfect place for.... geothermal power plants? Let's talk about the weird reason why NASA is all for building...

It's one of the great boomer vs. millennial debates: Do you have to sort your laundry? It's tedious to pull apart lights and darks, hot water and cold water, but thanks to advancements in science, that all may be a thing of the...

There is an absolutely weird, but surprisingly common phenomenon called sensory adaptation that you experience every day in countless ways without even realizing it. Without this very strange phenomenon, you would be lost, overwhelmed,...

If you drink coffee, you might wonder if you're doing the most to make your absolute best cup of coffee. And fortunately for you, science has the answers, from getting the perfect grind to finding out the best beans for you. So pull up a...

Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about gelatin, and investigate if it is a liquid or a solid!

Squeaks and Mister Brown are making popcorn for all of their friends, and learning all about how heat makes popcorn kernels pop!

Somewhere between "boiling lava" and "the surface of Pluto" is the perfect shower temperature, but why is it so elusive?

Like it or hate it, cold brew coffee definitely tastes different than regular ol' drip, and it's all thanks to science.

Sally Le Page joins us on Quiz Show this week, where we celebrate the submission of her doctoral thesis with the most peaceful, relaxing questions we could devise, assuming you don’t count the volcanoes or screamed-at caterpillars

With vibrant video clips captured by submarines, David Gallo takes us to some of Earth's darkest, most violent, toxic and beautiful habitats, the valleys and volcanic ridges of the oceans' depths, where life is bizarre, resilient and...

In the developing world, access to incubators is limited by cost and distance, and millions of premature babies die each year. TED Fellow Jane Chen shows an invention that could keep millions of these infants warm -- a design that's...

Bill Gross, the founder of Idealab, talks about his life as an inventor, starting with his high-school company selling solar energy plans and kits. Learn here about a groundbreaking system for solar cells -- and some questions we haven't...

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...

No matter how healthy you are, you likely end up feeling sick at least a few times a year. And we have many pharmaceutical options these days to help us feel better. But some non-pharmaceutical remedies are supported by science,...

Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Turns out, the answer to this question is a lot trickier than it seems!

Water travels... a lot. In fact, the water cycle is amazing and takes water all over the planet by using evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina shows us how the water cycle works and...

In this program heat energy is explored. The relationship between heat energy and temperature is highlighted. The relationship between phases changes and heat energy is also described. This video correlates to the Next Generation Science...

Live-action video footage of everyday examples illustrate the relationship between speed and energy. The program helps students setup an activity in which they gather data to calculate the speed of moving objects. In turn, students will...

Howcast - Forget the smoothies, granitas, cool lattes, and other frozen imitators—there’s nothing that satisfies your sweet tooth like a good old-fashioned milkshake.

Howcast - Don't call a pricey plumber! Anyone with a few tools can unclog a drain -- without even resorting to those strong, toxic chemicals. Most of the time, anyway.

Howcast - If you can make yourself a cup of tea just by turning on your faucet, you need to lower your water heater. You’ll help the planet and save money on your heating bills.

Howcast - Instead of giving her a massage that makes her fall asleep, turn her on with one that sexually excites both of you.

Howcast - Fresh-from-the-dryer towels should smell clean, not musty. If lingering odors have you holding your nose, learn how to eliminate that nasty stench.

Howcast - Learn some tips about mashing, a process used in brewing beer at home, from home brewer Chris Cuzme in this Howcast video.