TED Talks
Richard Turere: My invention that made peace with lions
In the Maasai community where Richard Turere lives with his family, cattle are all-important. But lion attacks were growing more frequent. In this short, inspiring talk, the young inventor shares the solar-powered solution he designed to...
SciShow
Why are Insects Attracted to Light?
You know how moths like to fly into lamps or crawl all over your tv screen at night? Why do they do this?! The answer is more complicated than you might think
SciShow
Dimmer Switches: Secretly Strobe Lights
Having the ability to dim your lights seems like a pretty simple thing, but modern dimmer switches work in a surprisingly cool way!
Be Smart
Much A-Do About Hair
All mammals have hair at some point in their lives, but none of them wear it quite like humans. Why does our hair grow where it does, and not grow where it doesn't? How does our hair get its color? And why does it go gray and often fall...
SciShow
Why You See Monsters in the Mirror
Staring into the mirror in a dark room can play some nasty tricks on your brain. Like many illusions, this can tell us about how your brain processes images.
SciShow
The High-Tech Future of Sustainable Fishing
We’ve gotten maybe too good at fishing, and as a result we’ve completely transformed the oceans. So what can we do to make fishing more sustainable and still enjoy our fish and chips?
Crash Course Kids
Earth's Rotation & Revolution
So, have you ever wondered why we have seasons? Or maybe where the sun goes when it's night time? *Hint: It doesn't actually go anywhere* In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about the Earth's rotation and revolution and...
SciShow
Will-o'-the-Wisps and 5 Other Mysteries Science Can Explain
The world doesn't have to be shrouded in mystery to be fascinating! Here are 6 mysteries that science has managed to solve. Chapters View all 1 THE KENTUCKY MEAT SHOWER 2:35 EASTER ISLAND HATS 3:18 EARTHQUAKE LIGHTS 5:53 4 SAILING STONES...
SciShow Kids
Glowing Ocean Animals!
Jessi and Squeaks discover some amazing ocean creatures, ones that glow by themselves!
Crash Course Kids
Measurement Mystery
So now that we know what Properties are, how can we use them to figure things out? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina uses them to solve the mystery of what she tripped over last night. This first series is based on 5th grade...
TED Talks
TED: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) | Danny Dorling
What does the world look like when you map it using data? Social geographer Danny Dorling invites us to see the world anew, with his captivating and insightful maps that show earth as it truly is -- a connected, ever-changing and...
SciShow Kids
Constellations Connect the Dots in the Sky!
For a long time, people have seen pictures among the stars -- just like connect the dots! Learn all about constellations, including someone of the easiest ones to spot, and what some people thought they looked like.
Bozeman Science
ETS2B - Influence of Science, Engineering and Technology on Society and the Natural World
In this video Paul Andersen explains how society influences the natural world through increasing science, engineering and technology. As the world population increases it will require more natural resources and it will impact the global...
Curated Video
Only In Germany 15 - Europe's Largest Ice Skating Rink
Europe's Largest Ice Skating Rink:Hundreds of children take to Europe's largest ice skating rink, creating a festive and lively atmosphere on the ice.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Regent Street
REGENT STREET ANY STREET THAT IS FEATURED ON THE MONOPOLY BOARD HAS TO BE ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS IF NOT PRESTIGIOUS STREETS. MODERN DAY REGENT STREET IN CENTRAL LONDON CERTAINLY QUALIFIES. THESE DAYS REGENT STREET IS SYNONYMOUS...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Champs Elysees
CHAMPS ELYSEES THE FRENCH ARE KNOWN TO LOVE A PARTY AND PARIS S MOST FAMOUS BOULEVARD, THE CHAMPS ELYSEES IS OFTEN THE PLACE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS. THIS PARTY WAS SPARKED BY A WIN AT THE LAST SOCCER WORLD CUP. IT WASN T A FINAL BUT THE...
Curated Video
Landmarks - The Eiffel Tower
EIFFEL TOWER SINCE 1889, THIS GRAND IRON BUILDING HAS DOMINATED THE PARIS SKYLINE. THE EIFFEL TOWER WAS NAMED AFTER ITS DESIGNER, GUSTAVE EIFFEL, AND BUILT AS THE ENTRANCE ARCH FOR THE WORLD S FAIR THAT MARKED THE FRENCH REVOLUTION S...
Curated Video
Circuits
What are circuits and why do we need them? What happens if you break a circuit? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Circuits are composed of a voltage source and components. The current in a series circuit is the same...
Curated Video
Fluorescent
A fluorescent substance is one that absorbs light at one wavelength and re-emits the energy as light at another wavelength, usually longer, a phenomenon called fluorescence. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
Curated Video
Light
Investigating different light sources. The world around us - Light and sound - Light Learning Points An object that gives out (emits) light is called a light source. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an easy way for...
Curated Video
What is energy?
Discover that energy comes in many different forms. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - What is energy? Learning Points Energy is the ability to do work. Energy comes in different forms. Kinetic and potential energy acting...
Curated Video
Prehistoric night
Discover how the lives of humans were transformed by the invention of the electric light bulb. Physical processes - Light - Light sources Learning Points The Sun and stars are natural light sources. Campfires and candlelight are...
Visual Learning Systems
Star Brightness
This video shows students how to support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth. The program helps students conduct a hands-on experiment...