SciShow
The Top 10 Deadliest Plants (They Can Kill You!)
Some plants and flowers can be beautiful, but also extremely deadly. Join SciShow's Michael Aranda for a look into the top 10 deadliest plants, and find out just how toxic they are to humans and animals. ----------
SciShow
The Most Beautiful Science of 2012
Michael Aranda substitutes for Hank again in this week's News to tell you about the winners of the 2012 Visualization Challenge, an annual competition run by the journal Science that selects the most elegant and educational graphics,...
SciShow
The Most Beautiful Science of 2012
Michael Aranda substitutes for Hank again in this week's News to tell you about the winners of the 2012 Visualization Challenge, an annual competition run by the journal Science that selects the most elegant and educational graphics,...
TED Talks
Daniel Libeskind: 17 words of architectural inspiration
Daniel Libeskind builds on very big ideas. Here, he shares 17 words that underlie his vision for architecture -- raw, risky, emotional, radical -- and that offer inspiration for any bold creative pursuit.
TED Talks
Dayananda Saraswati: The profound journey of compassion
Swami Dayananda Saraswati unravels the parallel paths of personal development and attaining true compassion. He walks us through each step of self-realization, from helpless infancy to the fearless act of caring for others.
SciShow
10 Plants That Could Kill You
Learn about 10 plants that could kill you in SciShow’s first List Show!
TED Talks
Sandeep Jauhar: How your emotions change the shape of your heart
"A record of our emotional life is written on our hearts," says cardiologist and author Sandeep Jauhar. In a stunning talk, he explores the mysterious ways our emotions impact the health of our hearts -- causing them to change shape in...
SciShow
Healing Hearts, Space Jewelry, and the Newest Mammal
Hank reveals the latest discoveries, including a way to make new, beating heart cells, ancient Egyptian jewelry made from meteorites, and the first mammal to be discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the adorable olinguito.
Wonderscape
Exploring Figures of Speech: Symbolism and More
This video delves into various figures of speech, focusing on symbolism, allegory, onomatopoeia, paradox, and puns. It uses engaging examples, like Shakespeare's works, to explain how symbols convey complex, abstract ideas in literature,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can YOU Build a Human With TWO Hearts??
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what would need to happen in order for a human to have two working hearts.
Curated Video
The Heart Anatomy Song
Learn about the heart's anatomy of the human body with the Heart Anatomy Song by KLT.
60 Second Histories
William Harvey - circulation
William Harvey introduces himself and talks about his early years and his discoveries.
60 Second Histories
William Harvey's discovery
William Harvey explains how he discovered circulation; how blood flowed around the body.
PBS
Why Does the Heart Symbol Look That Way?
Whether it's a chocolate in heart shaped box, an emoji with hearts for eyes, iconic design such as I NY or even liking an image on Instagram, the heart symbol is about as ubiquitous as it comes. But have you ever wondered why the looks...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Crazy Anatomical Abnormalities Found in Dead Bodies
This video showcases five unexpected anatomical abnormalities found during dissection of donated bodies. From a lung missing a lobe to an ovary enlarged by polycystic ovarian syndrome, the video provides an interesting and educational...
60 Second Histories
Andreas Vesalius dared to say Galen was wrong
Vesalius explains why he questioned Galen's accuracy and what he discovered when he was dissecting a human jaw.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How the Heart Contracts: Understanding the Electrical Activity and Heart Arrhythmias
In this video, the teacher explains how the heart is able to contract dependably through its natural pacemaker, the SA node, and other specialized cells. The electrocardiogram (ECG) is also discussed as a highly effective method of...
Poetry Foundation
Sarah Kay reads "Titanic"
Sarah Kay reads Laura Lamb Brown-Lavoie's poem, "On This the 100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic, We Reconsider the Buoyancy of the Human Heart"
Wonderscape
Science Kids: The Amazing Circulatory System
This video is an educational lesson about the circulatory system. The teacher explains how the circulatory system works, including the functions and parts involved. The video covers topics such as the role of the heart, blood vessels,...
Curated Video
The Anatomy Of The Heart
In this video, I go into the detailed anatomy of the human heart, from the four chambers to the valves to the major arteries and veins, the interatrial and interventricular septa to the lesser known chordae tendinae and papillary...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Exploring the Internal Organs of the Thoracic Cavity
In this video, the teacher takes a close look at the internal organs inside the thoracic cavity, including the lungs, heart, and diaphragm. They explain the different structures and their functions, as well as the skeletal muscles and...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Broken Heart Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Prognosis
This video explains Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as "broken heart syndrome," which can occur after emotional trauma and cause the heart to balloon out and contract in a unique shape resembling an octopus trap. The video also...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Exploring the Heart and Its Valves
This is a video about the anatomy of the heart, where the teacher takes the viewer on a journey through the heart's valves and strings using a real heart and a Magic School Bus simulation. The video explains the function of the heart's...
ProTeachersVideo
Sabrina Broadbent's Masterclass: Ways into Shakespeare's Othello
Sabrina Broadbent inspires students in an active lesson for a group of Year 10s to encourage engagement with a play like Othello. In this, the first of two Shakespeare masterclasses, a group of Year 10 students from north London start on...