SciShow
The Massive Flood That Triggered an Ice Age (w/ PBS Eons!)
13,000 years ago, North America seemed to be thawing from a 2.6 million-year ice age. Then, a huge swath of Earth was suddenly plunged back into the cold for 1,000 years. To understand why we need to talk about megafloods.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Sigmund Freud - Todd Dufresne
Working in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century, he began his career as a neurologist before pioneering the discipline of psychoanalysis, and his influence towers above that of all other psychologists in the public eye. But was Sigmund...
Crash Course
Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History
So far, the rulers of Europe have been working to consolidate their power and expand their kingdoms, and this is it. The moment they've been working toward: Absolute Monarchy. We're going to learn about how kings and queens became...
Bozeman Science
Speciation
Paul Andersen explains how reproductive isolation can eventually lead to speciation. Three main barriers to gene flow are included: geographic, pre-zygotic and post-zygotic. Both allopatric and sympatric speciation are discussed. A brief...
SciShow
The Fern That Cooled the Planet
Over its lifetime, the Earth has seen plenty of climate change. About 50 million years ago the planet experienced extreme cooling, and all from a little fern.
SciShow
A Brief History of Life: Rise of the Humans
With the non-avian dinosaurs extinct, it was time for mammals to take over. Finally, in the tiniest sliver of the history of life, humans emerge.
MinuteEarth
The Deadliest Ice Age Ever
This video explores the mysterious mass extinction event that occurred 450 million years ago, potentially triggered by an Ice Age. It delves into the impact on marine life, with clues found in ancient rock formations in northern Africa.
SciShow
Dire Wolves Were Real! But Not Wolves
When you hear the words dire wolf, your mind might jump to Game of Thrones or Dungeons and Dragons, but dire wolves are not just in the realm of fantasy and fiction. They were real animals that lived during the last Ice Age, and we're...
SciShow
How the First Americans Got There
This week, researches published a genetic analysis of the 11,500-year-old remains of a baby found in Alaska, near where the first Americans crossed the Bering land bridge. That analysis has answered some lingering questions about human...
SciShow
A History of Earth's Climate
Earth had a climate long before we showed up and started noticing it and it's influenced by a whole series of cycles that have been churning along for hundreds of millions of years. In most cases those cycles will continue long after...
Curated Video
The AMOC Might Be Way More Unstable Than We Thought...Here's Why
New ReviewThere is a mysterious cold blob in the North Atlantic that could be a warning sign that the largest heat transfer system on the planet, the AMOC, is on the brink of collapse. But it turns out that the AMOC’s collapse is a highly debated...
Curated Video
Did Climate Skeptics Get This Right?!
New ReviewIs global warming just part of Earth’s natural cycle? In this episode of Weathered, we break down why that’s not the full story. From ice ages and Milankovitch cycles to the role of CO2 and fossil fuels, today’s climate change is unlike...
Professor Dave Explains
Life in the Ice Age (Hunter-Gatherers)
Now that humans are all over the world, what do their lives look like? How were they influenced by the Ice Age that occurred at that time? How complex can hunter-gatherer society become? Let's get a closer look!
Curated Video
How to Defrost Your Freezer
Howcast - If you’re still living in the Ice Age—that is, with a non-defrosting freezer—you’ll need these ancient skills.
Curated Video
Information About The Ice Age Horse
The skeletal remains of a horse unearthed in Utah thought to date to the last ice age are actually much younger.
Curated Video
What We Knew About The Ice Age Horse
The skeletal remains of a horse unearthed in Utah thought to date to the last ice age are actually much younger.
Professor Dave Explains
Out of Africa (Archeological Evidence of Human Migration)
The origin of Homo sapiens is in Africa. But at some point we began to leave and settle in other parts of the world. When did this happen, and why? What are the remains we have found that document this incredible journey? Let's take a look!
Makematic
Historic North America
Prehistory – the time before we had written records – is filled with many unanswered questions. But by studying old objects, like tools and bones, scientists have found clues about North America's earliest inhabitants.
Curated Video
Earthquakes: Nature's Warning Signs and the Power of Tectonic Plates
This video explores the phenomenon of animals sensing earthquakes before they happen and the causes of earthquakes. It also highlights the importance of understanding and engineering our buildings and cities to withstand earthquakes. The...
Curated Video
Exploring Bomb Cyclones: The Formation and Characteristics of Intense Storms
In this video, the concept of bomb cyclones is explored, highlighting their connection to climate change. The term "bomb" refers to the rapid formation of these storms rather than their intensity. Bomb cyclones share similarities with...
Curated Video
Advancements in Weather Forecasting: From Prediction to Nowcasting
This video discusses the challenges of predicting and forecasting weather, particularly in the context of rapidly changing weather conditions due to global warming. It highlights the shift from traditional weather forecasting methods to...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Butterflies: Metamorphosis, Conservation, and Ecosystem Contributions
This video provides an informative overview of the life cycle and significance of butterflies. It explores the four stages of metamorphosis, from egg to butterfly, highlighting their beauty and delicate wings. The importance of...
Curated Video
Exploring the Mysteries of Mars
This video provides a brief overview of our fascination with Mars, from early misconceptions about Martian canals to current scientific missions searching for signs of microbial life. It highlights the challenging conditions on Mars,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Sahara Desert: From Landscapes to Quicksand
This video provides a fascinating glimpse into the Sahara Desert, highlighting its vast size, diverse landscapes, and unique adaptations of its plant and animal life. It also debunks common misconceptions about quicksand, explaining its...