SciShow
High-Tech Masks: The Future of Face Coverings
Masks do wonders to stop the spread of infection and inhalation of harmful particles, and some new technology can make them both more effective and easier to clean.
SciShow
Why the New Face Mask Recommendations? | SciShow News
On April 3rd, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started recommending that people wear a mask over their face when they go out in public. Except, for many of us, this isn’t the message we’ve gotten for the last couple of...
SciShow
If oxygen means fire, how do we get it on airplanes? #shorts #science #SciShow
If oxygen means fire, how do we get it on airplanes? #shorts #science #SciShow
SciShow
What Does it Mean for a Virus to Be “Airborne”?
What does it mean when a virus is airborne? It turns out it's more than just what comes out when you sneeze
SciShow
COVID-19 Reinfections Are a Thing: Here’s What We Know So Far | SciShow News
Researchers believe you can get reinfected with COVID-19, but we're not quite sure if that's a bad thing yet.
SciShow
What Does an Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection Look Like?
Some people who get sick with COVID-19 don't feel any symptoms of the disease, but what does an asymptomatic COVID-19 infection look like?
TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
SciShow
What You Need to Know About Wildfire Smoke | SciShow News
Seeing as nasty wildfire seasons are becoming our new normal, let’s talk about smoke: what it is, what it does to us, and what you can do to protect yourself from it.
Be Smart
How Well Do Masks Work? (Schlieren Imaging In Slow Motion!)
Wearing a mask is a cheap and easy way to help stop the spread of airborne infections like COVID-19. It’s also a sign that you want to help protect other people and have them protect you… that we’re all in this together. Here’s some...
SciShow
Masks? Handwashing? Sanitizer? — How to Protect Yourself from Coronaviruses
Today, we all do our best to protect ourselves from coronaviruses. But a lot of what people are doing doesn’t really help, and it could take away supplies from those who actually need them. Hank explains what does help, and how it...
SciShow
Is There a Way to Sober Up Faster?
You may be aware of certain hacks to sober up, but researchers have found a way to actually get booze out of our systems faster. And this discovery could help first responders when facing alcohol overdoses.
TED-Ed
Can you solve the logician's rave riddle? | Edwin Meyer
Once a year, thousands of logicians descend into the desert for Learning Man. At the center of that gathering is the world's most exclusive club, where under the full moon the annual logician's rave takes place. The entry is guarded by...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof
The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...
PBS
The Eye of Sauron Reveals a Forming Solar System!
Fomalhaut is a massive young star surrounded by a ring of dust debris that can tell us a great deal about the formation of our own solar system.
Curated Video
Sleepy, Grumpy, Gasping for Air? 7 Sleep Apnea Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
This video explores the often-overlooked connection between sleep apnea and psychiatric problems. Discover seven common signs of sleep apnea, its physical consequences, and its potential impact on mental health. Learn how sleep apnea can...
Seven Dimensions
Actively Listen and Understand Their Perspective
Showing empathy starts with acknowledging another person’s situation and feelings, and showing compassion. Empathy involves imagining the other person’s perspective and responding thoughtfully. In this program, psychologists Eve Ash and...
Curated Video
Only In Japan 2 - Canned Oxygen
Canned Oxygen:Convenience stores in Japan package and sell something essential yet unconventional oxygen, providing a breath of fresh air for customers.
Curated Video
Only In Italy 6 - Venetian Carnival
Venetian Carnival:People don elaborate masks and costumes from the eighteenth century at Venice's traditional lagoon city carnival, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage.
Curated Video
Recreating History: Bringing WWII Leaders to Life Through Advanced Technology
This video explores the use of advanced computer image regeneration technology to recreate the faces of Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin in a film about the events of July 20, 1944. The process involves sculpting the leaders'...
Curated Video
What does laughing gas do to you
Laughing gas or nitrous oxide is a chemical compound used in medical settings, especially in surgery and dentistry, for its anesthetic and pain-reducing effects. In this video, we will discuss what laughing gas is, how it was discovered...
Wonderscape
Understanding COVID-19: Prevention and Safety Measures
Discover the origins of COVID-19, named for its discovery in 2019, and the ongoing efforts to develop a vaccine. Learn essential safety measures like frequent handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing to slow the virus's spread...
Wonderscape
Pandemics Through History: Lessons from the 1918 Spanish Flu
Explore the impact of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the measures taken to control it, such as school closures, mask mandates, and quarantines. Learn about the roles of epidemiologists and immunologists like Dr. Anthony Fauci in...
Wonderscape
Taking Action for Our Forests: Combating Climate Change and Protecting Ecosystems
Explore the proactive steps individuals can take to address climate change and protect forests. Learn about the role of climate activists, the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the benefits of adopting sustainable...
Curated Video
Eating for Agelessness: The Power of Antioxidants in Diet
Discover how a colorful diet rich in fruits and vegetables can combat aging by supplying your body with essential antioxidants. Learn the science behind how antioxidants like polyphenols and vitamin C help maintain skin elasticity and...