For a long time, scientists have debated whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Turns out, they were probably somewhere in between.

Physicist Geoffrey West has found that simple, mathematical laws govern the properties of cities -- that wealth, crime rate, walking speed and many other aspects of a city can be deduced from a single number: the city's population. In...

You might think that fish ride the undercurrents with all their buds to avoid the hungry mouths of predators - safety in numbers, right? But, it turns out, there’s more to consider when asking why fish swim in schools.

Mark Roth studies suspended animation: the art of shutting down life processes and then starting them up again. It's wild stuff, but it's not science fiction. Induced by careful use of an otherwise toxic gas, suspended animation can...

Here at SciShow we love digging into the subject of dinosaurs! Join Blake de Pastino, co-host and co-creator of the new series PBS Eons, as he takes you into the deep past for a few of our favorite dinosaur episodes!

Dive into the world of consumers in the energy cycle, exploring how animals, including humans, derive their energy from plants and other animals. This video explains the process of digestion, metabolism, and the role of nutrients like...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the powerful effects the thyroid hormones have on metabolism and how this influences fat burning, weight loss & weight gain, as well as muscle and nervous system...

Brit looks back on our tenth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of metabolism and aging. Get your Nature League pin here!

This video discusses two hormones produced by the body: adrenaline and thyroxine. The video provides an explanation of what hormones are, how they work, and the effects of adrenaline and thyroxine on the body. It also includes...

Flavourful, fragrant, and famous. Curry is an absolute must-have on any Singaporean menu. But can this local favourite actually be the key to a healthier lifestyle? Does the spices it contains actually help to prevent cancer? And what...

Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroid Treatments

Uncoupling Proteins (Thermogenin) Produce HEAT!

In this full-lecture video, we discuss the theory, contraindications/precautions, specific uses, and techniques by which we can apply heat as a therapeutic modality along with any relevant associated parameters.

A new study published in Nature Climate Change estimates that more than 600 fish species will shrink in size by up to 24% by 2050 because of global warming. Warmer ocean waters could lead to decreased oxygen levels which may...

Parts of the United States have experienced record-breaking cold weather this week caused by a polar vortex that saw temperatures fall to as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit. Although certain human populations such as the Inuit in Canada...

Survival of the laziest, weather whiplash, and more. It's your weekly brief on new discoveries you might not hear about anywhere else, all with funding from the National Science Foundation.



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Thyroid Hormones

In this full-lecture video, we discuss the theory, contraindications/precautions, specific uses, and techniques by which we can apply heat as a therapeutic modality along with any relevant associated parameters.

In this video, we explore the functions of thyroid hormones and how they are released.

This video explores the concepts of matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems. It explains how food provides energy for organisms, how plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into glucose, and how consumers obtain energy by...