Crash Course
Consciousness - Crash Course Psychology
What exactly is Consciousness? Well... that's kind of a gray area. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank gives you the basic ideas of what Consciousness is, how our attention works, and why we shouldn't text and drive......
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Denice Frohman: "Accents"
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. [Poem by Denice Frohman, directed by KAPWA /...
SciShow
The Secret to Better Chocolate Was Inside Us All Along
Researchers have been able to engineer super-strong fibers made of muscle proteins with the help of protein-assembling microbes. And some other research might eliminate the need to temper chocolate, a part of the chocolate production...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The most important anus in the ocean
Is it a fuzzy sock? An overripe banana? A moldy tube of toothpaste? In fact, it’s a humble sea cucumber: a brainless, fleshy form surrounding a digestive tract, and bookended by a mouth and an anus. And while it might look odd, its daily...
Crash Course
Ma'ui, Oceania's Hero: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta teaches you about Ma'ui, prominent hero of many cultures in Oceania, aka the Pacific Island nations. Ma'ui is just the kind of hero we're interested in here at Crash Course. He's a culture hero, he's a an...
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Have Baby Teeth?
Have you ever lost a tooth? Or maybe you have teeth that are getting a little wiggly? It's all part of growing up! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn why we lose our baby teeth and how we can take care of our new permanent teeth! Say cheese!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How optical illusions trick your brain - Nathan S. Jacobs
Optical illusions are images that seem to trick our minds into seeing something different from what they actually are. But how do they work? Nathan S. Jacobs walks us through a few common optical illusions and explains what these tricks...
SciShow
7 Discoveries Scientists Made by Licking Things
You probably know not to lick something unfamiliar. But there are actually a surprising number of discoveries that have been made because scientists licked things. Chapters CONSTANTINE FAHLBERG 0:59 1-3 ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS 3:03 SALT &...
Be Smart
Where Do Teeth Come From?
Teeth. We've all got 'em (most of us, anyway). But how do they grow? Teeth are made from some biological nanotechnology that will blow your mind. They are strong enough to last hundreds of millions of years. Oh, and if you've ever...
SciShow
How Tongues Helped Vertebrates Conquer Land
You might not think much of your tongue, but without it, we may have never conquered dry land and the world as we know it.
SciShow Kids
Teeth Not Just for Smiles!
Learn all about teeth! What kinds we have, how they help us, and how human teeth are different from other animals!
SciShow Kids
Why Do Dogs Pant?
When people run around on a hot summer day, their sweat can help them cool off! But dogs can't sweat, and they have big, furry coats! So what can they do to stay cool?!
SciShow
Did Scientists Really Make Metallic Hydrogen?
The Researchers reconstructed the face of the organism which might be one of our earliest ancestors. Meanwhile, two researchers from Harvard announced that they have created solid metallic hydrogen.
SciShow
Why Does Alcohol Burn When You Drink It?
Why does alcohol cause that burning sensation on its way down?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The effects of underwater pressure on the body - Neosha S Kashef
Why would a fish throw up its stomach? What makes a scuba diver develop painful microbubbles in their joints? Neosha S Kashef details the basics of barotrauma, shedding light on how humans and fish alike are influenced by laws of physics...
SciShow
This Worm's Gut Has No Way In or Out
There are plenty of creatures out there with only one opening to handle both taking in food and getting rid of waste. But there’s at least one animal out there that doesn’t have a gut opening… at all. How does that even work?!
SciShow
7 Animals with Really Wild Tongues
They’re sticky, they’re stretchy, they’re just plain long—here are seven of the most interesting tongues in the animal kingdom! chapters CHAMELEONS 0:51 TUBE-LIPPED NECTAR BATS 2:16 WOODPECKER TONGUE Popular Science Monthly illustration,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Tim Seibles: "First Kiss"
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. [Poem by Tim Seibles, directed by Hannah...
SciShow
What Did Dinosaurs Really Sound Like?
You probably remember the T.rex's iconic roar from Jurassic Park, but it turns out that dinosaurs actually didn't sound that ferocious.
SciShow
Why Do We Have Baby Teeth?
What's up with baby teeth? Do other animals have them, and what are they good for -- other than squeezing money out of the tooth fairy? We have the answers!
SciShow
3 Things Fish Shouldn't Be Able to Do
When you think of animals with awesome abilities, fish usually aren’t the first thing that come to mind, but there are a few species that have taken their adaptations to the extreme!
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: A Different Kind of Animal Wonders
Jessi from Animal Wonders gets a Quiz Show rematch against Hank. Will he prevail this time, or commit an animal blunder?
TED Talks
TED: The hidden power of smiling | Ron Gutman
Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live -- and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being?...
SciShow
How Giant Creatures Eat Tiny Meals: 5 Fabulous Filter Feeders
Some of the largest creatures that have ever lived on earth thrive by eating tiny prey. Why don’t they eat bigger fish, and how can they even consume these things they can barely see? Here are 5 creatures that grow to be giants by eating...