SciShow
Making Materials That Heal Themselves
You might not need to throw away your broken glasses and get new ones anymore, thanks to these unique materials that can heal themselves!
TED Talks
TED: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter | Mark Bezos
Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Cell membranes are way more complicated than you think - Nazzy Pakpour
Cell membranes are structures of contradictions. These oily films are hundreds of times thinner than a strand of spider silk, yet strong enough to protect the delicate contents of life: the cell's watery cytoplasm, genetic material,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What can DNA tests really tell us about our ancestry?
Two sisters take the same DNA test. The results show that one sister is 10% French, the other 0%. Both sisters share the same two parents, and therefore the same set of ancestors. So how can one be 10% more French than the other? Tests...
Crash Course
Meiosis: Where the Sex Starts - Crash Course Biology
Hank gets down to the nitty gritty about meiosis, the special type of cell division that is necessary for sexual reproduction in eukaryotic organisms.
SciShow
A Ridiculously Huge Pair of Ancient Galaxies
Astronomers have found a couple galaxies that were much larger than expected, and the Opportunity rover might be in for some harsh Martian weather!
SciShow
Tasting Colors and Seeing Time: Superhuman Skills with Synesthesia
Synesthesia allows people to hear color or taste numbers,and maybe even remember some things better than the average person.
Crash Course
Intro to Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution: Crash Course Organic Chemistry
We’ve talked about benzene a bit already in this series, but did you know that benzene rings are present in all kinds of familiar substances? The styrofoam packaging that comes with new appliances, some pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and...
SciShow
Kepler's Planetary Bonanza
You've know that the Kepler Space Telescope has discovered HUNDREDS of new planets outside our solar system -- but how does it find them? And how do scientists tell the real planets from the celestial fake-outs? It involves a lot of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Sex determination: More complicated than you thought - Aaron Reedy
From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly across the animal kingdom. Biologist and teacher Aaron Reedy shows us the amazing...
SciShow
Nadine The Robot Is Amazing And Creepy
Nadine the robot has been unveiled, and as robotics technology gets more advanced, humanoid robots are looking more and more human. In this episode of SciShow News we explore how Nadine works and why a lot of people find it creepy.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The difference between classical and operant conditioning - Peggy Andover
Why is it that humans react to stimuli with certain behaviors? Can behaviors change in response to consequences? Peggy Andover explains how the brain can associate unrelated stimuli and responses, proved by Ivan Pavlov's famous 1890...
TED Talks
TED: How fashion helps us express who we are -- and what we stand for | Kaustav Dey
No one thinks twice about a woman wearing blue jeans in New York City -- but when Nobel laureate Malala wears them, it's a political act. Around the globe, individuality can be a crime, and clothing can be a form of protest. In a talk...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Romance and revolution: the poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans
Get to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. -- A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals | Gilad Bino
Waddling along the parched Australian earth, a female platypus is searching for fresh water. Over the past year, a severe drought turned rivers and streams to mere trickles. She barely survived and was unable to reproduce. Could the next...
Curated Video
Animals and Toxins: Exploring the World of Venomous Creatures
This video provides an overview of various animals that use toxins to kill their prey or protect themselves. It highlights examples such as the puffer fish, viper snake, bees, wasps, stingrays, and the lionfish. The video also clarifies...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Lobsters: From Poor Man's Food to Delicacy
In this video, we learn about the fascinating history and characteristics of lobsters. From being considered garbage food to becoming a delicacy, lobsters have come a long way. We discover their habitat, physical features, molting...
Weird History
The Mind-Blowing Story of Devils Hole, An Eerie Alien Geology On Earth
There's something about enormous caverns that captures humanity's imagination, and Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park is one of the strangest natural formations in the world. Devils Hole has a unique natural ecosystem and is home...
Curated Video
Only In Brazil 11 - Giant Underwear
Giant Underwear:A colossal yellow undergarment, resembling a three-story building, takes nine hours to make on three sewing machines, showcasing the whimsical side of Brazilian creativity.
Curated Video
Frank Lampard: A Journey Through International Football
This video provides a brief overview of Frank Lampard's international career as a football player for England. It highlights his debut, his performances in various tournaments, including Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup, as well as his...
Curated Video
Warning: You're Probably Factoring out Negative Numbers WRONG
Whether you're just starting out, or need a quick refresher, this is the video for you! Mrs. C will go show you step-by-step how to factor out a negative number in an algebraic expression.
Curated Video
Multiplying Rational Numbers
If you're just beginning or need a quick refresher, this video is perfect for understanding how to multiply positive and negative decimal numbers and fractions.
Curated Video
The Fibonacci Sequence
How Fibonacci came up with his sequence, and how it is repeated throughout nature, from flower's petals to snails' shells – and how it has inspired the financial and computing industries. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...
Curated Video
Lichen: Indicator Species
Lichens exist in extreme environments where other life struggles to survive. But these tough species cannot tolerate pollution, and reflect the health of ecosystems. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Lichens are organisms that can...