SciShow
How Climate Change Helped Dinosaurs Take Over
New research suggests climate change in the past might have helped dinosaurs spread across the world. And modern climate change is revealing some of the things they left behind.
SciShow
The Most Metal Algorithm in Computer Science
Have a problem with many competing variables? Why not solve it with a computer algorithm based on cooling metal?
SciShow
Io's Underground Magma Ocean
There are a few theories that would suggest Jupiter's moon IO has an underground magma ocean. Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow Space!
PBS
Understanding the Uncertainty Principle
Sometimes intuitive, large-scale phenomena can give us incredible insights into the extremely unintuitive world of quantum mechanics.
SciShow
How We Solved the Mystery of Pulsating Auroras
Astronomers have finally observed what causes pulsating auroras, and our estimates of the mass of the Andromeda Galaxy have shrunk.
SciShow
How to Learn While You Sleep
You may not be able to unlock all the secrets of the universe while you snooze, but it's still possible to reinforce what you've already learned.
TED Talks
TED: Why I study the most dangerous animal on earth -- mosquitoes | Fredros Okumu
What do we really know about mosquitoes? Fredros Okumu catches and studies these disease-carrying insects for a living -- with the hope of crashing their populations. Join Okumu for a tour of the frontlines of mosquito research, as he...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Could your brain repair itself? - Ralitsa Petrova
Imagine the brain could reboot, updating its damaged cells with new, improved units. That may sound like science fiction - but it's a potential reality scientists are investigating right now. Ralitsa Petrova details the science behind...
SciShow
This Animal Has a Retractable Anus
Most animals keep their poop chutes on the opposite side of their body from where they eat. But that doesn’t mean it’s always the case, and bryozoans are great examples of how creative you can get with where you put your anus.
SciShow
The Deep-Sea Snail with an Iron Shell
Deep in the Indian Ocean, scientists have discovered a snail whose feet are covered in iron scales, but how it builds these scales is a bit of a mystery.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dangerous race for the South Pole - Elizabeth Leane
By the early 1900’s, nearly every region of the globe had been visited and mapped, with only two key locations left: the North and South Poles. After two Americans staked claim to reaching the North Pole, a Norwegian explorer and a...
TED Talks
Neil Burgess: How your brain tells you where you are
How do you remember where you parked your car? How do you know if you're moving in the right direction? Neuroscientist Neil Burgess studies the neural mechanisms that map the space around us, and how they link to memory and imagination.
SciShow
Voyager 2’s Notes from Interstellar Space | SciShow News
Voyager 2 is the second object to leave our solar system, which means we now have twice as much information about its edges! And scientists have found a record-breaking black hole.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How computer memory works - Kanawat Senanan
In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role. Kanawat...
TED-Ed
Why every world map is wrong | Kayla Wolf
Fourteen Greenlands could fit in Africa— but you wouldn't guess it from most maps of the world. The fact is, every world map humans have ever made is wrong. Actually, it's impossible to make a flat map of the whole spherical world 100%...
Curated Video
Escience: Transforming Scientific Research with Wireless Technology and Collaboration
In this video, we explore the concept of escience and how it is revolutionizing scientific research in inhospitable places like Antarctica. Through the use of wireless technology and the Internet, scientists are able to collect and share...
Curated Video
Football Hooliganism: The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game
This video highlights the issue of football hooliganism, focusing on a violent clash between Turkish and Greek supporters during a match in Istanbul. It emphasizes the disappointment of officials who aimed to demonstrate cooperation...
Curated Video
Polyunsaturated
Chains of carbon atoms, especially in fats and oils, that contain two or more double bonds between carbon atoms. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Where on Earth are you?
Believe it or not only two numbers are needed to locate your exact position on Earth - your longitude and latitude! People and places -Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points Longitude: imaginary lines that run vertically around...
Visual Learning Systems
Describing Climate
In this video students will learn how to obtain information to describe the climate of different locations on the planet. Live-action video helps students understand some of the different features of climate including temperature,...
Wonderscape
What is Environmental Justice? Understanding Fair Treatment for All
This video defines environmental justice and its mission to ensure fair treatment and meaningful involvement for all communities, regardless of background. Learn how marginalized groups often face disproportionate environmental risks and...
Wonderscape
Environmental Racism: The Fight Against Hazardous Waste in Black Communities
This video examines the history of environmental racism, focusing on protests in Warren County, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, where predominantly Black neighborhoods were targeted for hazardous waste disposal. It highlights the...
Wonderscape
Exploring the World: Maps, Latitude, and Longitude
This video explains how world maps and globes help us understand the locations of places on Earth. Learn about key concepts like the equator, prime meridian, latitude, and longitude, and how they are used to pinpoint locations. Discover...
Curated Video
Fast Food Chains That Failed Outside the U.S.
Weird History Food is going worldwide. From greasy fried chicken and pizzas covered in cheese, to super sweet and sugary treats, Americans love their fast food. There's a McDonald's on the corner streets of even the smallest towns in the...