MinuteEarth
Why Wolves Don't Chirp
Sounds that animals make can be really different, and it turns out that there's a reason why some species communicate with certain sounds.
SciShow
Why Is the Ocean Blue?
You may have satisfied your inner five-year-old by learning why the sky is blue, but where does the ocean's color come from?
SciShow
The First Room Temperature Superconductor! (Still No Hoverboards) | SciShow News
Hot off the presses, this week has been cool! Researchers have discovered the first room-temperature superconductor, and another group has created a type of paint that actually stays cooler than the environment around it!
Bozeman Science
Stimulated Emission
In this video Paul Andersen explains how stimulated emission can be used to create coherent light. When an atom absorbs a photon it moves to a higher energy level through stimulated absorption. It may then release a photon and moves to a...
SciShow
The Terrifying Fish with Transparent Teeth
The deep-sea dragonfish is a predator that lives deep in the Pacific Ocean. Like many other deep sea predators, it's got an oversized jaw and a bioluminescent appendage to attract prey, but it does have one weird (and strangely useful)...
SciShow
How To X-Ray A Black Hole
Black holes are everywhere, including at the center of our galaxy. But because they’re invisible they’re quite difficult to study. Looking at the disks of material surrounding them, however, can give us tons of clues about how they...
SciShow
Technicolor Dream Fish: How Tilefish Flash
Lots of animals can change the color of their skin, but there's nothing quite like the chameleon sand tilefish, which can change its appearance in an instant and flash the colors of the rainbow.
SciShow
What Does Ultrasound Gel Do?
You may have had an ultrasound before, and wondered what that gel does. Well, that weird alien goop has a purpose, and it has to do with being like our weird human skin.
SciShow
How Do Fabric Brighteners Work?
Fabric brighteners can liven up your old, faded clothing. But they don’t actually clean your clothes, and they’re often banned in the military!
MinuteEarth
The Cruel Irony Of Air Conditioning
The technology we use to keep cool is heating the world in a vicious feedback cycle, so we need to improve it and use it less.
Crash Course Kids
Land and Water
Remember Sol, the closest star to Earth? We like to call it The Sun and we haven't talked about it in a little while. One interesting thing about the energy we get from the sun is that it's not absorbed the same way by different...
Crash Course
Spectra Interference: Crash Course Physics
Light is everywhere … but it’s not as predictable as you might think. It’s a wave that travels in straight lines, yet it also reflects off of surfaces, refracts through various materials, and generally changes direction all the time!...
SciShow
How to Get to Know Yourself in a Healthy Way
Self-reflection could link to negative feelings, but it could also be helpful if you know how to avoid those pitfalls. So let’s learn how self-reflection works and get to know yourself in a healthy way!
Curated Video
Life's Lemons Through Philosophers' Eyes
Should we seize the day or reflect deeply on our actions? This video takes viewers on a journey through the perspectives of great thinkers on how to live a fulfilling life. Beginning with a metaphor of squeezing a lemon, the video...
Curated Video
The Science Behind the Colors of Sunlight and Sunsets
In this video, the teacher explains how sunlight appears in different colors depending on the particles in our atmosphere. They compare our atmosphere to a prism, where white light enters but is scattered into different colors as it...
Curated Video
How to Use Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Brandenburg Gate
BRANDENBURG GATE THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO CLIMB THINGS, HERE S ONE STEFAN MINTEN. A GERMAN, WHO CLAIMS TO BE THE WORLD'S ONLY PROFESSIONAL STAIR CLIMBER. THIS TASK, RUNNING UP THE 26 METRE BRANDENBURG GATE IN BERLIN, SEEMS...
Curated Video
Purposeful Reflection... What did You Learn?
Deliberate practice and purposeful reflection. These are the two most valuable tools for developing your skills. Purposeful Reflection helps you figure out what you have learned. Focus on the things that happened, and understanding why...
Curated Video
Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams - Get Better Project Results
Project Communication is too important. So, stop using telegrams! 'Whoa. I'm too young to even know what they really are.' They are just an old fashioned means of communication. Okay, so I'm exaggerating But too many Project Managers...
Curated Video
Building Your Personal Brand
Building your personal brand is one of the most important keys to success. How do you come across to people you meet? What do people really see when they search your social media profiles? Find out now how to put your best foot forward!
Curated Video
Revolutionary Heat-Reflecting Glass: The Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings
Introducing a revolutionary heat reflecting glass technology that keeps your glass buildings cool without sacrificing natural light. Developed by Professor Ivan Parkins and his team at the University of London, this transparent coating...
Curated Video
Measure Twice, Cut Once | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from My Father
Measure twice, cut once. This is a proverb often quoted by my father. It reminds us to take our time before committing to something irrevocable. It's vital advice for a project manager. The keyword is caution.
Curated Video
What Did You Learn? Purposeful Reflection
Deliberate practice and purposeful reflection. These are the two most valuable tools for developing your skills. We looked at deliberate practice in a recent video: Getting the Best Value from Experience (and the Myth of 10,000 hours) -...