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TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to master your sense of smell - Alexandra Horowitz
Some perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible...
TED Talks
TED: A dance to honor Mother earth | Jon Boogz and Lil Buck
Movement artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck debut "Honor thy mother," a delicate, powerful performance of spoken word, violin and dance that draws on the tormented relationship between nature and humanity.
SciShow
Why Is Your Cat So Disgusted With You?
Sometimes your cat looks at you like they’re just absolutely revolted. So, does your cat think you're gross?
SciShow
The Weird, Delightful Smells of Being Human
Let’s face it: humans stink! But that’s not always a bad thing - we use smells to interact with each other and navigate our lives.
SciShow
Catfish Walking on Land Find Water by its Smell
There’s a reason behind the saying “fish out water.” Fish don’t tend to do well if they’re not immersed in liquid. But walking catfish are surprisingly adept at making their way on land.
SciShow
Why Do Old Books Smell So Good?
Musty, with hints of vanilla, coffee, and maybe fresh cut grass-- why do old books smell the best?
SciShow
7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
SciShow
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you'll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there. Turns out there's a whole science to making your pumpkin spice latte taste like pumpkin spice, or your potato chips taste...
SciShow
Why Babies Are (Scientifically) Amazing
Babies are amazing, tiny humans. They’re so fascinating that we’ve done a lot of videos about them, so we’ve collected a bunch of our favorites here for you to enjoy!
SciShow
Why Does Rain Smell?
Almost everyone loves the smell of rain, but where does the smell come from? Join Quick Questions as we stop and smell the chemistry!
SciShow
Why Skin Creams Give You Rashes
A lot of people react to certain compounds found in skincare products, and scientists may have figured out why these pesky rashes happen and how to prevent them. Meanwhile, a pair of papers published last week show how AI can be trained...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The sexual deception of orchids - Anne Gaskett
Check out the fascinating ways orchids trick insects into pollinating, using sexual deception, pheromones and mimicking the shapes of other plants. -- Nearly 28,000 species of orchid grow all around the world, bearing every...
SciShow
The Strange Physics Behind the Smell of Rubber Bands
If you've spent any time trying to explode a pumpkin with rubber bands you know that they have a distinct smell to them when stretched, and you have physics to thank for that.
SciShow
How Stores Try to Manipulate Your Senses to Sell You Stuff
For those of you looking to go out and actually do your holiday shopping in a store, you might want to be wary of the tricks businesses may use to encourage more spending.
Curated Video
How to Attract the Woman You Want with Your Scent
Howcast - Get science on your side the next time you're looking to score by knowing which kind of scent arouses which kind of woman.
Curated Video
7 Ways to Put the Sizzle Back in Your Sex Life
Howcast - Has the thrill gone from your sex life? Put some sizzle back in the sack with these seven easy tips.
Curated Video
How to Pick a Shaving Cream
Howcast - Learn how to pick a shaving cream with the shaving tips in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Fall Asleep Fast
Howcast - Are you tired of lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wishing sleep would come? Try these lab-tested tips.
Curated Video
How to Apply Aftershave
Howcast - If you want to avoid bumping and irritation, and attract ladies with your scent, follow these simple rules for splashing on aftershave.
Curated Video
How to Make Christmas Sachets
Howcast -Create beautiful scented Christmas sachets that you don't have to sew. This is a great project for the whole family to enjoy.
Curated Video
How to Appear Younger than You Really Are
Sure, you could hit the gym, eat your veggies, and get plastic surgery—but what can you do that doesn't suck? Lots of things, actually.
Curated Video
Unexpected Adventures along France's Cote d'Azur
From driving a vintage sports car to learning to make perfume, cool adventures in Nice, Antibes and Grasse in the Cote d'Azur, France.
Curated Video
Try This 2 Minute Trick For A Nice-Smelling Home | Taryn Cleans It All
Does your home smell a little lackluster these days? Essential oils can be a huge help when it comes to making your home smell amazing. An easy way to make them work? Try a few drops on the filters of your central air conditioning,...
Curated Video
The Fascinating Communication Methods of Cats: From Meows to Roars
This video explores the fascinating ways in which small and big cats communicate differently. While small cats use various vocalizations like purring and meowing to communicate with humans, big cats like lions and tigers have the ability...