TED-Ed
TED-ED: Jellyfish predate dinosaurs. How have they survived so long? - David Gruber
Some are longer than a blue whale. Others are barely larger than a grain of sand. One species unleashes one of the most deadly venoms on earth; another holds a secret that's behind some of the greatest breakthroughs in biology. They've...
SciShow
8 Useful Technologies Inspired by Nature
We're pretty good at inventing things, but stealing from nature is a great way to solve some problems!
SciShow
Why Do I Have to Use a Number 2 Pencil?
Why do exams always tell you to use a number 2 pencil? What happens if you don't? Quick Questions explains!
SciShow
Why Do Razor Blades Dull so Quickly?
If you shave regularly, you may have noticed your razor blades don’t cut as well after just a few uses. But why do razors get dull so quickly?
SciShow
The Most Incredible Octopus You’ve Never Heard of: The Blanket Octopus
All octopuses start out as teeny, tiny plankton, and most grow up to settle down on the seafloor. The blanket octopus, however, never settles down, and spends its life wandering the open ocean.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is metallic glass? - Ashwini Bharathula
Steel and plastic are essential to much of our infrastructure and technology. Steel is strong and hard, but difficult to shape intricately. Plastic can take on just about any form, but it's weak and soft. Wouldn't it be nice if there...
SciShow
5 Amazing Facts About Babies
You know what's weird? Babies. They cry but don't produce tears; they can crawl before they can ... crawl. And they have MORE BONES THAN YOU! Learn more about these and other odd truths about newborn miniature humans.
SciShow
Why Does Melted Cheese Taste So Much Better?
It goes on some of our favorite foods, and it can even make our least favorite foods taste better. Yes, we're talking about melted cheese.
SciShow Kids
Inventing with Plants!
VELCRO® fasteners are pretty cool, but what would you think if the idea came from living things? Jessi and Squeaks talk about the sticky seeds that inspired them!
SciShow
What Makes Soft Things Soft
You're minding your own business, looking at blankets, when suddenly you feel something heavenly. Now you are petting an inanimate object and thinking about naming it and bringing it home. Why do some fabrics feel so soft?!
SciShow
What Makes Fruit Mealy
Did you ever have a delicious looking apple in your hands and bite in only to find it all grainy and sad? It's not the fruit's fault, and there might be something you can do about it!
Crash Course
Network Solids and Carbon: Crash Course Chemistry
In this episode, Hank talks about Network solids and Carbon and how you can actually create a Diamond from plain old Carbon... well, YOU probably can't unless you own a bunch of elephants. It's a long story. BUT, within you will learn...
SciShow Kids
Why Does Bread Have Holes In It? | SciShow Kids
Mister Brown and Squeaks are making bread, and they're going to need a tiny little helper to get the job done: a fungus called yeast!
Disciplinary Core Idea:
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions - Heating or cooling a substance may cause changes...
SciShow Kids
Use Your Brain!
You've had a lot of fun learning new stuff with us on SciShow Kids, but have you ever wondered how and why you remember all that awesome knowledge? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about how your brain helps you learn, and way more!
SciShow
Weird Places Göreme National Park
There are a lot of weird places on Earth and our new series will explore some of the weirdest. Today Hank takes us to Göreme National Park in Turkey so we can learn about this region's fascinating geological history and about the people...
SciShow Kids
What’s Inside a Bean?
Have you ever wondered how a tiny little seed grows into a plant? Well, there's a special kind of seed, one you've probably eaten before, that's big enough for you to open up and see how it works: a bean!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Paul S. Kindstedt: A brie(f) history of cheese
Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization. Today, the world produces...
Curated Video
The Qualities of a Strong Leader
What are the qualities of a strong leader? What is the most effective leadership style? What does a great leader do that makes you want to follow them? We asked these questions and more to some of our recent alumni to both inspire and...
Curated Video
The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
You've probably heard of nonverbal communication; things like eye contact and body posture. But were you aware of the effects it can have on your chances of landing a job or moving up in a company?
Curated Video
Why You Need Change Management in Your Project Management Toolset
Change Management is often regarded as a separate discipline. But I want to argue that it is, in fact, part of the job we do as Project Managers. Change Management – the management of change. It's the task of leading the process of...
Curated Video
The Qualities of a Strong Work Ethic
There's a phrase that's becoming more and more common in today's workplace: "Your degree and technical skills will land you a job, but your work ethic will advance you." Work ethic is much more than simply showing up to your job and...
Curated Video
Alloy
A mixture containing a metal element, made by melting the different elements together. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Limestone
A sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate; relatively soft, and light brown in colour. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Alkali metal
A highly reactive group of metals that make up group one in the periodic table. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...