SciShow
Babies are Surprisingly Smart
Before they can walk or talk, infants start to do all sorts of cognitive feats that seem awfully smart for a baby.
Be Smart
Why Does February Have 28 Days?
Why does February only get 28 days when all the other months get 30 or 31? The answer is part superstition, part politics, and parts astronomy. Basically, it's the Romans' fault.
TED Talks
TED: These robots come to the rescue after a disaster | Robin Murphy
When disaster strikes, who's first on the scene? More and more, it’s a robot. In her lab, Robin Murphy builds robots that fly, tunnel, swim and crawl through disaster scenes, helping firefighters and rescue workers save more lives safely...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is it so hard to escape poverty? | Ann-Helén Bay
Imagine that you've been unemployed for months. Government benefit programs have helped you cover your expenses, but you're barely getting by. Finally, you receive a paycheck— but there's a catch. Your new job pays enough to disqualify...
SciShow
Do You Really Have a New Body Every 7 Years?
You may have heard the rumor. Every seven years your body becomes a whole new person. But is there anything to this? Check out this SciShow episode to find out!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition | Kayla Wolf
In 1478, Pope Sixtus IV issued a decree authorizing the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to root out heresy in the Spanish kingdoms. The inquisition quickly turned its attention to ridding the region of people who were not part...
TED Talks
TED: Africa is a sleeping giant -- I'm trying to wake it up | Adeola Fayehun
Africa is like a sleeping giant, says journalist and satirist Adeola Fayehun at the beginning of this hilarious, incisive talk. "The truth is I am trying to wake up this giant. That's why I air the dirty laundry of those in charge."...
SciShow
An Asteroid Flyby, and Good Morning, New Horizons!
This week in SciShow Space News we bring you the latest on what to expect from NASA's New Horizons deep space mission and what asteroids to watch for in the coming years!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Who won the space race? - Jeff Steers
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik and, with it, an international space race. The United States and the Soviet Union rushed to declare dominance of space for 18 years, until the two countries agreed to a...
TED Talks
TED: How I use sonar to navigate the world | Daniel Kish
Daniel Kish has been blind since he was 13 months old, but has learned to "see" using a form of echolocation. He clicks his tongue and sends out flashes of sound that bounce off surfaces in the environment and return to him, helping him...
SciShow
How the US Launched Its First Satellite
60 years ago, in January 1958, the United States launched its first satellite, Explorer 1.
TED Talks
Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain
We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot...
SciShow Kids
Grow Your Own Potatoes!
Potatoes are amazing! You can make them into french fries, baked potatoes, hash browns, potato chips, and tons of other tasty foods! And best of all, they're super easy to grow! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how!
SciShow
Genetically Engineered Cancer-Fighting Algae
Learn how scientists are fighting cancer... with algae!
TED Talks
TED: An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear,...
SciShow
Bears Have Babies While They’re Hibernating
Bears forgo many activities to conserve their energy in the winter when food is scarce, including eating, peeing, and pooping. There is one thing that they specifically DO do during the winter, though: give birth! But, giving birth...
TED Talks
TED: My underwater robot | David Lang
David Lang is a maker who taught himself to become an amateur oceanographer -- or, he taught a robot to be one for him. In a charming talk Lang, a TED Fellow, shows how he and a network of ocean lovers teamed up to build open-sourced,...
TED Talks
TED: 3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right | Debbie Lovich
Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three...
TED Talks
Alexander Tsiaras: Conception to birth -- visualized
Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. (Some graphic images.)
TED Talks
TED: How to be an upstander instead of a bystander | Angélique Parisot-Potter
If you see something wrong in the workplace, what should you do? Business leader Angélique Parisot-Potter says you should speak up, even when it's scary. Sharing her personal experience of voicing concerns at work, she offers three...
TED Talks
TED: The ethical dilemma of designer babies | Paul Knoepfler
Creating genetically modified people is no longer a science fiction fantasy; it's a likely future scenario. Biologist Paul Knoepfler estimates that within fifteen years, scientists could use the gene editing technology CRISPR to make...
SciShow
Lets Go To Mars
Hank discusses the challenges involved in manned space travel to Mars, and sends us a message from his 17-year-old self.
SciShow Kids
Visiting the Dentist!
This video is brought to you by the Child and Teen Checkups program of the Minnesota Department of Health.