TED-Ed
The world's most painful insect sting | Justin Schmidt
One of these three creatures is thought to possess the world's most painful insect sting: there's an ant that forages in rainforest canopies, a bee that protects a hive of delectable honey, and a wasp that paralyzes tarantulas. So which...
SciShow
Extreme Animal Cannibalism
Evolution doesn't care about ethics - it cares about surviving and getting your alleles out there as much as possible. From that perspective, cannibalism can seem like a pretty good idea to some creatures. Hank introduces us to three...
SciShow
Why Can't We Make Spider Silk?
People have been using silkworm silk to make stuff for thousands of years, but spider silk could potentially be even more useful. It's stronger than steel, super stretchy, and could be made into anything from bridge cables to...
Be Smart
Why I'm Scared of Spiders
I'm scared of spiders. I'm not afraid to admit it. I love them in a scientific sense, or from a "let me look at you from way over here" sense, but that's as close as I get. Here's a look at the science of why some of us are afraid of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Where do genes come from? - Carl Zimmer
When life emerged on Earth about 4 billion years ago, the earliest microbes had a set of basic genes that succeeded in keeping them alive. In the age of humans and other large organisms, there are a lot more genes to go around. Where did...
SciShow
What Makes a Feeling an Emotion?
We all have emotions, but what exactly are they and where do they come from?
SciShow Kids
Inspect An Insect
There are more insects in the world than any other kind of animal! In this episode of SciShow Kids, Jessi and Squeaks show you how to identify an insect, in three easy steps!
SciShow Kids
Don’t Be Afraid of Spiders!
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!
Debunked
Do We Really Swallow 8 Spiders In Our Sleep Every Year
Do we really inadvertently swallow 8 spiders every year while we’re asleep? What are the chances of creepy crawlies venturing into your cavernous snoring mouth? What is the science behind it all? Plus learn more as we investigate this...
Curated Video
Only In France 2 - Spiderman Without Suction Cups
Spiderman Without Suction Cups:Without safety equipment, suction cups, or the ability to spin a lifesaving web, this Spider-Man relies on his hands and feet to scale skyscrapers!
Curated Video
How Volcanic Lightning Is Making the World a Safer Place
The closely observed Hunga Haʻapai volcano in Tonga erupted in January 2022. The hot plumes of ash they spew into the atmosphere are the most dangerous part of these eruptions, threatening downwind communities and even planes. It turns...
Science ABC
Arachnophobia: Why Are People Scared of Spiders?
The emotion a spider elicits is not just fear but a combination of fear, disgust, and creepiness. Psychologists reckon that we have evolved to feel disgust or revulsion to prevent us from consuming or contacting things that might be a...
Curated Video
Invertebrates – Jigsaw
What is it? ... It's a spider's face! Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
Curated Video
Red crab spider
The red crab spider lives on a pitcher plant. It uses the pitcher plant to catch its food. Living things - Animal kingdom - Where do animals live? Learning Points Different animals have different homes. Some animals use their homes to...
Curated Video
Food webs – What happens next?
A cricket stumbles into the territory of a gladiator spider ... what happens next? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food webs A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section of film is played and the...
Curated Video
Tracking tarantulas
Not for the squeamish! An adventure to track down one of the biggest spiders on the planet! Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates Learning Points Arachnids have four pairs of legs and a hard exoskeleton. A Twig...
Fun Kids
S T U Phonics Alphabet Chant for Children
It’s a phonics alphabet chant for kids! Sing along to the phonics song and learn or teach the English alphabet sounds and pronunciation for children! A great song to learn the English alphabet and letter sounds and pronunciation for the...
Brave Wilderness
Experiencing the Acid Spray of a Violin Beetle
On this adventure, Mark is in Thailand tracking down the acid-spraying Violin Beetle! Will he be able to find this bizarre insect? And is it as dangerous as the legends say? Watch to find out!
Brave Wilderness
Tug O' War with a Giant Crocodile
Do you have what it takes to be a staff member this zoo?! In this episode, the Brave Wilderness team splits up to take on three daring, yet essential tasks at the Australian Reptile Park. Trent takes on a spine-tingling mission, as he...
Wonderscape
Spider Growth and Survival: From Molting to Majestic Hunters
Explore the fascinating process of molting in spiders, where they shed their exoskeleton to grow. This video also compares the world's smallest spider, the Samoan Moss spider, with the largest, the Goliath bird eater tarantula, revealing...