The concept of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals is outdated because there are actually tons of different animal thermoregulation strategies.

Learn how magnetic bacteria work, and how scientists think they can help technology in the future!

In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter and energy are conserved within the Earth's system. Matter is a closed system and Energy is open to the surroundings. In natural systems steady state is maintained through feedback loops...

Grumpy Professor Hank admits to being wrong about how everything is chemicals. But he now wants you to listen as he blows your mind with a new sweeping statement: everything (yes, really everything this time) is energy....

David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square's worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the...

Swiss artist and photographer Fabian Oefner is on a mission to make eye-catching art from everyday science. In this charming talk, he shows off some recent psychedelic images, including photographs of crystals as they interact with...

Optical illusions are a fun way to play with the way your brain interprets what your eyes see, but if some of them don't work for you, it might be because of where you live.

Today we’re going to talk about how computers see. We’ve long known that our digital cameras and smartphones can take incredibly detailed images, but taking pictures is not quite the same thing. For the past half-century, computer...

Our universe is prone to increasing disorder and chaos. So how did it generate the extreme complexity we see in life? Actually, the laws of physics themselves may demand it.

Learn how magnetic bacteria work, and how scientists think they can help technology in the future!

We’ve introduced the 0th and 1st laws of thermodynamics, so now it’s time to move on to the second law and how we came to understand it. We’ll explain the differences between the first and second law, and we’ll talk about the Carnot...

Animals like bats and dolphins navigate the world using echolocation, but there’s also another animal capable of such a feat: humans.

New ReviewThis video examines the role of setting in narratives, highlighting its significance in creating the backdrop and context for a story. Using "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an example, it demonstrates how settings influence the...

Howcast - Spy on Lily Drawl (Rosario Dawson) in this walkthrough for Starbreeze Studios and EA Games' new release, Syndicate.

Howcast -Learn which are the most dangerous rollerblading stunts from in-line skater Tim Phang in this Howcast video.

The giant otter found a friendly female companion to help him explore his new environment after being transferred from a rehabilitation center.

See tiger cubs Moka and Rakan explore their new surroundings at the San Diego Zoo.

See tiger cubs Moka and Rakan explore their new surroundings at the San Diego Zoo.

Plants can see the world around them

Spatial understanding is our ability to know we you are in relation to other places. Someone’s own spatial understanding is called their perspective. These skills help us navigate the world around us.

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of lizards and their diverse characteristics. From limbless lizards with unique abilities to lizards that can change color and squirt blood from their eyes, we discover the incredible...

According to current research, we look up while thinking because the same brain structures involved in thinking evolved from pre-existing neural connections for searching visually. The same reason you move your eyes to search for a...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of poisonous creatures and their defense mechanisms. From scorpions to spiders, frogs to snakes, we learn how evolution has equipped these animals with venom or camouflage to survive and...

In this video, Nova takes children on a fun and educational adventure to explore the concepts of consciousness and self-awareness. Through engaging storytelling and relatable examples, children learn about the importance of knowing their...