SciShow
Are Sharks Really Older Than the North Star?
If you've spent enough time on the internet, you may have stumbled upon the fact that sharks are older than Polaris, aka the North Star. But are they really? It turns out the truth is a little more complicated.
SciShow
Why Herpes Is the Most Talented Virus Ever
Unlike with many other viruses, once you get a herpesvirus you’re stuck with it for life. But just how do these master trespassers accomplish this feat?
TED Talks
Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral
Kevin Allocca is YouTube's Head of Culture & Trends, and he has deep thoughts about silly web video. In this talk from TEDYouth, he shares the 4 reasons a video goes viral.
SciShow
What If All Viruses Vanished?
In the past couple years, you may have found yourself wishing that all the viruses in the world just disappear. But be careful what you wish for...
SciShow
The Science of Dank Memes
Since you're on YouTube, you probably know what a meme is; but what is it really and how does it go viral?
TED Talks
TED: What makes something go viral? | Dao Nguyen
What's the secret to making content people love? Join BuzzFeed's Publisher Dao Nguyen for a glimpse at how her team creates their tempting quizzes, lists and videos -- and learn more about how they've developed a system to understand how...
TED Talks
Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck: The price of a "clean" internet
Millions of images and videos are uploaded to the internet each day, yet we rarely see shocking and disturbing content in our social media feeds. Who's keeping the internet "clean" for us? In this eye-opening talk, documentarians Hans...
SciShow
What Makes A Meme Go Viral?
Lots of funny and iconic memes arrive suddenly and overwhelmingly in our internet life, but what's the science behind why those memes go viral?
SciShow
Why People Do So Many Weird Things on the Internet | Compilation
The internet has given us access to a wealth of information about humanity, including about those big weird brains that make us who we are.
SciShow
Why Herpes Is the Most Talented Virus Ever
Unlike with many other viruses, once you get a herpesvirus you’re stuck with it for life. But just how do these master trespassers accomplish this feat?
Amoeba Sisters
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Join The Amoeba Sisters as they explain the biotechnology PCR. This video goes into the basics of how PCR works as well as two examples of its potential use. Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 1:34 How does PCR work? 4:31 Why use PCR? 5:10...
Curated Video
Viral Marketing
Unleash the power of digital word-of-mouth with viral marketing in this eye-opening video. Discover the strategies and techniques behind creating contagious content that spreads like wildfire across social media platforms. Explore the...
Curated Video
Why Kate Bush’s Viral Success from Stranger Things is Radical
So what does “Running Up that Hill” tell us about the history of music royalties? How has Kate Bush been challenging the music industry since the 70s?
Curated Video
How to Make Drawings Float with a Magic Water Marker
Subscribe to my channel and wait for Alex’s space adventure floating drawing! To make your art creation float you need just white board makers, a plate and some water. I have seen a few videos about this technique but they all seemed to...
Curated Video
The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Interview: Lord and Sly
This video offers an exploration of Introduction 1 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where a drunken man is subjected to a prank that involves convincing him he's a lord. The focus is on analyzing the use of disguise and...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Konjunktiv 2 in German: What it is and why you are doing it WRONG!
What is the Konjunktiv 2 in German? When do you use the Konjunktiv 2 in German? How do you form the Konjunktiv 2? Are there tenses in the Konjunktiv 2? How do I form the past tense in Konjunktiv 2? I have all of the answers to all of...
One Minute History
152 Worlds Oldest Joke - One Minute History
Comedy existed long before Saturday Night Live and Netflix specials. In fact, the world’s oldest joke can be traced all the way back to 1900 BC. Thanks to a UK study led by humor expert Dr. Paul McDonald, we now know that humans have...
The Backyard Scientist
Shooting Watermelons with 'Exploding' Sodium Bullets!
Thanks to my friend Travis for being awesome and letting me use his property to film. Honestly this dude is awesome, ever time I go over there the lawn just gets destroyed, things catch fire that aren't supposed to, and hes just a...
Curated Video
Unstoppable Part 2: The True Formula for Success
In part 2, we dive deeper into the concept of 'grit', the perseverance and passion that differentiates the high achievers from the rest. Through examples and real-world success stories, we illustrate how raw talent isn't enough – it’s...
Vlogbrothers
This "Math Test" Changed How I See Humanity
I think, for example, that pretty much every question about "cancel culture" is a question poorly phrased because "cancel culture" means at least 20 different things, from celebrities going to jail for sexual assault to viral "karen"...
Vlogbrothers
Uncomfortable Nuance: Natural Gas Edition
I almost titled this video "Is fracking good?" but I decided not to do that because, like, obviously, no. Anything that increases the amount of fossil fuels we can get out of the ground is bad. But, at the same time, natural gas is used...