Birds fly south, humans bundle up, but what do insects do to survive the winter? From creating antifreeze-like alcohols to burrowing in the ground, bugs have a few solutions to carry on.

Hot Air Balloons! They're those big, beautiful balloons people can float up to the sky in-- but how do they get up there?!

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object. The temperature is proportional to the average kinetic energy according to the Kelvin scale. At absolute zero...

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!

Are there ways to terraform Mars -- that is, make it habitable for humans? Some scientists think so. They have big plans, but they also face some big obstacles.

Today we’re talking about heat transfer and the different mechanisms behind it. We’ll explore conduction, the thermal conductivity of materials, convection, boundary layers, and radiation.

Paul Andersen explains how organisms are able to regulate their internal body temperature (or not). He starts with a brief description conduction, convection, radiation and metabolism. He contrasts ectotherms and endotherms. He also...

On July 26, 1943, Los Angeles was blanketed by a thick gas that stung people’s eyes and blocked out the Sun. Panicked residents believed their city had been attacked using chemical warfare. But the cloud wasn’t an act of war. It was...

The technology we use to keep cool is heating the world in a vicious feedback cycle, so we need to improve it and use it less.

On the 4th of July, Americans like to celebrate the things that make the United States unique, and a lot of those things have to do with our geography. That remarkable geography is also responsible for some pretty unique weather, and...

Over its lifetime, the Earth has seen plenty of climate change. About 50 million years ago the planet experienced extreme cooling, and all from a little fern.

Have you ever wondered how animals stay warm in the winter? Learn all about their natural cozy coats and the other awesome tricks they use to make it through the cold conditions!

This video explores the mysterious mass extinction event that occurred 450 million years ago, potentially triggered by an Ice Age. It delves into the impact on marine life, with clues found in ancient rock formations in northern Africa.

Jessi and Squeaks are ready to go outside, but before they do, Jessi needs to make sure to put on sunscreen so that she doesn't get a sunburn!

Learn about different types of weather and how to keep track of your weather observations!

Today we’re going to talk about two types of cyclones: mid-latitude cyclones and tropical cyclones. Mid-latitude cyclones are huge weather systems that bring day-to-day weather in the mid-latitudes. They're the reason the weather is...

On a cold day, sometimes people will say "I'm freezing!," even though they aren't actually frozen like ice. But there is a very special animal that can say "I'm freezing" and mean it: wood frogs! Join Jessi and Squeaks to...

Some animals have a special kind of fat below their skin to stay warm in the chilly months. Follow along with this special experiment to learn more about how blubber works!

At the beginning of the Triassic Period, with the continents locked together from pole-to-pole in the supercontinent of Pangea, the world is hot, flat, and very, very dry. But then 234 million years ago, the climate suddenly changed for...

With rising temperatures and seas, massive droughts, and changing landscapes, successfully adapting to climate change is increasingly important. For humans, this can mean using technology to find solutions. But for some plants and...

Mister Brown and Squeaks are learning all about different cycles, or patterns, as they get ready for summer!

Have you ever wondered if there is anyone (or anything) else out there in the universe? Well, you're not alone. But what would alien life look like? And what would their food chains and food webs look like? In this episode of Crash...

You might have clothes, like a hat or a warm, cozy sweater, that are made of wool. You might even know that a lot of wool comes from sheep! But do you know how wool goes from growing on a sheep to being made into a sweater?

It's raining where Jessi and Squeaks live, so they decided to bust out some books and read up on a special kind of forest where it rains almost every day!