NBC & YouTube actually asked us to make TWO videos for the Democratic Presidential Debate on January 17th, 2016. Here's the video that DIDN'T get shown at the debate. Want to learn more about the topic in this week's video? Here are some...

In this video Paul Andersen talks about the impacts of human growth on the environment and on themselves. The population, affluence, and destructive technology of a population impact the environment according to the IPAT equation. An...

We all know that the Earth is huge, but what is it made of? Join Jessi and Squeaks for a fun activity to learn about Earth's layers, and to make your own model of Earth!

New research is changing our ideas about the history of Mars's moons and we might have found the most active region of space.

In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about two of the four spheres that make up our planet; The Geosphere and the Biosphere. What's in these spheres? How do they affect us? How do they fit into the puzzle that is Earth?...

The second part of our two part tale of the puzzle that is Earth. In this episode, Sabrina talks about the Hydrosphere and the Atmosphere and what is contained in each one. Let's dive in!!! This first series is based on 5th grade...

We've already talked about how the Earth is divided into four spheres (The Hydrosphere, the Biosphere, the Geosphere, and the Atmosphere). But, how do these different sphere interact with each other? In this episode of Crash Course Kids,...

Explore the four inner rocky planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of the solar system!

Explore the four gas giant planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of our solar system!

Astronomers found a galaxy older than almost any we’ve ever seen before, and we have a new, faster method to use in our search for habitable planets.

Tag along with Jessi and Squeaks to learn how to make your very own model of the Solar System!

Paul Andersen explains the structure, function and importance of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). He begins by describing the specific structure of the molecule and its three main parts: adenine, ribose sugar, and phosphate groups. He...

The fourth planet from the sun and the outermost of the terrestrial planets, Mars has long been a popular spot for missions and imagination. Phil walks you through the planet's topography, core, and features. We'll take a look back to...

Explore the mysteries of "Mars" with our catchy video that makes learning about the Red Planet exciting and fun! Perfect for kids, this tune will spark your imagination and teach you fascinating facts about Mars and its unique features.

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in a galaxy 12 billion light-years away: complex organic molecules, the basic building blocks of life. This finding, glimpsing into the universe's infancy, suggests that the fundamental...

"The Little Prince" is a timeless tale that explores deep themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human nature through the whimsical adventures of a young prince who travels from planet to planet. As he encounters various...

Exoplanet TOI 1227 b is being bombarded by x-rays from its host red dwarf star, causing it to “shrink from the size of Jupiter with a thick atmosphere to a small, barren world,” according to the NASA Chandra team.



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Coyote and Mario are on the hunt for prehistoric shark teeth the size of your hand! Teaming up with real fossil experts—and world-record-breaking explorer Lexie Limitless—they’re diving into the mud to see who can score the biggest...

A satellite in elliptical orbit speeds up as it approaches the planet—thanks to angular momentum conservation. Learn how to calculate angular speed at perihelion using Kepler’s laws and orbital geometry.

A flyover simulation of what the world's major cities will look like after the climate warms two to four degrees and the oceans rise dozens of feet/meters.

From land to sea to space, scientists are using incredible tools to make new discoveries. These are the ten largest instruments in use around the world.

Researchers have discovered the most similar planet yet to Earth, 1,400 light-years away. Kepler-452b orbits its star in 385 days, just 20 days longer than our own year. Its star is just 4% larger, a billion and a half years older, and...

Interesting facts about 'The Martian,' a critically acclaimed science fiction movie starring Matt Damon that tells the story of a NASA astronaut who gets stranded on Mars.

A straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...