Crash Course
Ecology - Rules for Living on Earth: Crash Course Biology
Hank introduces us to ecology - the study of the rules of engagement for all of us earthlings - which seeks to explain why the world looks and acts the way it does. The world is crammed with things, both animate and not, that have been...
Be Smart
Orchid Mantis: Looks That Kill
Many creatures wear disguises in order to keep safe from predators, but there are some that dress to kill. Orchid mantises are one of nature's most awesome examples of aggressive mimicry. These killer insects are almost indistinguishable...
SciShow
A Cure for Ebola, Rabies, & Other Virus Villains?
Viruses are among humanity's greatest threats and it seems like they're always one step ahead of us. But this week, biologists say that they've discovered a new weapon we can use against some of our most nefarious virus enemies - and it...
Amoeba Sisters
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Join the Amoeba Sisters as they compare and contrast asexual reproduction with sexual reproduction. Table of Contents: Intro 00:00 Asexual Reproduction 0:59 Sexual Reproduction 2:21 Disadvantages and Advantages of Sexual Reproduction...
Crash Course Kids
Why No Polar Pineapples
Plants are amazing. Really! Photosynthesis is an incredible thing. But it also means that some plants can't live everywhere. They need to get the right amount of sunlight for the right amount of time. In this episode of Crash Course...
SciShow
Why Do Cats Like Catnip?
Catnip! Cats roll in it, rub their cheeks on it and paw at it... but what is it about this stuff that gets our feline friends caught up in such a frenzy?
TED-Ed
The epic of Gilgamesh, the king who tried to conquer death | Soraya Field Fiorio
In 1849, in the ancient city of Nineveh in Iraq, archaeologists sifted through dusty remains, hoping to find records to prove that Bible stories were true. What they found instead was a 4,000-year-old story inscribed on crumbling clay...
SciShow Kids
How Plants Drink Fog! | SciShow Kids
Trees need water to grow, so how do Redwood trees get so big, despite the fact that it gets so dry?
First Grade Next Generation Science Standards
Crosscutting Concept:
Structure and Function: The way an object is shaped or structured...
TED Talks
TED: How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business | Achenyo Idachaba
The water hyacinth may look like a harmless, even beautiful flowering plant -- but it's actually an invasive aquatic weed that clogs waterways, stopping trade, interrupting schooling and disrupting everyday life. In this scourge, green...
SciShow
7 of Australia's Most Terrifying Inhabitants
If you've spent any time on the internet, you know that Australia is host to all sorts of horrible spiders and snakes. But that doesn't even begin to cover the myriad of dangerous, sometimes deadly, plants and animals you might encounter...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is the rarest color in nature? | Victoria Hwang
Plants, animals, or minerals found in nature bear almost every color imaginable. There are two factors that influence what hues you see in the wild: physics and evolution. So, which colors are you least likely to see in the natural...
SciShow Kids
The Science of Fall | Compilation | SciShow Kids
The leaves are falling from the trees and the air is getting chilly where Jessi and Squeaks live, which can only mean one thing: it's fall! And to celebrate the season, they've put together a bunch of videos about all the fun things you...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The threat of invasive species - Jennifer Klos
Massive vines that blanket the southern United States, climbing high as they uproot trees and swallow buildings. A ravenous snake that is capable of devouring an alligator. Rabbit populations that eat themselves into starvation. These...
SciShow
The Hardcore Crickets That Only Live on Bare Lava
Some animals live in pretty extreme places, but the lava cricket might be the most hardcore of them all. These crickets have only been observed right after volcanic eruptions, and scientists have questions, like “How does a flightless...
MinuteEarth
How Much Air Can A Tree Hold? #TeamTrees
🌲🌲🌲 Go to https://teamtrees.org 🌲🌲🌲 #TeamTrees We reached 20 million, but let's keep on planting! Trees can take an astounding amount of carbon out of the air, which is good, because we need to do that times a trillion....
SciShow
The Truth About Chocolate and Your Health
There are claims floating around that chocolate might actually be good for you, and SciShow is here to help separate fact from fiction.
SciShow
Plants and Higher CO₂ #shorts #science #SciShow #ClimeworksTeamEarth #climatechange #climeworks
Plants and Higher CO₂ #shorts #science #SciShow #ClimeworksTeamEarth #climatechange #climeworks
Amoeba Sisters
Protists and Fungi
Get introduced to protists and fungi with the Amoeba Sisters! This video explores basic cell type, mode of feeding, habitat examples, and ecology of both protists and fungi. This video also mentions a few examples of how protists and...
MinutePhysics
Can We Survive Curiosity?
There's a March for Science happening all over the world: http://marchforscience.com This is a video about how science is both inherently political and apolitical. And how hopefully we won't end up in nuclear war... REFERENCES: Language...
TED Talks
Laura Boykin: How we're using DNA tech to help farmers fight crop diseases
Nearly 800 million people worldwide depend on cassava for survival -- but this critical food source is under attack by entirely preventable viruses, says computational biologist and TED Senior Fellow Laura Boykin. She takes us to the...
SciShow
Eating Your Immunizations
For those with a fear of needles, edible vaccines seem like some distant utopian dream, but that dream may soon be a reality... for chickens.
PBS
Should We Colonize Venus Instead of Mars?
Mars One. The Mars Rover. Bruno Mars. Mars Bars. It's pretty clear we're OBSESSED with the idea of Mars, especially in regard to it being a potential colony for earthlings. But is that really the best option? Is there a better place for...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How corn conquered the world | Chris A. Kniesly
Corn currently accounts for more than one tenth of our global crop production. And over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow Dent #2. This means that humans grow more Yellow Dent #2 than any other plant on the planet. So...
SciShow
The Real Reason Peppers are Spicy
SciShow’s hot take: Peppers don’t produce that spicy goodness for the reason you think!