Instructional Video8:51
SciShow

5 Science-Backed Barbecue Tips

12th - Higher Ed
It's barbecue season around the SciShow office, which means applying our knowledge of science to this delicious outdoor past-time.
Instructional Video10:01
SciShow

The Viruses That Changed Our World

12th - Higher Ed
While viruses can be deadly and completely wreak havoc on humanity, they can also sometimes change our world for the better. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow and learn the truth about the viruses that have shaped humanity...
Instructional Video5:31
SciShow

The Trouble with This Year's Flu Season

12th - Higher Ed
We here at SciShow know of two things that can help you get through this flu season: a flu shot, and watching this video. Make sure you do both! Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video7:57
SciShow

The Top 10 Deadliest Plants (They Can Kill You!)

12th - Higher Ed
Some plants and flowers can be beautiful, but also extremely deadly. Join SciShow's Michael Aranda for a look into the top 10 deadliest plants, and find out just how toxic they are to humans and animals. ----------
Instructional Video4:48
SciShow

The Engineering Secrets of the World's Toughest Beetle

12th - Higher Ed
This arthropod may look modest, but it actually used brilliant engineering to become the world’s most resilient beetle - and we might be able to use its design for our own engineering purposes.
Instructional Video4:23
SciShow

The Deal with Protein

12th - Higher Ed
People like to say all kinds of things about protein – like, you need to eat lots of it to build muscle and lose weight. The truth is, the science of protein and how your body uses it is much more complicated than that. Hosted by: Hank...
Instructional Video7:21
SciShow

The 5 Most Important Molecules in Your Body

12th - Higher Ed
Your body has all sorts of complicated processes going on, and a lot of them are carried out by incredibly powerful molecules. We’re not talking nutrients -- we’re talking about 5 of the molecules that keep you ticking!
Instructional Video10:35
SciShow

Shrimp Treadmills and 5 Other Odd Research Projects

12th - Higher Ed
Science isn't always a straightforward process. Here are 6 seemingly odd but absolutely creative ways researchers have approached their subjects.
Instructional Video10:25
SciShow

How Plant Grafting Actually Works and Why It's So Cool

12th - Higher Ed
Have you heard of plant grafting? With this age-old trick, you can get a tree to bear fruit in half the time, not to mention a myriad of other miracles! Learn all about what grafting can do for you in this SciShow episode hosted by Rose...
Instructional Video10:21
SciShow

How Much Junk Is in Your DNA Trunk?

12th - Higher Ed
The human genome is 3.2 billion base pairs long and contains around 20,000 genes, but how much of that is garbage? Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video11:33
SciShow

How AI Could Change Biology

12th - Higher Ed
You've likely been seeing the rise of AI technology everywhere—and some people are pretty concerned about what it could mean for the future. But did you know it might hold the key to understanding, and even changing, parts of our...
Instructional Video10:16
SciShow

7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Cooking with Science

12th - Higher Ed
Your kitchen really is your own personal science lab, so here are some science-based cooking tricks to make tastier, healthier, and awesomer meals.
Instructional Video5:45
SciShow

Why Herpes Is the Most Talented Virus Ever

12th - Higher Ed
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?
Instructional Video3:25
SciShow

Why Does Hair Get Frizzy When It's Humid?

12th - Higher Ed
Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring this video. Go to http://buyraycon.com/scishow and check out some of their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!
Instructional Video1:42
SciShow

Why Are Flamingos Pink?

12th - Higher Ed
What makes flamingos go from grey to pink? And can the same thing happen in humans? Quick Questions explains! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video11:07
TED Talks

TED: A virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin

12th - Higher Ed
What if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy? In a talk about breakthrough science, synthetic biologist Jason W. Chin describes his team's work rewriting the genetic blueprint of cells to create a...
Instructional Video8:09
Bozeman Science

LS1A - Structure and Function

12th - Higher Ed
How do the structures of organisms enable life's functions? Benchmarks for grades 2, 5, 8 and 12 are included.
Instructional Video9:34
Bozeman Science

Cooperative Interactions

12th - Higher Ed
Paul Andersen emphasizes the importance of cooperation in living systems. He starts with a brief description of game theory and why countries at peace do better over the long term. He then explains how microscopic cells cooperate in the...
Instructional Video8:46
Bozeman Science

Environmental Matter Exchange

12th - Higher Ed
Paul Andersen explains how living organisms exchange matter with the environment. The importance of the surface area to volume ratio is emphasized using a simple mathematical model. The essential chemicals for life; water, carbon,...
Instructional Video12:23
Bozeman Science

AP Biology Science Practice 1: Models and Representations

12th - Higher Ed
In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of models and visual representations in an AP Biology class. Science practices are overarching skills and knowledge required to be successful in an AP Biology classroom. Models for each...
Instructional Video5:39
SciShow

The Secret to Better Chocolate Was Inside Us All Along

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers have been able to engineer super-strong fibers made of muscle proteins with the help of protein-assembling microbes. And some other research might eliminate the need to temper chocolate, a part of the chocolate production...
Instructional Video5:36
SciShow

Why These Moths Don't Run Away from Bats

12th - Higher Ed
Being attacked by a predator can be scary, but tiger moths have a very distinguished way to survive predatory bats. Meanwhile, scientists have presented findings on the importance of microbial ecosystems beneath the soil.
Instructional Video4:16
SciShow

The Unsung Scientist Behind the Building Blocks of DNA | Marie M. Daly

12th - Higher Ed
Our understanding of both clogged arteries and the building blocks of DNA are thanks to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Marie M. Daly, the first Black woman in the U.S. to receive a Ph. D. in chemistry.
Instructional Video9:13
Bozeman Science

AP Biology Practice 3 - Formulate Questions

12th - Higher Ed
Paul Andersen explains how to formulate questions to guide discussions and investigations. He starts by describing the proper type of questions that should be asked in an AP Biology classroom. He gives four examples of questions that...