SciShow
Do You Really Have a New Body Every 7 Years?
You may have heard the rumor. Every seven years your body becomes a whole new person. But is there anything to this? Check out this SciShow episode to find out!
SciShow
Why Do Prosthetic Limbs Feel Way Heavier Than Biological Ones?
Because biological limbs are connected to our skeletons, we don't notice that they weigh a lot! As technology develops, scientists have designed lighter, more functional prostheses and the latest can even use the skeleton like a...
PBS
When We First Walked
Fossilized footprints have proved that human ancestors were already striding across the landscape 3.6 million years ago. But who started them on that path? What species pioneered this style of locomotion? Who was the first to walk?
Crash Course
Chordates - CrashCourse Biology
Hank introduces us to ourselves by taking us on a journey through the fascinatingly diverse phyla known as chordata. And the next time someone asks you who you are, you can give them the facts: you're a mammalian amniotic tetrapodal...
MinuteEarth
Which Is Worse?
A broken bone might seem worse than a sprain, but you'll get over it much more quickly.
SciShow Kids
Your Super Skeleton!
Maybe you’ve seen skeletons in museums, or in Halloween decorations, but do you know how powerful your skeleton really is? Learn some fun facts about your bones!
SciShow
CSI Special Insects Unit: Forensic Entomology
Michael Aranda walks you through the crime-fighting science of forensic entomology, the study of insects used in criminal investigations. As if you needed more reasons to love bugs. But be warned: You might not want to watch this during...
SciShow Kids
All About Your Body! | Human Body Compilation
The human body is a complicated thing! To be able to move, fight off diseases, and even see colors, lots of different systems and organs need to work together. Squeaks' robot body is pretty complicated, too, so Jessi has put together a...
SciShow
Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef, and a Zika Update
This week on SciShow news we have some very unfortunate reports from scientists concerning the Great Barrier Reef. However, scientists have also created a 3-D model of Zika Virus, which is one step towards finding out how it functions.
PBS
An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs
Our image of dinosaurs has been constantly changing since naturalists started studying them about 350 years ago. Taken together, these pictures can tell us a whole lot about just how much we have learned. Let's explore the history of...
Bozeman Science
The Skeletal System
Paul Andersen describes the important features of the skeletal system. He starts by comparing and contrasting endoskeletons and exoskeletons. He then explains how the human skeleton provides support, movement, storage, blood production...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Fish: Anatomy, Behavior, and Classification
This video provides an overview of different sea creatures, explaining which ones are fish and which ones are mammals. It also delves into the anatomy and characteristics of fish, including their fins, circulatory system, feeding habits,...
Curated Video
The Science of Taste: Exploring the Wonders of our Tongue
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of the tongue and its role in our sense of taste. They discuss the basic tastes our tongues can detect, the number of taste buds in our body, and how taste and smell work together to...
Curated Video
Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
Here, we will understand more about hypertext markup language (HTML), JavaScript, and the hypertext preprocessor.
Curated Video
The ANATOMY that Da Vinci got WRONG
It's undeniable that Leonardo Da Vinci made a great contribution to the subject of human anatomy. He created gorgeous anatomical illustrations that changed the course of medicine. But like every human being, he got some things wrong. In...
Curated Video
The Elements: Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a versatile element, found in our DNA as well as fireworks and fertilisers. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Phosphorus helps convert food into energy. Phosphorus is found in our DNA. Compounds of phosphorus...
Curated Video
Bones
Bones are living, growing tissues. What are they made of and how do they develop from young to old? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Bones support the body and protect vital organs. When you are born you have around 300 bones,...
Curated Video
Body Crash
When a significant collision occurs, extreme forces can cause serious damage to the car and its passengers. How do airbags and seatbelts work to reduce the forces that are exerted on the body? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. If a car...
Curated Video
The Elements: Potassium
Potassium is one of the most unpredictable elements, a soft metal that is essential to life. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Potassium is a soft metal. In our bodies potassium compounds help keep us healthy. Potassium...
Curated Video
Big Al
How scientists pieced together the life and death of an Allosaurus called "Big Al" by studying his bones. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Big Al is one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever discovered. His...
Curated Video
What is an Arthropod?
With over a million known species, arthropods are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Find out more about their shared characteristics. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key...
Curated Video
Dissection: Leg
We dissect and examine a frog's leg and muscles. The skin is removed and the leg is bent back and forth to see how pairs of antagonistic muscles work. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Muscles contract to cause movement. Muscles...
Curated Video
An Ancient Olympian
What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy....
Curated Video
Growing Pains
Learn how bones change shape to form the adult skeleton, the problems this causes for growing teenagers, and how to ensure healthy bones for life. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Hormones released during puberty cause a rapid...