Instructional Video5:02
SciShow

3 Myths About Astronaut Food

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists have come up with some really creative ways to keep astronauts well fed in space for days and months at a time. But you should take some stories about space food with a grain of salt.
Instructional Video16:25
TED Talks

Brian Cox: Why we need the explorers

12th - Higher Ed
In tough economic times, our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself, powering innovation and a profound...
Instructional Video4:01
SciShow

The Stardust Mission: Collecting Comet Dust in Space

12th - Higher Ed
Around 20 years ago NASA launched a spacecraft to study the comet Wild-2. What it brought back would cause scientists to wonder whether the building blocks of life could have arrived at Earth on a comet.
Instructional Video4:43
SciShow

Take a Tour of Jupiter and Saturn

12th - Higher Ed
If you could pilot a spaceship into Jupiter and Saturn, would you ever hit anything solid? And what's it like in there? SciShow Space takes you on a tour of the two biggest gas giants in the solar system.
Instructional Video4:10
SciShow

Take a Trip to Titan!

12th - Higher Ed
Get your gasmasks ready because we're taking a trip to Titan! Reid Reimers tells us all about the mysterious moon.
Instructional Video3:55
SciShow

The Biggest Volcano in the Solar System

12th - Higher Ed
Get to know Olympus Mons on Mars, the biggest volcano in the solar system, and find out why a planet that's smaller than Earth has volcanoes that are bigger than ours!
Instructional Video3:39
SciShow Kids

Comets and Asteroids!

K - 5th
Our journey through the solar system continues, as Jessi gives you a close look at comets and asteroids!
Instructional Video14:32
Crash Course

The Sun & The Earth: Crash Course Big History

12th - Higher Ed
In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about our Sun, and the formation of the planets. We're going to focus on the formation and development of the Earth, because that's where people live. You'll learn about the...
Instructional Video3:31
SciShow Kids

Where Did the Moon Come From?

K - 5th
Do you love to look at a big, beautiful full moon in the night sky? So do Jessi and Squeaks! But how did the moon get up there? And what is it made of?
Instructional Video3:57
SciShow

Why Are the Inner and Outer Planets Different?

12th - Higher Ed
The planets in our solar system have a very specific order. But have you wondered why they have the order they do?
Instructional Video6:46
SciShow

Pluto Might Have a Liquid Water Ocean! SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Pluto might seem like the least likely place to find liquid water, but thanks to New Horizons, we have new information about oceans on the dwarf planet and more from the outer reaches of the solar system!
Instructional Video5:21
SciShow

A New Origin Story for Mars’s Moons

12th - Higher Ed
New research is changing our ideas about the history of Mars's moons and we might have found the most active region of space.
Instructional Video3:48
SciShow Kids

Explore the Solar System: The Rocky Planets

K - 5th
Explore the four inner rocky planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of the solar system!
Instructional Video3:51
SciShow Kids

Explore the Solar System: The Gas Giants

K - 5th
Explore the four gas giant planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of our solar system!
Instructional Video5:11
SciShow

Spotted The First Inside-Out Planetary Nebula - SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
An inside out planetary nebula has given astronomers insight into what might happen in our own solar system someday, and it's that time of year again to search for shooting stars.
Instructional Video4:33
SciShow

We Found One of the Oldest Galaxies Ever!

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video5:57
SciShow

The Legacy of the Spitzer Space Telescope - SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
On January 30, 2020, we had to say goodbye to NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope after more thank 16 years of revolutionizing infrared astronomy. Today, SciShow sends it off and says thank you by taking a look back at it’s incredible legacy.
Instructional Video11:44
Crash Course

Comets

12th - Higher Ed
Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil explains comets. Comets are chunks of ice and rock that orbit the Sun. When they get near the Sun the ice turns into gas, forming the long tail, and also releases dust that forms a different tail....
Instructional Video4:38
SciShow Kids

Let's Make the Solar System

K - 5th
Tag along with Jessi and Squeaks to learn how to make your very own model of the Solar System!
Instructional Video10:01
Crash Course

Mars

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video8:36
Curated Video

The History of Migration: From Animals to Humans

3rd - 12th
This video explores the concept of migration, highlighting how animals, including humans, migrate for various reasons. It delves into the migratory patterns of ducks, fish, and even planets. Additionally, it discusses the ancient...
Instructional Video4:28
Curated Video

Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through Space

Pre-K - 3rd
Go on an exciting journey through our solar system as they explore planets, stars, moons, comets, and asteroids. Learn about the sun at the center, visit each of the eight planets, and discover fascinating facts about space. This...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

The Fascinating Truth About the Moon: Exploring its Mysteries and Impact on Earth

3rd - 12th
This video provides fascinating insights into the moon, debunking common misconceptions and revealing intriguing facts. From the existence of the far side of the moon to its impact on Earth's stability and climate, the video explores the...
Instructional Video2:43
Curated Video

Meteorites: From Shooting Stars to Ancient Clues

3rd - 12th
This video explores the fascinating world of meteorites, discussing their size, frequency of occurrence, and their role in meteor showers. It also highlights the rarity of meteorites making landfall and the largest known meteorite, the...