Crash Course
Science Journalism - Crash Course Statistics
We’ve talked a lot in this series about how often you see data and statistics in the news and on social media - which is ALL THE TIME! But how do you know who and what you can trust? Today, we’re going to talk about how we, as consumers,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is obesity? - Mia Nacamulli
Obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. But what is the distinction between being overweight and being obese?...
TED Talks
TED: The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and brings...
SciShow
Does Sensory Deprivation Really Help You Think?
Sensory deprivation tanks have grown in popularity recently, and while the research is not extensive, scientists have found some positive effects from spending some time without so much stimulation.
SciShow
5 Problems With Plastic and How We Can Fix Them | Compilation
Though not everyone is excited about it, plastics are pretty much everywhere. But what problems are they causing and is there anything we can do to solve those problems?
SciShow
Does Stretching Before Exercise Actually Help?
It seems like a good idea to stretch before exercising, but does it actually prevent injuries, or improve your performance?
SciShow
4 Common Misconceptions About Antidepressants, Debunked
Mental health is incredibly complex, due in no small part to the complicated interactions of chemicals and neuroreceptors in our brains. Here are four common misconceptions about antidepressants, and what the science behind them actually...
SciShow
The Sad Truth About the Turmeric in Your Golden Latte
Now seems like a golden opportunity to talk about the positive health benefits of that turmeric in your morning latte.
TED Talks
TED: Why we're more honest with machines than people | Anne Scherer
TED talks about why we're more honest with machines than people | Anne Scherer
SciShow
Why Do So Many People Fall for Robocalls and E-mail Scams?
Many robocalls and email scams are super blatantly obvious. Yet every year, people lose billions of dollars to these frauds - and the reasons why may be more psychologically devious than you think.
SciShow
Why Does Pet Therapy Work? (It’s Not Just Cute Dogs)
Many studies have shown that pets can relieve anxiety, stress, and provide comfort, but why pet therapy is effective has a lot more to do with us than our furry pals.
SciShow
Why Does Skipping Coffee Give Me Headaches?
I normally drink about ten cups of coffee per day but today I decided to cut back and haven't had any caffeine but now my head hurts and I don't know why do YOU know why!?
SciShow
The Real Reason It's So Hard to Lose Weight
You probably know that losing weight is really hard. But it may not be just because of your cheat day frequency; your body actually fights back to make losing weight harder.
SciShow
Good Vibrations
Can you feel them in your fingers? How about in your lungs? Vibrations are all around us, so let’s explore some everyday vibrations!
SciShow
Why You Probably Can’t Predict Your Own Happiness
Humans generally have a good idea of whether something will make us happy or unhappy, but it turns out we’re not great at knowing exactly how much.
SciShow
Why Do So Many People Share and Believe Fake News?
Fake news spreads across the Internet like wildfire, and might even spread more quickly than real news!
SciShow
Are Colors Real?
The sky is blue, but according to whom? Could the rules of our language affect the way we perceive color?
SciShow
Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?
It's common knowledge: you drink a lot of coffee, you're definitely going to poop. What isn't common knowledge is why your body reacts that way
SciShow
All About Allergies
What are allergies? How are they caused, and what can people do to prevent them? SciShow explains!
SciShow
Does Birth Order Affect Your Personality?
I bet you've heard about the birth order cliche: The oldest child is responsible, the middle one is a rebel, and the youngest is spoiled. This stereotype might apply to you and your siblings, but is it universal?
SciShow
6 Common Misconceptions About Cancer
Today we take a look at six misconceptions about cancer that seem plausible, but just don't hold up. Chapters SHARKS DON'T GET CANCER & TAKING SHARK CARTILAGE SUPPLEMENTS WILL CURE OR PREVENT CANCER 0:45 IF YOU HAVE CANCER YOU SHOULD...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you outsmart this logical fallacy? | Alex Gendler
Meet Lucy. She was a math major in college, and aced all her courses in probability and statistics. Which do you think is more likely: that Lucy is a portrait artist, or that Lucy is a portrait artist who also plays poker? How do we know...
SciShow
Does Everyone Have a ‘Midlife Crisis’?
Midlife crises are a common plot device in films, TV shows, and books. Like most psychological phenomena, though, they don’t always get it quite right.