SciShow
How Tattoos Really Work... At Least in Mice
People have been getting tattoos for thousands of years, but we've never quite been sure why the ink sticks around under our skin. A group of researchers now think they might have the answer. Plus, scientists are on the road to making...
SciShow
Can Your Environment Affect Your DNA? | Epigenetics Explained
Did you know that your environment and lived experiences can actually affect your DNA? Welcome to the world of epigenetics! In this fun episode of SciShow, Hank & his clone Circus Hank explain the power of epigenetics, which studies the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The history of tattoos - Addison Anderson
If you have a tattoo, you're part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time? Addison Anderson tracks the history of...
3Blue1Brown
Tattoos on Math
After a friend of mine got a tattoo with a representation of the cosecant function, it got me thinking about how there's another sense in which this function is a tattoo on math, so to speak.
SciShow
How Tattoos Really Work... At Least in Mice
People have been getting tattoos for thousands of years, but we've never quite been sure why the ink sticks around under our skin. A group of researchers now think they might have the answer. Plus, scientists are on the road to making...
SciShow Kids
How Do Temporary Tattoos Work?
If you’ve ever had a tattoo, you know that putting them on is pretty easy: just press on them with a wet towel for 30 seconds and they stick right on! But there’s a whole lot of science going on in that 30 seconds!
TED Talks
Scott Summit: Beautiful artificial limbs
Prosthetics can't replicate the look and feel of lost limbs but they can carry a lot of personality. Designer Scott Summit shows 3D-printed, individually designed prosthetic legs that are unabashedly artificial and completely personal --...
TED Talks
TED: The restorative power of medical tattoos | Becky Barker
Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aftermath of a procedure or illness. Paramedical tattooist Becky Barker shares the art and...
TED Talks
Carson Bruns: Could a tattoo help you stay healthy?
Can we make tattoos both beautiful and functional? Nanotechnologist Carson Bruns shares his work creating high-tech tattoos that react to their environment -- like color-changing ink that can tell you when you're getting a sunburn -- and...
TED Talks
Dan Ariely: Beware conflicts of interest
In this short talk, psychologist Dan Ariely tells two personal stories that explore scientific conflict of interest: How the pursuit of knowledge and insight can be affected, consciously or not, by shortsighted personal goals. When we're...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes tattoos permanent? - Claudia Aguirre
The earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? Claudia Aguirre details the different methods,...
SciShow
The Science of Getting (and Getting Rid of) a Tattoo
Why are tattoos permanent? How do you deliver the ink? And how do you remove a tattoo if you no longer want it?
3Blue1Brown
Tattoos on Math
After a friend of mine got a tattoo with a representation of the cosecant function, it got me thinking about how there's another sense in which this function is a tattoo on math, so to speak.
Crash Course
The Integumentary System, Part 1 - Skin Deep: Crash Course A&P
Anatomy & Physiology continues with a look at your biggest organ - your skin. -- Table of Contents: All About Skin 0:22 Epidermis, Dermis, & Hypodermis 1:30 Melanin And Keratin Cells 2:15 Ensure You Get A Good Tattoo 8:01
Curated Video
Maradona: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of a Football Legend
This video provides a glimpse into the life and struggles of Diego Maradona, the World Cup champion and football mega star. From his incredible on-field talent to his battles with addiction, marital issues, and health scares, Maradona's...
Curated Video
Factpack: Forensics
The forensic and other techniques detectives use to identify victims. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
Curated Video
It’s Never Turtles All the Way Down
Several mythologies from around the world imagined that the world sits on the back of a turtle. Centuries later, we end up with the whimsically iconic phrase “it's turtles all the way down.” Let's explore the origins of the phrase, some...
Curated Video
Why Does Every Culture Have Myths About Trees?
Cultures around the world have venerated trees for thousands of years, often seeing them as gifts from or manifestations of Gods. With their impressive size, longevity, and ability to support life, it’s hard not to see trees as divine....
Great Big Story
The Oldest Tattooing Family in the World
Discover the ancient art of pilgrimage tattoos in the Holy Land, passed down through generations and embraced by travelers worldwide.
Great Big Story
Redemption Ink, Transforming lives through tattoo cover-ups
Discover Dave Cutlip's journey from prison to founder of Redemption Ink, helping people erase hate tattoos for a fresh start.
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Fruit Labeling: The Rise of Laser Tattooed Produce
The video discusses the innovative use of lasers to tattoo fruit in the food industry, replacing traditional labels. This process allows for information to be directly etched onto the fruit's skin, making it readable and scannable. The...
The Guardian
Rebranded: how Survivors Ink is erasing the marks of the US sex trafficking industry
Pimp-led prostitution is one of the most violent and prolific forms of trafficking found in the US, with hundreds of thousands of women sold annually for commercial gain. Many are branded with tattoos by their traffickers as a sign of...