SciShow
Gregor Mendel: Great Minds
Hank brings us the story of Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk who, with the help of a garden full of pea plants, discovered the fundamental properties of inheritance and paved the way for modern genetics. He also gives us the dirt on a...
SciShow
5 Scientists Too Smart for Their Time
You often hear of brilliant scientific discoveries that took decades to become recognized, often by scientists too smart for their time! Join Hank and look back on a few of our episodes about scientists who deserve a little more...
SciShow
Understanding COVID-19
This video was recorded on 12/8/2020. Hank and our content manager, Alexis, interviewed Dr. Howard Bauchner, the Editor in Chief of the JAMA network of medical journals. They discussed some of the surprising things that we've learned...
TED Talks
TED: 5 transformational policies for a prosperous and sustainable world | Johan Rockstrom
In a talk about how we can build a robust future without wrecking the planet, sustainability expert Johan Rockstrom debuts the Earth3 model -- a new methodology that combines the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the nine planetary...
SciShow
We Don't All Have a "Mind's Eye" | Aphantasia
Some people don’t have or use visual imagination, or the “mind’s eye.” Many with this condition, called aphantasia, might not even realize that they’re experiencing the world differently, but this difference offers a new window into how...
SciShow
Understanding COVID-19
Hank and our content manager, Alexis, interviewed Dr. Howard Bauchner, the Editor in Chief of the JAMA network of medical journals. They discussed some of the surprising things that we've learned since the beginning of the pandemic and...
SciShow
The Sex Lives of Early Humans
Hank talks about ancient sexy times, and how we know that early humans were getting it on with all kinds of folks.
SciShow
Gregor Mendel: Great Minds
Hank brings us the story of Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk who, with the help of a garden full of pea plants, discovered the fundamental properties of inheritance and paved the way for modern genetics. He also gives us the dirt on a...
SciShow
5 Undervalued Scientists: Great Minds Compilation
Take some time with us to look back on a few of our episodes about scientists who deserve a little more recognition than they got.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What's the difference between a scientific law and theory? - Matt Anticole
Chat with a friend about an established scientific theory, and she might reply, "Well, that's just a theory." But a conversation about an established scientific law rarely ends with "Well, that's just a law." Why is that? What is the...
Curated Video
The Legacy of John Newlands
The story of chemist John Newlands and his theory of the "Law of Octaves" that related chemical elements to notes in the musical scale. Did the scientific community accept his unusual theory and does it hold up to the laws of modern...
Curated Video
Uncovering Forests Beneath Antarctica's Ice
The discovery of fossilized trees and other plant remains in Antarctica, dating back over 260 million years, has forced scientists to reconsider the continent's history. These findings suggest that the region, now known for being the...
Curated Video
The Demarcation Problem
Princeton historian of science Michael Gordin reflects upon the so-called demarcation problem: how can we find a way to objectively distinguish science from pseudo-science? He relates how it’s a very old and surprisingly complex issue.
Curated Video
Guarding Your Turf
Princeton historian of science Michael Gordin uses the example of Immanuel Velikovsky to describe how those on the fringe of academic disciplines have to be even more vigilant than others about ensuring that they keep out people they...
Neuro Transmissions
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Grad School
When I started grad school, there was so much I didn't know. Now that I've finished my PhD and have successfully completed graduate school, it seems right to pass on the bits of advice I've collected during my experience. This is a...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Holiday Unboxing
In this episode streamed on Dec. 20, 2018, we get into the holiday spirit with a special holiday unboxing episode, where we showcase some of the amazing gifts NASA’s Ames Research Center has contributed to the agency’s mission of...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Understanding COVID-19 Variants
This video provides an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the origins of the virus, the impact on society, the development of vaccines, the emergence of variants, and the importance of global cooperation and vaccination in...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Sylvain Costes Talks About NASA’s Treasure Trove of Space Biology Data
A conversation with Sylvain Costes, the Project Manager for GeneLab, a space biology database run out of NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Moon Geology
David Kring and Julie Stopar detail interesting lunar research and how they're preparing for continued lunar surface exploration through the Artemis program. HWHAP Episode 236.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Apollo 17
Dr. Harrison Schmitt, the Apollo 17 lunar module pilot and the only geologist to walk on the Moon, discusses the 50th anniversary of the Apollo program, his Apollo 17 mission, what is scientifically interesting about the Moon, and what...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Natalie Batalha Talks About Hunting Exoplanets with the Kepler Space Telescope
A conversation with one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Natalie Batalha, the Kepler mission project scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Ian Brosnan and Colin Williams Talk About the USGS Moving to NASA Ames
A conversation with Ian Brosnan from NASA and Colin Williams from the USGS. This is the first episode of a mini-series about NASA and USGS collaboration. To hear more from Ian Brosnan, listen to his previous NASA in Silicon Valley...
The Wall Street Journal
Deep Dive: The Big Shift in AI-Driven Care
Can algorithms trained on data detect and diagnose diseases like Covid-19 better than humans? Tech executives discuss the potential of AI-driven tools to help in detecting and preventing medical conditions.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Jerry Davis Talks About Cybersecurity and Information Sharing at NASA
A conversation with Jerry Davis, the Chief Information Officer at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.