Crash Course
Life Begins: Crash Course Big History
In which Hank and John Green teach you about life on Earth. They won't be giving advice on how life should be lived, because this is a history series. Instead, they'll teach you about the earliest forms of life on Earth, and some of the...
TED Talks
TED: Finding life we can't imagine | Christoph Adami
How do we search for alien life if it's nothing like the life that we know? Christoph Adami shows how he uses his research into artificial life -- self-replicating computer programs -- to find a signature, a "biomarker," that is free of...
TED Talks
Andrew Forrest: A radical plan to end plastic waste
Plastic is an incredible substance for the economy -- and the worst substance possible for the environment, says entrepreneur Andrew Forrest. In a conversation meant to spark debate, Forrest and head of TED Chris Anderson discuss an...
Bozeman Science
The Digestive System
Paul Andersen starts with a brief description of feeding methods. He then details all of the major parts within the human digestive system. This tour starts in the mouth, move down the esophagus, through the stomach, small investing,...
Bozeman Science
Nucleic Acids
Paul Andersen explains the importance and structure of nucleic acids. He begins with an introduction to DNA and RNA. He then describes the important parts of a nucleotide and shows how they are connected through covalent and hydrogen...
SciShow Kids
Diamond, the Super Crystal!
One of the strongest rocks in the world is one that you might not expect, and the story of how it formed deep under the earth is intense!
Bozeman Science
Abiogenesis
Paul Andersen describes how life could have formed on our planet through natural processes. The progression from monomers, to polymers, to protocells and finally to cells is described. The Miller-Urey experiment is described in detail as...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The science of macaroni salad: What's in a molecule? - Josh Kurz
What do macaroni salad and gasoline have in common? They are made of exactly the same stuff -- specifically, the same atoms, just rearranged. So, while we put the former in our mouths and the latter in our cars, they are really just...
Crash Course
Metabolism & Nutrition, part 1: Crash Course A&P
Metabolism is a complex process that has a lot more going on than personal trainers and commercials might have you believe. Today we are exploring some of its key parts, including vital nutrients -- such as water, vitamins, minerals,...
Bozeman Science
Polymers
Paul Andersen explains how polymers are formed from monomers. He describes how carbohydrates, protein and nucleic acids are created through condensation reactions. He also explains how these macromolecules are broken down through the...
Bozeman Science
What is DNA?
Paul Andersen describes the molecular structure of DNA. He describes the major parts of a nucleotide and explains how they are assembled into a nucleic acid. The nitrogenous base, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group make up a single...
Bozeman Science
The Molecules of Life
Paul Andersen describes the macromolecules that make up living organisms. He starts with a brief description of organic chemistry and the importance of functional groups. He also covers both dehydration and hydrolysis in polymerization....
Bozeman Science
The Origin of Life - Scientific Evidence
Paul Andersen discusses scientific evidence of the origin of life on our planet. He begins with a brief discussion of the age of the earth and ends with the future of humanity. He includes geologic, chemical and molecular data.
Curated Video
Protein functions in the human body
Proteins are complex macromolecules that are considered 1 of the 4 macromolecules that make up life. Proteins have many functions beyond being structural components of cells.
Curated Video
Fatty acids
Fatty acids are vital for energy, cell structure, and managing inflammation. Discover their types and functions in the human body. Whether it's saturated, unsaturated, or the crucial omega-3s, we break down how these molecules influence...
Curated Video
Exploring Comets: The Rosetta Mission
This video discusses the mission of the Rosetta probe, which aims to land on a comet and study its composition. It highlights the significance of comets in understanding the evolution of the solar system and the potential for discovering...
Curated Video
Exploring Comets: The Rosetta Mission
This video discusses the mission of the Rosetta probe, which aims to land on a comet and study its composition. It highlights the significance of comets in understanding the evolution of the solar system and the potential for finding...
Curated Video
What is a monosaccharide
Monosaccharides are the simplest forms of carbohydrates. Their classification, structure and examples are going to be discussed in this video.
Curated Video
Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On - Frequently Used Page Directives for a Razor Page
This video explains the frequently used page directives for a Razor page. This clip is from the chapter "Create a CRUD Application in Blazor" of the series "Build and Learn ASP.NET 6.0 Blazor Hands-On".This section explains how to create...
Curated Video
Matter
Any substance that has mass and occupies a volume. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Curated Video
Amino acid
The building blocks of proteins and polypeptides. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Curated Video
Fatty acid
Naturally occurring carboxylic acids with long, unbranched hydrocarbon chains. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
RNA
Or ribonucleic acid, is a nucleic acid, similar to DNA. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...