SciShow
A Brief History of Birth Control
Gym teacher Hank gives us the full story of the past, present, and future of birth control.
SciShow
The Origins of Cute
Hank talks about three scientific reasons why cute things make us a special kind of crazy.
SciShow Kids
How Do Ants Find Food?
Jessi and Squeaks talk about some surprise visitors that came to check out their picnic: Ants!
TED Talks
Nora McInerny: We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it
In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to make a baby (in a lab) - Nassim Assefi and Brian A. Levine
Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples worldwide. But in the last 40 years, more than 5 million babies have been born using in vitro fertilization (IVF). How does it work? Nassim Assefi and Brian A. Levine detail the science behind making a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Sex determination: More complicated than you thought - Aaron Reedy
From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly across the animal kingdom. Biologist and teacher Aaron Reedy shows us the amazing...
SciShow
The Wonderful Reason Babies Hiccup So Much
Ah, hiccups. They are typically harmless, and yet also very annoying. But why do they happen in the first place?
SciShow
Why Baby Talk Is Good for Babies
You may have heard that using baby talk is bad for children’s language development, but research seems to show the exact opposite.
Amoeba Sisters
Homeostasis and Negative/Positive Feedback
Explore homeostasis with the Amoeba Sisters and learn how homeostasis relates to feedback in the human body. This video gives examples of negative feedback (temperature and blood glucose regulation) and positive feedback (events in...
TED Talks
TED: Lessons from the longest study on human development | Helen Pearson
For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-running study of human development in the...
SciShow
How the First Americans Got There
This week, researches published a genetic analysis of the 11,500-year-old remains of a baby found in Alaska, near where the first Americans crossed the Bering land bridge. That analysis has answered some lingering questions about human...
Crash Course
Bodies and Dollars: Crash Course History of Science
After World War Two, the applications of basic discoveries in biology took off—and became big business. Today, we’ll look at the rise of Big Pharma and GMO foods. We’ll also discuss how life-science technologies fundamentally changed...
MinuteEarth
Why Do Some Animals Eat Poop?
Animals eat their own poop in order to gain extra access to nutrients or to microbes that help digest those nutrients. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Coprophagy:...
Crash Course
Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play: Crash Course Theater #10
Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started...
SciShow Kids
3 Fun Facts About Bats!
You don’t have to be Batman to think bats are awesome! Learn some fun facts about these furry flying mammals.
Curated Video
The Universe of Technology: Exploring Outer Space with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting adventure through outer space to explore the universe of technology. They learn about the meaning of technology and how it helps solve problems and make tasks easier. Nova introduces...
Curated Video
Introducing Babycom: A Handheld Ultrasound Monitor for Listening to Unborn Babies at Home
The Babycom is a handheld ultrasound monitor that allows expectant parents to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home. Based on the same technology used by hospitals, it provides a convenient and easy-to-use personal version of fetal...
Curated Video
Only In Japan 15 - Sumo Babies
Sumo Babies:Sumo wrestlers assist parents and their toddlers in taking part in an 800-year-old custom, creating a unique and cultural bonding experience.
Curated Video
Life-Saving Procedure: Treating Fetal Hernia to Ensure Proper Lung Development
This video showcases a groundbreaking medical procedure performed on Kieran, a baby diagnosed with a fetal hernia that was hindering his lung development. Doctors at King's College Hospital in London successfully inserted a tube through...
Curated Video
Only In Netherlands 16 - Dysfunctional Stork Family
Dysfunctional Stork Family:Zoo keepers are puzzled as they observe what might be the most dysfunctional family of storks in Europe, showcasing the quirks of nature.
Curated Video
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The virtual reality heart technique developed in Denmark allows surgeons to create 3D models of a baby's heart, enabling them to plan and carry out complex heart surgeries with greater precision. This innovative technology provides...
Curated Video
Factpack: Pregnancy Timeline
See what's happening during different stages of pregnancy, as the baby changes from conception to birth. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
Curated Video
How We Balance: Part 1
It can take years before our limbs and brain work together well enough to achieve good balance. What role do our ears play in helping us to meet this incredible challenge? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Our sense of balance is...