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Why Does Caffeine Exist?
Today, billions of people around the world start their day with caffeine. But how and why did the ability to produce this molecule independently evolve in multiple, distantly-related lineages of flowering plants, again and again?
SciShow
Mistletoe: The Holiday Plant That Shouldn’t Exist
Mistletoe's ability to stay green through harsh, cold weather has made it a symbol of holiday romance for centuries. But it relies on some very strange (and occasionally disgusting) adaptations to stay vibrant and healthy all winter long.
SciShow
3 of the World's Most Intensely Colored Living Things
For most living things the color you see when you look at them is determined by pigments. But some of the most vivid colors we see in nature get their signature looks WITHOUT colorful molecules. How do these intense colors get their power?
SciShow
Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, and Strawberries Aren't Berries
Did you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy.
SciShow
3 of the World's Most Intensely Colored Living Things
For most living things the color you see when you look at them is determined by pigments. But some of the most vivid colors we see in nature get their signature looks WITHOUT colorful molecules. How do these intense colors get their power?
SciShow
The Bizarre World of Living Color | Compilation
Nature is full of all kinds of beautiful color, and there is plenty of weird science there too! Here's a showcase of a few of our episodes all about coloration.
SciShow
8 More Terrible Names for Living Things
Sometimes, the common names we use for things are really confusing! Here are 8 living things with terrible names!
SciShow
Why Can't We Farm These Foods Yet?
There are some foods that are so popular that they are at risk of going extinct. What are they and why is it so difficult to harvest them?
SciShow
Mistletoe: The Holiday Plant That Shouldn’t Exist
Mistletoe's ability to stay green through harsh, cold weather has made it a symbol of holiday romance for centuries. But it relies on some very strange (and occasionally disgusting) adaptations to stay vibrant and healthy all winter long.
SciShow
Why Avocados Shouldn't Exist
The avocado is highly regarded by many people as delicious and nutritious, but the most extraordinary thing about avocados may be their very existence.
SciShow
Spring, Time for Drunk Birds
As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, and we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps on the ground. In most...
SciShow
Why Nutrition Studies Keep Contradicting Each Other
It seems like nutrition studies contradict a lot, and it’s practically impossible to get a straight answer on whether a given food or supplement is good for you. But why?
Crash Course
Indus Valley Civilization Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be...
SciShow
Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, and Strawberries Aren't Berries
Did you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy.
SciShow
Why Do Our Brains Have Distinct Hemispheres?
We used to think having a distinct left and right brain was something unique to humans. But brain lateralization has now been found in everything from chickens to spiders! Does this change our theories for why some brains work that way?
SciShow Kids
Trees That Never Lose Their Leaves! Science for Kids
Some trees lose their leaves in the fall, but some keep their green leaves all year round. Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about evergreens: where they grow, and how they survive in harsh conditions!
Curated Video
Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be...
Food Farmer Earth
The Encroaching Urban Growth: A Farmer's Perspective on Expanding City Limits
Discover how urban expansion affects local agriculture through the eyes of a Clark County farmer facing the encroachment of urban growth boundaries. Learn about the complexities of investing in farming operations amidst uncertainties of...
Curated Video
Balanced Diet
Fizzy frantically rushes to get the Lunch Lab ready for the mayor's annual inspection, but now he doesn’t have time for breakfast! The band gets in the holiday spirit with this festive little ditty about eating tasty treats in moderation.
Curated Video
Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Nesting, Concat and the Spread Operator
In this video, you will learn how to nest arrays and use the concat() and spread operator to manipulate arrays. This clip is from the chapter "Arrays and Objects" of the series "Modern JavaScript from the Beginning".In this section, we...
Curated Video
oe Sound | Learn Phonics | oe words | Learn to Read | British Teacher
Explore the 'oe' sound with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'oe' sound. The 'oe' sound is a digraph or 'special friend' because it is made up of two letters. The 'oe' sound is in...
Curated Video
Which Berries Grow In Bushes?
Let's learn about some types of berries that grow in bushes!
Curated Video
Dinosaur Yoga Adventure: Tim the T Rex's Journey to Friendship
Tim the T-Rex looks very scary and everyone keeps running away from him. Will any of the dinosaurs become his friend?