Curated Video
How the Human Eye Functions Like a Camera
Discover how light passes through the lens of our eyes and is recorded on the retina, which then sends messages to the brain for processing. There are many parts of the eye involved in this process, such as the cornea, pupil, lens, and...
SciShow
Are Your Eyes Part of Your Brain?
When you think of a brain, you probably imagine that pink, wrinkly organ in your skull, but we don’t have to stop there! Neither the brain’s functions, nor its cells, are confined to the organ we normally think of as the brain.
Wonderscape
Eyes and Optical Illusions: The Science of Seeing
This video examines the retina's photoreceptors, rods and cones, and their roles in vision, particularly in color perception and low-light conditions. It also explores optical illusions, showing how the brain can be tricked by visual...
SciShow
Why Wouldn’t You Put Your Wind Farm In the Windiest Place?
Wind is an ever increasing source of power worldwide, which means wind farms continue to be constructed. And choosing where to place those farms seems straightforward, but it might not actually be best to place the in the windiest places!
SciShow Kids
Compound Eyes: See Like a Dragonfly! | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks learn all about how dragonflies see - did you know they have thousands of eyes?! First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way an object is shaped or structured...
SciShow
The Really Important Reason Your Lungs Have Taste Receptors
Scientists believe that your taste receptors are meant for taste, but how do they explain the taste receptors on your lungs?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
A New National Innovation Fund
In part 5 of INET's interview with Fred Block, he says that the country needs all companies in a national innovation fund that helps pay for research into profitable products, and can insure that the public receives a return on its...
Curated Video
The Structure and Function of the Eye: A Comprehensive Overview
This video provides a detailed explanation of the structure and function of the eye, including the role of sensory receptor cells and the various parts of the eye such as the sclera, cornea, pupil, iris, lens, ciliary muscles, suspensory...
Programming Electronics Academy
millis vs. delay Part 3 | A mini-series on Timing Events with Arduino Code
Before you open up your Arduino IDE and and get started using the millis function and delay functions - get an idea of how they work best! This Arduino lesson [actually this series of Arduino tutorials] will have you knowing when to use...
Catalyst University
Anatomy - Vision (Part 1) - Retina, Photoreceptors, Bipolar Cells, & Ganglion Cells
Here, we discuss the communication between Photoreceptors, Bipolar Cells, & Ganglion Cells in both DARK & LIGHT. How does the eye perceive light?
Catalyst University
Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI) | Anatomy & Functions
In this video, we discuss the anatomy and functions of the spinal accessory nerve, cranial nerve XI.
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Structure and Function: Level 4 - Structures at Varying Scale
in this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on INSERTTITLEHERE. TERMS Complex structures - structures that consist of many different and connected parts Microscopic structures - structures that are so small it...
Curated Video
The Anatomy and Function of the Eye
This video is the first of two lecture presentations on the structure and function of the eye. The presenter gives an overview of what the eye is and how it functions as a sensory receptor for detecting changes in light intensity. The...
Catalyst University
Cranial Nerve III - Oculomotor Nerve [Part 2] | Origin, Structure, Pathway & Function
In this video, we explore the following as it pertains to cranial nerve III; specifically, the oculomotor nerve’s parasympathetic component: Origin Anatomy Functions Pathway to the eye
Curated Video
Dissection: Eye
We dissect and examine the different parts of a sheep's eye. These include the iris, retina, aqueous humour, vitreous humour, optic nerve and the lens. The lens is also used to distort the pattern on a piece of card to demonstrate how it...
Catalyst University
Cranial Nerve III - Oculomotor Nerve [Part 1] | Origin, Structure, Pathway & Function
In this video, we explore the following as it pertains to cranial nerve III; specifically, the oculomotor nerve’s somatic component: Origin Anatomy Functions Pathway to the eye
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Conquest Of The West
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Programming Electronics Academy
Connect Arduino to internet over USB (with Processing) - Simple Space Weather meter example (Part 2)
Have you ever wanted to connect your Arduino to the internet? Your first thought was probably like okay, I guess I'll need some type of Wi-Fi shield or a Wi-Fi enabled board in order to connect to the internet. But what if you're...
Professor Dave Explains
Subphylum Myriapoda Part 2: Diversity of Centipedes and Millipedes
We just learned about the general form and function of the myriapods, so now let's get a sense of the diversity within this clade. This will involve many different species of centipedes and millipedes, as well as a few other related...
Wonderscape
Decoding Sound: How Our Ears and Brain Interpret Beach Waves
Explore the process of hearing, from the collection of sound waves by our ears to the interpretation by our brain. The video discusses the ear's structure, including the outer, middle, and inner ear components like the cochlea and...
SciShow Kids
Why Do Animals Have Whiskers? | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids
Squeaks and Mister Brown are learning about senses! Did you know that animals that have whiskers can use them to sense things? First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way an object...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Mollusca Part 3: Class Bivalvia (Clams, Oysters, Mussels, etc.)
With gastropods covered, let's move to our next class within phylum Mollusca, the bivalves. These include clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and shipworms. What are these organisms all about? What can we say about bivalve aquaculture?...
Catalyst University
Structure & Function of the Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
In this video, we explore the anatomy and physiology of the spinal accessory nerve.
Curated Video
Organ
In medicine and biology, a distinct part of the body that performs a specialised function, such as the lungs, heart, liver or kidneys. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...