Zach Star
7 Tips for Life Science Majors
This video will go over the top 7 tips to being a successful student in the life sciences majors. 1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA or Higher. 2. Join a club on campus related to your science major. 3. Build your career network as soon as possible....
Curated Video
7 Tips for Life Science Majors
This video will go over the top 7 tips to being a successful student in the life sciences majors. 1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA or Higher. 2. Join a club on campus related to your science major. 3. Build your career network as soon as possible....
Bozeman Science
Ecological Succession
Paul Andersen describes the process of ecological succession. During this process life reestablished itself after a disturbance. During primary success all of the material is removed including the soil. For example during a volcanic...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mating frenzies, sperm hoards, and brood raids: the life of a fire ant queen - Walter R. Tschinkel
In the spring, just after a heavy rainfall, male and female fire ants swarm the skies for a day of romance, known as the nuptial flight. Thousands of reproduction-capable ants take part in a mating frenzy, and for one successfully mated...
Curated Video
Ecological Succession: Change is Good - Crash Course Ecology
In the world of ecology, the only constant is change - but change can be good. Today Hank explains ecological succession and how ecological communities change over time to become beautiful, biodiverse mosaics.
Science360
Science Behind Bars
In the Pacific Northwest, people are stripping moss for the horticultural trade at such an alarming rate that it's now illegal to harvest it. Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni knows that moss is a key component to the eco-system of the region,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can wildlife adapt to climate change? - Erin Eastwood
With rising temperatures and seas, massive droughts, and changing landscapes, successfully adapting to climate change is increasingly important. For humans, this can mean using technology to find solutions. But for some plants and...
Curated Video
What's The Most Successful Species on Earth?
There are now more than 7 billion human beings on Earth, and that got me wondering: How successful are we compared to other species? I take a look at out how our numbers stack up to some other domains of life. It turns out that biomass,...
TED Talks
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In...
TED Talks
Lucy Cooke: Sloths! The strange life of the world's slowest mammal
Sloths have been on this planet for more than 40 million years. What's the secret to their success? In a hilarious talk, zoologist Lucy Cooke takes us inside the strange life of the world's slowest mammal and shows what we can learn from...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Calculating the odds of intelligent alien life - Jill Tarter
Could there be intelligent life on other planets? This question has piqued imagination and curiosity for decades. Explore the answer with the Drake Equation -- a mathematical formula that calculates the possibility of undiscovered life.
TED Talks
TED: The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford
Venom can kill ... or it can cure. In this fascinating talk, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research into animal venom, from killer sea snails to platypuses and slow lorises -- and explores its potential to one day...
World Science Festival
The Genius of Einstein: The Science, His Brain, the Man
What made Albert Einstein one of the greatest scientific geniuses the world has ever known? His scientific breakthroughs revolutionized the way we understand the universe. The World Science Festival, in partnership with the 92Y’s 7 Days...
Science360
Fire Ants: Coping with These Invasive Insects - Science Nation
Invasive animals are often most abundant in habitats impacted by humans, especially man-made habitats, such as roadsides, suburban and urban developments, and areas of intensive agricultural activity. Understanding why this is true may...
Science360
Next Generation Arctic Research Vessel On-track for Voyage of Discovery - Science Nation
The National Science Foundation (NSF), in cooperation with the Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), has successfully launched the R/V Sikuliaq, a "next-generation" global class research...
Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Theme of Science and Reason
What happens when scientific knowledge gets into the wrong hands? In The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson explores the terrible consequences following the misuse of science by an unhinged mind. In this lesson, we analyse...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3/4 Science: Big Screen Science: The Perry Pigger Show
The winners of the North West round of the Big Screen Science competition convey the complex subject of xenotransplantation through their animated film. Could an animated film based on a popular chat show format and featuring a pig as...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Life and Discoveries of Isaac Newton
This begins by introducing the concept of gravity and how it affects objects. It then delves into Isaac Newton's early life, including his difficult upbringing and his passion for science. The video highlights his education, his...
Science360
Marine ecologist Paul Sikkel - ScienceLives
Sikkel — who runs a marine laboratory at Arkansas State University — studies host-parasite-cleaner interactions on coral reefs, and the influences of changes in reef ecology triggered by climate change. In addition to leading research...
Zach Star
Make Your Own Luck - Model Success
When you look at the statistics of marriage/divorce, succeeding in business, making it to graduation, and more, sometimes it can feel a little intimidating. You may be thinking that it seems like the odds are against you. But unless you...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Robert J. Sternberg - Successful Intelligence
Robert J. Sternberg was most recently President and Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Wyoming. Before that, he was Provost, Senior Vice President, Regents Professor of Psychology and Education, and George Kaiser...
Science360
Explosions Optional: Kate the Chemist shares her secrets for exciting audiences about science
From the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to the Wendy Williams Show, Kate the Chemist has been a fixture on the talk show circuit -- blowing things up whenever she gets the chance. But her secret is not in the pyrotechnics. As a professor...
Bill Carmody
Tony Robbins on Finding Happiness and Creating an Extraordinary Life
In this video, Tony Robbins discusses the importance of living life on your own terms and finding fulfillment. He emphasizes that success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure and shares strategies for finding happiness and joy in...
Sprouts Learning
Change Your Life 14 Tips to Motivation
This video provides tips for getting motivated and achieving success. The tips range from finding your purpose and values, picking up new skills, seeking feedback, getting a mentor, reframing problems, surrounding yourself with positive...