SciShow
CSI Special Insects Unit: Forensic Entomology
Michael Aranda walks you through the crime-fighting science of forensic entomology, the study of insects used in criminal investigations. As if you needed more reasons to love bugs. But be warned: You might not want to watch this during...
SciShow
3 Freaky Things Explained: Bug Sex, Polar Vortex and Chain Fountain!
Hank shares the latest developments in science, this week demystifying three freaky things in nature: the polar vortex, why some bugs are infertile, and how a chain can appear to defy gravity. You're welcome!
Neuro Transmissions
Do Bugs Have Brains?
We can all agree that insects have heads, right? But what exactly do they have rattling around inside there? Do insects have brains like humans? Or is it just a bunch of nerves and goo? Well join Inés and Alie to get the answers and to...
The Wall Street Journal
Ethical Fashion
In 2016, Mara Hoffman revamped her eponymous fashion collection, embracing sustainable materials and manufacturing partners. Hear about the economic cost of social good, and what it takes to upend a business in service of your values....
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Intro
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test!
SciShow
CSI Special Insects Unit: Forensic Entomology
Michael Aranda walks you through the crime-fighting science of forensic entomology, the study of insects used in criminal investigations. As if you needed more reasons to love bugs. But be warned: You might not want to watch this during...
Let's Tute
DID YOU KNOW - The Ladybugs Play Dead for defense
In this video, we uncover 10 fascinating facts about ladybugs that will surprise you! From their unique defense mechanisms, like playing dead to avoid predators, to their important role in nature, you’ll learn why these tiny beetles are...
Curated Video
100 First Words For Little Geniuses
Holy spectroscopy! 100 First Words for Little Geniuses is the perfect book for aspiring geniuses everywhere. Forget starting with words like banana or ball. Why not start with words like inertia, electron, Bunsen burner, or...
SciShow
Why We Stopped Making Progress on Malaria
After decades of improvement, the number of malaria deaths is on the rise again. So scientists are experimenting with a new kind of mosquito control, and it's not an insecticide.
TED-Ed
Should We Eat Bugs?
Cricket cookies? Mealworm mac and cheese? Bugs are super nutritious! Why don't we eat them? Viewers discover the history of entomophagy, that is, the practice of eating insects and spiders, by viewing a fascinating video that explores...
TED-Ed
A Simple Way to Tell Insects Apart
Did you know an insect has unique mouthparts based on what and how it eats? This is a simple way to identify the order an insect belongs to. Watch a video that explains the interesting world of insect mouthparts.
The Brain Scoop
How to Pin an Insect
Have you ever tried to pinpoint the exact type of insect captured? Scientists collect insects and pin them for future study to do just that. The video explains how to properly pin an insect to display the unique body parts and features....
The Brain Scoop
Insect Adventure, Part 2
Scholars look forward to using the pooter, otherwise known as an aspirator, to collect insects. The video demonstrates how to collect bugs in mesh nets, canvas nets, and in pooters to better study them. The second installment of a...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Kids Recruited as Citizen Scientists in Bug Hunt
Teams of citizen scientists help collect various species of ladybugs to contribute data for a nationwide scientific study of the decline in the species. [4:25]