TED-Ed
TED-ED: Is there a reproducibility crisis in science? - Matt Anticole
Published scientific studies can motivate research, inspire products, and inform policy. However, recent studies that examined dozens of published pharmaceutical papers managed to replicate the results of less than 25% of them - and...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines) - Brian Christian
Human beings and computers alike share the challenge of how to get as much done as possible in a limited time. Over the last fifty or so years, computer scientists have learned a lot of good strategies for managing time effectively - and...
Science360
Marine Biologist - Careers in Science and Engineering
What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What do they really do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire you to...
Science360
Smart phone beats paper for some with dyslexia - Science Nation
Matthew Schneps is a researcher at Harvard University with a doctorate in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also happens to have dyslexia, so reading has always been a challenge for him. That is, until he...
Curated Video
Implant provides a way out for ‘locked in syndrome’ sufferes
Hanneke de Bruijne is a mother of three. In 2008 she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as motor neurone syndrome. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the...
Flame Media
Measuring Stress Levels
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to learn how to manage fear. To demonstrate it is possible to overcome fear Todd will walk on a wire across two skyscrapers – a world first for...
PBS
New Results in Quantum Tunneling vs. The Speed of Light
Paradoxically, the most promising prospects for moving matter around faster than light may be to put a metaphorical brick wall in its way. New efforts in quantum tunneling - both theory and experiment - show that superluminal motion may...
PBS
Did Time Start at the Big Bang?
Our universe started with the big bang. But only for the right definition of “our universe”. And of “started” for that matter. In fact, probably the Big Bang is nothing like what you were taught. A hundred years ago we discovered the...
Maddie Moate
How to Stop Procrastinating | Science of Study #2 | Maddie Moate
In the 2nd 'Science of Study' video we look at some more study tips (as proven by science) that REALLY will help you STOP procrastinating!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Does stress cause pimples? - Claudia Aguirre
Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get that stress under control.
SciShow
5 Ecosystems Thriving in the Least Likely Places
Around the world, living things have managed to build truly extraordinary ecosystems in some of the last places you would think to look. Understanding these ecosystems can help us protect or repair them, and it can also help us...
SciShow
Why Do We Jump in Our Sleep?
Learn why you may experience jumping in your sleep, and how you can prevent it!
SciShow
Why Do We Jump in Our Sleep?
Learn why you may experience jumping in your sleep, and how you can prevent it!
SciShow
Do "Game Faces" Really Work in Sports?
When it's time to play in the big game against your fiercest rivals, you might put on your "game face." But how much does this expression affect your opponents? And might you also be affecting yourself?
TED Talks
TED: What to do when there's a polar bear in your backyard | Alysa McCall
As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a snack, northern towns have had to get creative in order to keep both their people and...
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....
Maddie Moate
How to plan your ideal STUDY SCHEDULE! | Science of Study #3 | Maddie Moate
NOTE: 90 MINUTE study sessions are the ultimate goal. If this feels too long then try the POMODORO TECHNIQUE (25 minute sessions) I talk about this in my procrastination video! In the 3rd 'Science of Study' video I help you out with some...
Science ABC
What Does Chronic Stress Do To Your Mind And Body
Chronic Stress: The Silent Health Threat | Understanding Cortisol's Impact In this eye-opening video, we delve deep into the world of chronic stress and its hidden consequences on your health. Learn how cortisol, the stress hormone, can...
Science360
Teens And Stress
Ever wonder what is going on in the mind of a teenager, especially one who is stressed out? UCLA Psychologist Adriana Galvan is on a quest to find out. With support from the National Science Foundation, she's investigating the effects of...
Science360
Smart Concrete - Science of Innovation
By adding carbon fiber to concrete mixture, a slab of concrete is able to conduct electricity. "Smart concrete" has many potential applications, including helping structural engineers to identify trouble spots in a concrete structure...
Science360
Understanding the ecological role of wolves in Yellowstone National Park - Science Nation
Loathed as a threat and nuisance, the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park was essentially wiped out by the mid 1920's. That changed in 1995, when the National Park Service reintroduced them there, with the goal of restoring a...
Science360
Home sensors enable seniors to live independently - Science Nation
People are living longer and they desire to live as independently as possible in their senior years. But, independent lifestyles come with risks, such as debilitating falls and deteriorating health resulting from inadequate care. To...
Science360
All-in-one weather and crop monitor delivers agricultural insight to farmers – CES 2018
NSF-funded small business Arable Labs has developed a crop and weather sensor that delivers real-time, precision weather information straight to the hands of farmers in the field. The technology packs sensors into portal devices that...
Science360
Behind the scenes in Antarctica with the National Science Foundation and Disneynature Penguins
It is no easy task to film thousands of penguins in their natural habitat on a remote Antarctic coastline—but it was made possible with the support of the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. See what it was like...