SciShow
Why Hairworms Don’t Have Hair
Hairworms, sometimes called horsehair or Gordian worms, are mind-controlling parasites with a twist. A genetic study found these nematomorph worms are missing 30% of their genome, and we don't understand how they live without genes for...
SciShow
Is That a Cold or Are Your Organs Flipped?
If you’re someone who is constantly coughing up mucus, you might not actually have allergies. There’s a possibility that your organs are flipped and you don’t even know it!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do cigarettes affect the body? - Krishna Sudhir
Cigarettes aren't good for us. That's hardly news -- we've known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us, and can our bodies recover if we stop? Krishna Sudhir details what happens when we smoke --...
SciShow
How Upside-Down Jellies Sting You Without Touching You
This jellyfish might look kind of unassuming, but it's got some surprising long-range weaponry to catch its prey!
SciShow
Why Do We Sneeze
Everyone does it, but why? In this episode of SciShow Quick Questions you get the answers!
SciShow
Why Is Only Half of My Nose Working?
Ever notice how one side of your nose always seems to be more stuffed than the other? What's up with that? Quick Questions knows!
Crash Course
Old & Odd: Archaea, Bacteria & Protists - CrashCourse Biology
Hank veers away from human anatomy to teach us about the (mostly) single-celled organisms that make up two of the three taxonomic domains of life, and one of the four kingdoms: Archaea, Bacteria, and Protists. They are by far the most...
Crash Course
Eukaryopolis - The City of Animal Cells: Crash Course Biology
Hank tells us about the city of Eukaryopolis - the animal cell that is responsible for all the cool things that happen in our bodies.
Curated Video
Cilia
Tiny, hair-like projections from the surface of a cell that wave in unison to cause movement. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Wonderscape
Understanding How We Perceive Sound
Delve into the fascinating process of hearing and how our ears transform sound waves into signals for our brains to interpret. Learn about the intricate anatomy of the ear and how it enables us to experience the richness of sound. Sound...
Curated Video
Smoker's Lungs
Smokers’ Lungs will show students what the lungs of a smoker look like and the negative impacts that smoking has on a person.
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Protozoans
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of protozoans, animal-like protists that are grouped by their unique modes of movement. These diverse protozoans exhibit various structures and behaviors, highlighting the incredible...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Making Decisions Without a Brain
Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!
Journey to the Microcosmos
Peritrich Ciliates Masters of Long-Range Snacking
Peritrich Ciliates Masters of Long-Range Snacking
Journey to the Microcosmos
Bursaria: Giant Gravity-Sensing Vacuums
The big Roomba of the microcosmos is fascinating to watch as it lives its sink or swim life.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Microbes in Slow Motion
While our journeys are often enjoyed at a slow pace, when we go just a little bit slower and look a little bit deeper there’s always something new to find.
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite
The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite
National Parks Service
Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Ranger Minute: Sand Dollars
Ranger Jaclynn reveals the slow-motion battle of survival that's occurring on Redwood's beaches. CREDIT: NPS
Journey to the Microcosmos
Gastrotrichs Four Day Old Grandmothers
These little hairy-bellied friends lead a very interesting life, albeit a short one.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Dileptus: The Toxic Micro Elephant With an Insatiable Appetite
Dileptus: The Toxic Micro Elephant With an Insatiable Appetite
Next Animation Studio
Whooping cough cases worst in half century
Nearly 18,000 cases of whooping cough have been reported so far this year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control. If the trend continues this would be the worst outbreak since 1959, when 40,000 cases were reported. The...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Suctorians: The Ugly Duckling of Ciliates
Suctorians The Ugly Duckling of Ciliates
Journey to the Microcosmos
Actinobolina: A Tiny Predatory Porcupine
It may not be the super rare tentacled ciliate we were looking for, but it's still a really cool super rare tentacled ciliate!