Instructional Video9:39
SciShow

7 of the Most Uniquely FIERCE Sharks

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard of the Great White and the Hammerhead—but what about the lesser known but equally fierce sharks? Join Hank Green for a biting look at 7 weird sharks you're sure to love (and fear!)
Instructional Video4:11
SciShow

3 Surprising Things Matter Does Under Extreme Pressure

12th - Higher Ed
3 Surprising Things Matter Does Under Extreme Pressure
Instructional Video2:00
SciShow

What Is Taurine and Why's It in My Energy Drink?

12th - Higher Ed
Energy drinks- you've had them, or at least you're well aware of their presence in today's culture. But what is actually in these things? Especially the mysterious ingredient TAURINE?
Instructional Video3:39
SciShow

Warp Drives!

12th - Higher Ed
Hank talks about how warp drives could potentially work.
Instructional Video2:53
SciShow

These Plants Are the Same Species

12th - Higher Ed
Sometimes the males and females of a species can look really different from each other. This is pretty common in animals (think peacocks), but there are some plant species out there with extreme sexual dimorphism! And now scientists...
Instructional Video2:43
SciShow

These Migrating Birds Fuel Up by Eating…Mud?

12th - Higher Ed
A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?
Instructional Video5:46
SciShow

There's a Loophole in One of the Most Important Laws of Physics

12th - Higher Ed
The laws of thermodynamics are cornerstones of physics - but one of them is more breakable than it appears. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video8:47
SciShow

The Truth About the Keto Diet: Does Science Support It?

12th - Higher Ed
Keto was all the rage... until it wasn't. If you haven't heard of keto, welcome to the diet that promotes the consumption of ground beef, olive oil and lots of cheese... sounds like a dream, right? Maybe not. Join Michael Aranda for a...
Instructional Video4:26
SciShow

The Science of a Selfie

12th - Higher Ed
Taking photos used to require technical knowledge and time in a lab, but now we have electronic devices in our pockets that do all of the work for us. How do these miracle devices do it? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Instructional Video6:16
SciShow

The Most Metal Algorithm in Computer Science

12th - Higher Ed
Have a problem with many competing variables? Why not solve it with a computer algorithm based on cooling metal?
Instructional Video2:53
SciShow

The Mosquito That Doesn’t Bite You, Even Though It Could

12th - Higher Ed
If you know one thing about mosquitoes, it’s probably their lust for blood. But there’s actually one species that almost never bites, even though it can. Could finding out why help us combat blood-borne diseases? Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video15:21
SciShow

Interview with EPA Administrator McCarthy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank interviews Administrator Gina McCarthy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. They discuss getting people to care about climate change, the EPA's goals going into the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the...
Instructional Video12:10
SciShow

7 Chilling Mysteries Still Unsolved by Scientists

12th - Higher Ed
There are still several fascinating mysteries of our universe unsolved by scientists even after decades and even centuries of research! Join Olivia Gordon for a new episode of SciShow and learn about these seven weird phenomena that...
Instructional Video11:48
SciShow

What Our Buildings Will Look Like in the Future

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wondered what our buildings might look like in the future? Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow and take a look at what the...
Instructional Video14:48
SciShow

This One’s for the Birds: Your Bird Questions, Answered | Compilation

12th - Higher Ed
You probably don't think much about birds most of the time, but these little former-dinosaurs are amazing! So, here's a collection of videos in which we've tackled our viewers' biggest bird questions!
Instructional Video7:21
SciShow

The 5 Most Important Molecules in Your Body

12th - Higher Ed
Your body has all sorts of complicated processes going on, and a lot of them are carried out by incredibly powerful molecules. We’re not talking nutrients -- we’re talking about 5 of the molecules that keep you ticking!
Instructional Video6:08
SciShow

More on Mating & Monogamy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank clarifies the misconceptions about Chagus disease, discusses a couple of interesting celestial events - one that happened in the past and one that will happen in the distant future, and sheds more light on the benefits of sexual...
Instructional Video2:25
SciShow

Is There Less Oxygen in the Winter Since It's Colder?

12th - Higher Ed
Plants make oxygen using photosynthesis, but what happens to the air when those trees drop their leaves in winter?
Instructional Video9:56
SciShow

How Quantum Mechanics Affects Your Life

12th - Higher Ed
While you might not think about quantum mechanics being part of your everyday life, it turns out that it might play a role in some of the most familiar things, from the sunlight in the trees to the nose on your face!
Instructional Video10:21
SciShow

How Much Junk Is in Your DNA Trunk?

12th - Higher Ed
The human genome is 3.2 billion base pairs long and contains around 20,000 genes, but how much of that is garbage? Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video8:55
SciShow

How Goldfish Went From Pretty To Invincible And Back Again

12th - Higher Ed
We began keeping goldfish as pets more than 1,000 years ago, but their beauty wasn’t the only thing they had going for them. Goldfish had a lot of really weird biological traits that made them incredibly resilient. And in an unfortunate...
Instructional Video8:35
SciShow

Faster Than Light Facts, Horny Little Man, and Worst Science Movie Winner!

12th - Higher Ed
Hank gets to the bottom of this "faster-than-the-speed-of-light-neutrino" kerfuffle, discusses some ancient stuff, and announces the winner of the award for worst science in a film.
Instructional Video10:59
SciShow

Engineering Plants That Fertilize Themselves to Save the World

12th - Higher Ed
Humans have relied on fertilizers to grow their plants for thousands of years. But the production of synthetic fertilizers also requires an immense amount of energy that comes primarily from fossil fuels and therefore contributes to...
Instructional Video9:15
SciShow

Did We Find Longitude Thanks To A...Clock?

12th - Higher Ed
The equator is a clear and accurate line around Earth that makes measuring latitude a precise science, but when it came to figuring out how to do that with longitude, British sailors were at a loss. Until they devised a competition....