SciShow
These Wasps Throw Awesome Parties
Large clumps of wasps can occasionally be found on the tops of tall structures, and although you probably still don’t want to mess with them, these aren’t angry swarms—they’re actually super chill parties.
Amoeba Sisters
Incomplete Dominance, Codominance, Polygenic Traits, and Epistasis!
Discover more types of non-Mendelian inheritance such as incomplete dominance and codominance with the Amoeba Sisters!
Crash Course
Heredity: Crash Course Biology
Hank and his brother John discuss heredity via the gross example of relative ear wax moistness.
Crash Course
The Plants & The Bees: Plant Reproduction - CrashCourse Biology
Hank gets into the dirty details about vascular plant reproduction: they use the basic alternation of generations developed by nonvascular plants 470 million years ago, but they've tricked it out so that it works a whole lot differently...
Curated Video
The Strategic Decision: Why Hannibal Didn't Attack Rome After Lake Trasimene
This video explores the pivotal moment in history when Hannibal, after achieving a series of remarkable victories in Italy, decided not to march on Rome despite being just 130 kilometers away. Delving into the strategic and tactical...
Curated Video
Diego Maradona: The Greatest Footballer and His Battle with Demons
Diego Maradona, born into poverty in Argentina, rose to become one of the greatest footballers of all time. From his early days showcasing his wizardry on the field to his triumphs in the World Cup, Maradona's skill and dominance were...
Curated Video
Mendel and Inheritance
How a 19th century Austrian monk explained the rules of genetic inheritance before anyone even knew genes existed. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Before the discovery of genes, Austrian monk Gregor Mendel described three laws...
Curated Video
Why Do Some People Look More Like Their Grandparents Than Their Parents?
Our physical appearance is significantly influenced by our genes, which are inherited from our parents, who in turn receive their genetic material from their own parents. When your genetic makeup closely mirrors that of your...
Debunked
The Left Brain Right Brain Myth
Can a dominant side of your brain dictate your personality. LOGICAL vs CREATIVE? The Theory goes that if you are more creative and artistic then you are ‘right-brained’ and if you’re more methodical and better with numbers then you are...
Curated Video
Assessing Consciousness
UCLA psychologist Martin Monti reveals how, by using advanced brain-scanning techniques, he and his colleagues were able to deduce that roughly 20% of brain trauma patients who appeared unconscious at the bedside were, in fact, conscious.
Curated Video
Applying Illusions
UC San Diego psychologist of music Diana Deutsch describes how the celebrated Octave Illusion she discovered has the potential to be directly applied to the world of clinical medicine by giving an accurate, non-invasive indicator of...
Nature League
Will Raccoons Take Over The World? - From A to B
This week on Nature League, Adrian asks Brit what the next dominant species would be if humans went extinct.
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Action: Summing Up
This video builds on the genetic work of Mendel and takes the student through additional genetic discoveries made in the twentieth century. The Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment are plainly illustrated. The notions...
Curated Video
Understanding ABO Blood Groups and Alleles
This video explains the ABO blood group system which is important for blood transfusion compatibility. The video describes the four blood types and how they are determined by the presence or absence of specific markers on red blood...
Curated Video
War on the Water: Civil War Navies
The American Civil War wasn’t just fought on land – it took place on rivers and seas too. But the contrast between Union and Confederate navies could not have been more stark.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How to Resist Trump’s “Toxic To-Do List”
A decade following the release of her international bestseller, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, Naomi Klein discusses her new book, No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need,...
Financial Times
Why western Europe dominates football
Soccernomics' author and FT columnist Simon Kuper says climate and geography have helped the region's national and club teams to dominate world football - and draws a parallel between today's Champions League and the Scientific...
Curated Video
Codominance: Understanding the Phenotypic Effects of Two Alleles for a Gene
This video explains the concept of codominance, where two alleles for a gene affect the phenotype equally. The video provides examples of codominance in ABO blood groups in humans and feather color in hens. It explains the different...
Curated Video
Lions: The King of the Great Cats
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the great cats, focusing primarily on lions. It explores their habitat, social structure, hunting techniques, mating behaviors, and the challenges they face in the wild. The video offers...
Curated Video
Tigers: Facts and Behaviors of the Great Cat
This video provides an in-depth look at the majestic tiger, the largest of all great cats. It explores their physical characteristics, hunting behaviors, communication methods, mating rituals, and the challenges they face in raising...
Barcroft Media
Giraffes Go Neck-To-Neck In Epic Fight: SNAPPED IN THE WILD
Two giraffes come neck to neck to battle for the affections of a nearby female. Co-owners of Wild-Life Tours Steven Mecinski and Britt van Meegen were conducting a safari for guests in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park - a big five game reserve in...
Curated Video
Wolf Communication and Adaptations
This video provides a detailed description of wolves, focusing on their physical adaptations for hunting, their social behavior within packs, and their sensory abilities. It highlights their long legs, keen sense of smell and hearing,...
Curated Video
Marsupials: The Unique World of Kangaroos
This video provides an overview of marsupials, focusing specifically on kangaroos. It explores their unique reproductive system, distinct physical characteristics, social behaviors, and mating rituals. The video also highlights the...
Curated Video
Orangutans: Behavior, Communication, and Reproduction
This video provides a comprehensive overview of orangutans, highlighting their distinct appearance, intelligence, communication methods, social behaviors, and reproductive patterns. It explores their habitat, diet, and survival...