Instructional Video4:05
SciShow

Where Did That One Thick, Dark Hair Come From?

12th - Higher Ed
Some days you look in the mirror and find a long dark hair where it didn't use to be. Maybe you're going through puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. Maybe you're not. But either way, that hair didn't appear out of nowhere. It just went...
Instructional Video3:02
SciShow

Can Your Cat Change Color?

12th - Higher Ed
Brown cats are something of a rarity, but you may have something pretty close.
Instructional Video3:30
SciShow

Are Blue Eyes Endangered?

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow explains the genetics -- and physics -- behind why blue eyes are blue, and what the future may be for the trait. Spoiler alert: Blue eyes aren’t really blue! SciShow explains!
Instructional Video10:24
SciShow

6 Delightfully Goth Animals

12th - Higher Ed
When you see a black cat, you might think of witches and goth bands, but they're also a great example of a melanistic animal, and they're not the only ones!
Instructional Video9:38
SciShow

5 Things Your Hair Can Tell You About Your Health

12th - Higher Ed
Your hair isn't just something you have to deal with every morning, it's a part of who you are, and there are things it can tell you about your personal health. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video8:22
SciShow

How Do You Get Rid of Acne?

12th - Higher Ed
Most of us have dealt with acne during puberty, or maybe even after that. You probably wanted to pop or pick them in order to remove them, but don't do that! Learn more about acne and learn how to get rid of it more appropriately!
Instructional Video10:32
SciShow

Amazing Scientific Discoveries Made by Ordinary People

12th - Higher Ed
Amazing scientific discoveries aren't always made by renowned scientists! Here's a few examples of times ordinary people unlocked some incredible discoveries! Let's' check it out!
Instructional Video3:29
SciShow

Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, and Strawberries Aren't Berries

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy.
Instructional Video3:25
SciShow

Why Does Hair Get Frizzy When It's Humid?

12th - Higher Ed
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Instructional Video2:55
SciShow

Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?

12th - Higher Ed
The temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation?
Instructional Video3:53
SciShow

Why Body Hair?

12th - Higher Ed
In today's episode Hank talks about hair: What's it good for, what's it made of, and why do we have less than other mammals?
Instructional Video3:29
SciShow

When Winter Gives Dead Branches Hair

12th - Higher Ed
What is this strange looking stuff? Is this branch just covered in fungus!? Well, it’s not fungus...but fungus DOES have something to do with it!
Instructional Video5:41
TED Talks

TED: Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones | Jenna C. Lester

12th - Higher Ed
Skin is one of the most powerful predictors of health, yet nearly half of all new dermatologists admit to feeling uncomfortable identifying health issues on darker skin tones -- resulting in poorer health outcomes for patients of color....
Instructional Video4:03
TED-Ed

Why do we have hair in such random places? | Nina G. Jablonski

Pre-K - Higher Ed
We have lots in common with our closest primate relatives. But comparatively, humans seem a bit... underdressed. Instead of thick fur covering our bodies, many of us mainly have hair on top of our heads— and a few other places. So, how...
Instructional Video10:02
SciShow

8 Medications with Surprising Secondary Uses

12th - Higher Ed
Sometimes medications that were developed to treat one condition can end up being useful for seemingly unrelated ailments. Chapters View all DEXTROMETHORPHAN & PSEUDOBULBAR AFFECT 1:48 MEMANTINE & OCD 2:25 NALTREXONE & BEHAVIORAL...
Instructional Video3:09
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The mystery of motion sickness - Rose Eveleth

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Although one third of the population suffers from motion sickness, scientists aren't exactly sure what causes it. Like the common cold, it's a seemingly simple problem that's still without a cure. And if you think it's bad on a long...
Instructional Video15:31
SciShow Kids

Brr! 5 Videos about Winter!

K - 5th
The snow is really coming down where Jessi lives, so she and Squeaks decided to stay indoors where it's nice and warm and look back on some of the amazing things they've learned about winter! Grab a fuzzy sweater and a mug of cocoa and...
Instructional Video9:33
TED Talks

6 essential lessons for women leaders | Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

12th - Higher Ed
In a rich conversation full of practical insights, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflect on their experiences as women leaders in positions of global power --...
Instructional Video12:19
TED Talks

Ariana Curtis: Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary

12th - Higher Ed
Who deserves to be in a museum? For too long, the answer has been "the extraordinary" -- those aspirational historymakers who inspire us with their successes. But those stories are limiting, says museum curator Ariana Curtis. In a...
Instructional Video2:18
MinuteEarth

MinuteEarth - The Story of Our Planet

12th - Higher Ed
Our first video ever! Agriculture, hula hoops, SARS, and THIS video: how long did they take to get around the earth?
Instructional Video6:19
SciShow

How to Survive a Nuclear Attack

12th - Higher Ed
If you want to be prepared for a nuclear attack, here’s a science-based guide to help you get there.
Instructional Video2:57
SciShow

How Do I Grow a Beard?

12th - Higher Ed
People ask Google everything under the sun. One of the most commonly searched questions in the world is “How do I grow a beard?”? Let SciShow explain.
Instructional Video1:45
SciShow

What Happens When You Swallow Hair?

12th - Higher Ed
In this episode, Michael Aranda will help you empathize with your cat as we explore what happens when you swallow hair.
Instructional Video3:02
SciShow

Can Your Cat Change Color?

12th - Higher Ed
Brown cats are something of a rarity, but you may have something pretty close.