TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do some people go bald? - Sarthak Sinha
What do Charles Darwin, Michael Jordan, and Yoda have in common? They, like many other historical and fictive individuals, are bald. Scientists have long pondered, why do some people lose their hair, and how can we bring it back? Sarthak...
SciShow
Will Stress Really Make You Go Gray?
Just like the myth that plucking one gray hair will make three sprout, stress making your hair white isn't actually a thing. Or is it?!
SciShow
Why Do People Go Bald?
How does balding work? Why does it happen? And why are men so much more likely to lose their hair than women? Quick Questions has the answers!
SciShow
Does Shaving Make Your Hair Thicker?
You've probably heard someone explain that hair grows in thicker after shaving, but is there any truth to this or is it just a myth?
SciShow
6 Popular "Home Remedies" That Don't Actually Work
Studies have found that even some of the most well-known home remedies don’t work, and sometimes they do more harm than good. Chapters HONEY FOR ALLERGIES BUTTER ON THERMAL BURNS 2:15 VINEGAR FOR HEAD LICE 4:42 4 IPECAC FOR POISONING...
Crash Course
Designing the World of Film: Crash Course Film Production
Literally, ‘mise-en-scene’ means “placing on stage.” But in film, mise-en-scene encompasses everything the camera is capturing. The artists and crafts-people who work in Production Design, Wardrobe, and Hair and Makeup are responsible...
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
When you think about it, your eyebrows are a little strange! But they're also really important! From protecting your eyes to helping others know how you feel, those little bits of hair in the middle of your face have some big jobs!
Bozeman Science
Integumentary System
In this video Paul Andersen details the important structures and functions of the integumentary system. The integumentary system includes the skin, hair and nails in humans.
SciShow
The Science of Happiness!
Laughter, love, and happiness are some of the best aspects of being human, and we've looked into the science behind it more than a few times. Here are a few videos that we hope will make you happy!
SciShow Kids
Weird and Wonderful Forms of Ice! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks found a branch growing what looked like white hair! So they brought the branch back to the Fort to run some tests and found out that it isn't hair at all... it's ice!
Second Grade Next Generation Science...
SciShow
Why Does Sweat Turn Shirts Yellow?
Have you ever gone through your laundry and noticed unsightly yellow stains in all of your white shirts? If your sweat isn't yellow, what's causing this?
SciShow
6 Forensic Technologies of the Future
As powerful as today’s forensic science technologies are, everything can benefit from an upgrade. Today we'll tell you about 6 new techniques scientists are developing to track down suspects, analyze evidence, and even peer inside...
SciShow
The Truth About Gingers
There are many names for them, but here at SciShow we lovingly refer to them as 'Gingers'. In this episode, Hank explains what gene is responsible for the creation of redheads.
SciShow
Why Body Hair?
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?
Be Smart
Much A-Do About Hair
All mammals have hair at some point in their lives, but none of them wear it quite like humans. Why does our hair grow where it does, and not grow where it doesn't? How does our hair get its color? And why does it go gray and often fall...
SciShow Kids
All About Sneezes!
It’s cleaning day at the fort, and all that dust is making us sneeze! But have you ever wondered why we sneeze in the first place? Discover how your body uses mucus and sneezes to keep out the bad stuff and help you stay healthy!
SciShow
Teratomas: What Tumors with Teeth Can Teach Us About Stem Cells
There’s one kind of tumor that’s basically straight out of a horror movie...
TED Talks
Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English
Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science of skin color - Angela Koine Flynn
When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us differently. Depending on skin color, it'll take only minutes of exposure to turn one person beetroot-pink, while another requires hours to experience the slightest change....
SciShow
HIV vs. AIDS & Ash the Chinchilla: SciShow Talk Show #19
Clinical Sexologist and Sexplanations Host Lindsey Doe teaches Hank the difference between HIV and AIDS. Then Chinchilla Ash teaches Hank about softness. Chapters View all LINDSEY DOE 0:19 IMMUNODEFICIENCY 2:38 STAGE 1: ACUTE INFECTION...
Bozeman Science
Hardy-Weinberg Equation
In this video Paul Andersen explains the elements in the Hardy-Weinberg equation; including the allele frequency and phenotype frequency. He begins with a brief explanation of phenotypes and genotypes. A sample problem is worked out and...
SciShow
Why Does Hair Get Frizzy When It's Humid?
If your hair gets frizzy when the humidity is high, try not to think of it as a bad hair day—you're really just a human hygrometer!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science of skin - Emma Bryce
Between you and the rest of the world lies an interface that makes up 16% of your physical weight. This is your skin, the largest organ in your body: laid out flat, it would cover close to 1.7 square meters of ground. But besides keeping...
SciShow
Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
Why do apples turn brown after you cut them, or when they rot? Basically for the same reason that human hair, eyes and skin is brown, too. Not that we're calling you rotten. Quick Questions explains!