SciShow
Everest Doesn’t Always Feel Like the Tallest Mountain
Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.
Bozeman Science
Advanced Genetics
Paul Andersen explains important concepts that can not be explained by simple Mendelian genetics. He begins with a discussion of polygenic inheritance and uses a simulation on height to show how a bell shape curve of phenotypes is...
Bozeman Science
Kinetic and Potential Energy
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the energy in a closed system can be converted from kinetic to potential to kinetic energy. Sample problems and a simulation is contained.
Crash Course
Correlation Doesn’t Equal Causation - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about data relationships and what we can learn from them. We’ll focus on correlation, which is a measure of how two variables move together, and we’ll also introduce some useful statistical terms you’ve probably...
MinuteEarth
How Tall Can Mountains Be?
What is the maximum height for a mountain on Earth!? And why?
SciShow
Are You Doomed to Turn into Your Parents?
Worried about turning into your parents? Hank unpacks the connection between personality, genetics, and upbringing. Ultimately, though, you are your own person.
Crash Course
Genetics - Lost and Found: Crash Course History of Science
Sometimes trail blazers of science aren't famous like Darwin or Pasteur. Sometimes they're humble Abbots, just growing peas in the back of their Abbey. This is the story of Gregor Mendel and how his work was done, lost, then found again.
Crash Course
Fluids in Motion: Crash Course Physics
Today, we continue our exploration of fluids and fluid dynamics. How do fluids act when they're in motion? How does pressure in different places change water flow? And what is one of the motion annoying things about filming outside on a...
Bozeman Science
A Beginner's Guide to Graphing Data
Paul Andersen explains how graphs are used to visually display data that is collected in experimentation. He describes five main types of graphs; line graph, scatter plot, bar graph, histogram and pie chart. He describes the important...
Crash Course Kids
Measurement Mystery
So now that we know what Properties are, how can we use them to figure things out? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina uses them to solve the mystery of what she tripped over last night. This first series is based on 5th grade...
Bozeman Science
Potential and Kinetic Energy
Mr. Andersen explains the difference between potential and kinetic gravitational energy. He also uses physics to calculate the energy in various objects.
Curated Video
Exploring the Differences: Wolves, Foxes, and Coyotes
In this video, we explore the differences between wolves, foxes, and coyotes. We learn that coyotes are smaller than wolves, weighing between 20 and 50 lbs. Foxes, on the other hand, are the smallest of the three, with a size slightly...
Science Buddies
The Physics of Bouncing a Ball | Science Project
In this physics science fair project, students will investigate the rebound height limits and linearity of dropped bouncy balls.
Debunked
At What Height Does A Fall Become Fatal
If you’re trapped high up in a deadly predicament with only a great fall as a means of escape, should you take your chances with fall damage?
Curated Video
Paraglider Attempts World Altitude Record with Challenging Conditions
Austrian paraglider, Mike Kung, attempts to break the world altitude record by ascending over 10,000 meters suspended beneath a hot air balloon. Despite challenging conditions, including freezing temperatures and limited visibility, Kung...
Curated Video
Spaceship One: The First Privately Funded Venture into Space
The video discusses the X Prize-winning venture into space by Spaceship One, a privately funded spacecraft. It highlights the unique features of Spaceship One, such as being carried by a mothercraft called White Knight, its hybrid rocket...
Curated Video
Stratosphere
The second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Factpack: DNA
How DNA dictates the genetic traits of humans and all organisms. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a...
Curated Video
Factpack: Forensics
The forensic and other techniques detectives use to identify victims. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
Curated Video
Factpack: Pressure and Altitude
Changes in pressure at different heights, from outer space to the depths of the ocean. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at...
Curated Video
Freak Waves
Why scientists dispelled rumours of extreme waves at sea, based on flawed mathematics. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
Curated Video
Redwoods
Californian redwoods are some of the oldest and largest living organisms on the planet. How do they grow so tall and why are they under threat? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The coniferous forests on the pacific coast of North...
Curated Video
Histograms: Snapshot
The use of histograms in digital photography to get the best picture. And how photographers account for the fact that histograms represent frequency density by area, not height. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film....
Curated Video
Proportion: The Vitruvian Man
What role does geometry play in da Vinci's famous drawing, and how does it use proportion to describe human anatomy and 'design' in nature. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...