MinutePhysics
Why Isn't It Faster To Fly West?
If the earth is spinning to the east at 1000 miles per hour... why can't we fly west more easily?
PBS
How 7,000 Years of Epic Floods Changed the World (w/ SciShow!)
Strange geologic landmarks in the Pacific Northwest are the lingering remains of a mystery that took nearly half a century to solve. These features turned out to be a result one of the most powerful and bizarre episodes in geologic...
SciShow
Earth's Not-So-Juicy Center
Hank takes us on a journey to center of the Earth to explain both how the solid core formed and why it is so important for life as we know it.
PBS
How faculty mentors can help first-generation students succeed
A new initiative by the University of California system uses first-generation faculty to guide first-generation students, with the goal of decreasing dropout rates. As part of our series Rethinking College, Hari Sreenivasan visits UCLA...
SciShow
Ancient Lake in Antarctica Reached!
Hank gets to the bottom of an exciting, and kinda weird, announcement from Russian scientists at the Vostok Research Station in Antarctica. Have they reached a 20-million-year old underground lake? Maybe! Is there a hoard of Nazi secrets...
TED Talks
TED: The tech-forward rejuvenation of "underdog" cities | Irma L. Olguin Jr.
Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entrepreneur Irma L. Olguin Jr. More often, the biggest hurdles are things like access to childcare, transportation and financial stability....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The secret lives of baby fish - Amy McDermott
Coral reef fish, like the yellow tang surgeonfish, begin life in a fascinating and weird way - as tiny floating larvae! These babies are capable of drifting thousands of miles on ocean currents, far from the reefs where they were born....
TED Talks
My journey mapping the uncharted world | Tawanda Kanhema
Significant pieces of the globe are literally not on the map: they're missing from the most widely used mapping platforms, like Google Street View, leaving communities neglected of vital services and humanitarian aid. In this...
MinutePhysics
Why Isn't It Faster To Fly West?
If the earth is spinning to the east at 1000 miles per hour... why can't we fly west more easily?
MinutePhysics
How Far is a Second
The moon may be 1.3 light-seconds away, but why on earth do we measure distances using time?
SciShow
Yellowstone Super Volcano
Hank reveals the details about the giant volcano in Yellowstone National Park.
SciShow Kids
How People (And Squids) Measure Things
There is more than one way to measure the same thing! Jessi and her friend The Giant Squidstravaganza (Squid for short) explore the differences between the Metric System and the Imperial System.
Curated Video
The Mighty Nile: A Lifeline for People, Plants, and Animals
The Nile River, the longest river on Earth, is a natural wonder that spans 11 countries. It has been a vital source of life throughout history, providing fresh water, food, and transportation. From its tropical rainforest headwaters to...
Curated Video
Exploring Africa: The Fascinating World of Zebras
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of zebras. From their unique black and white stripes that provide camouflage to their gregarious nature and strong family bonds, zebras are truly remarkable animals. They are adaptable to...
Curated Video
How Industrial Trawling Spurred Marine Conservation Efforts
Hear from a small-scale fisherman who has been using rod and reel fishing methods in Kodiak, Alaska since 1983 and from a marine conservationist. The explain the sustainability of jig boat fishing compared to industrial methods, which...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Pyramids
PYRAMIDS THEY'RE ONE OF THE HISTORY S MOST ENDURING LANDMARKS, AND A MUST-SEE ATTRACTION FOR TRAVELLERS TO EGYPT. EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF VISITORS FLOCK TO SEE THE PYRAMIDS NEAR CAIRO. THE SITE CONTAINS THE GREAT PYRAMID OF KHUFU, THE...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Atlantis
ATLANTIS THE MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND OF CYPRUS IS ONE OF THE CRADLES OF MODERN CIVILIZATION, AND STORIES FROM ITS ANCIENT CULTURE HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN TO US. SOME STORIES ARE THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF MYTHS AND ARE PROOF THAT NOT ALL...
Curated Video
What's the One Thing You Can Do To Survive a Tsunami?
While tsunamis happen all over the world, really big ones are rare. But, they can be truly devastating. And what’s more, the West Coast of North America is overdue for a subduction zone earthquake and tsunami that has the potential to be...
Curated Video
How Volcanic Lightning Is Making the World a Safer Place
The closely observed Hunga Haʻapai volcano in Tonga erupted in January 2022. The hot plumes of ash they spew into the atmosphere are the most dangerous part of these eruptions, threatening downwind communities and even planes. It turns...
Curated Video
How Long is a Metre?
The evolution of standard measurements from body parts to precise, universal measures. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in...
Curated Video
Climate Models
Predicting the future of Earth's climate is a daunting task. How are complex climate models calculated, taking chaos theory into account? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Climate models use data to calculate the...
Curated Video
Man On the Moon: Part 1
The challenges overcome by scientists to put man on the Moon, and the story of the extraordinary moments before "one giant leap". Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1962, President John F Kennedy announced the US's...
Curated Video
How far did your pineapple travel?
Follow the journey of a pineapple as it travels from Ghana, where it is grown, to the shelves of your local supermarket. People and places - Human geography - International trade Learning Points A consumer is the person who buys a...