TED Talks
TED: Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham
Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Graham shares three key skills to learn before jumping off the metaphorical cliff,...
SciShow Kids
Not-So-Creepy Creatures | SciShow Kids Compilation
In the spirit of Halloween, Anthony and Squeaks are playing Guess That Animal with some creepy creatures to remember how cool they really are.
PBS
Counting the benefits of teaching math to 3-year-olds
"In Boston public schools, 3, 4 and 5-year-olds are getting their first introduction to math. Before they walk through the kindergarten door, the "Building Blocks" curriculum is designed to encourage very young children to think and talk...
SciShow Kids
Squeaks Gets Scared! | SciShow Kids Compilation
There's a big thunderstorm happening where Squeaks lives, and it's making the Fort kind of creepy... Join Squeaks as he faces his fears and learns more about the things that scare him!
SciShow
COVID Variant Recombination: Threat or Achilles Heel?
Scientists may have found a recombinant variant of COVID-19 in the wild, and its mixed DNA could be essential to the coronavirus life cycle.
SciShow
Does Lactic Acid Really Cause Muscle Pain?
For decades, lactic acid has taken the blame for the muscle pain you feel when you exercise - but does it really deserve its bad reputation?
PBS
What Planet Is Super Mario World?
We've run, jumped, and stomped all over the world of Super Mario, but, where in the universe is Super Mario EXACTLY? It's virtual so it obviously DOESN'T exist but if it did, could Super Mario world be in our solar system? And what do...
TED Talks
Smash fear, learn anything - Tim Ferriss
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question --...
SciShow
The Science of Parkour
Traceurs, or parkour athletes, seem superhuman in their ability to scale up walls and drop down from rooftops without injury. But it turns out that there’s a fair amount of biomechanics at play behind these powers.
SciShow
Working on Pathfinder: SciShow Talk Show
Hank's friend from grad school, Bryan von Lossberg recounts his time working on NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission, and Jessi from Animal Wonders surprises us with Goma the red eyed tree frog!
TED Talks
TED: How fake news does real harm | Stephanie Busari
On April 14, 2014, the terrorist organization Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok, Nigeria. Around the world, the crime became epitomized by the slogan #BringBackOurGirls -- but in Nigeria, government...
SciShow
Skateboarding Science: Master the Ollie!
If most people got on a skateboard, they would roll forward slowly for a few feet, then fall down and break their wrists. But there are a proud few who can do some pretty amazing tricks on a board, and they use physics to pull them off....
SciShow
8 Useful Technologies Inspired by Nature
We're pretty good at inventing things, but stealing from nature is a great way to solve some problems!
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Energy - Level 6 - Conservation of Energy
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on the conservation of energy. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides. TERMS Energy - the...
SciShow Kids
How Far Can You Jump?
This video is brought to you by the Child and Teen Checkups program of the Minnesota Department of Health.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: An athlete uses physics to shatter world records - Asaf Bar-Yosef
When Dick Fosbury couldn't compete against the skilled high jumpers at his college, he tried jumping in a different way -- backwards. Fosbury improved his record immediately and continued to amaze the world with his new technique all the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The science of static electricity - Anuradha Bhagwat
We've all had the experience: you're walking across a soft carpet, you reach for the doorknob and - ZAP. But what causes this trademark jolt of static electricity? Anuradha Bhagwat sheds light on the phenomenon by examining the nature of...
SciShow Kids
How to Feel Your Heart Beat
Get to know your body’s most important muscle -- your heart -- and learn how to take your own pulse!
SciShow Kids
Don’t Be Afraid of Spiders!
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!
Curated Video
The Fosbury Flop: How Critical Thinking Revolutionized the High Jump
The story of Dick Fosbury at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City showcases the power of critical thinking in revolutionizing the high jump. Fosbury's innovative approach, now known as the Fosbury Flop, defied convention and led to a gold...
Curated Video
Portal 2 Walkthrough / Chapter 1 - Part 1: Introduction
Howcast - Check out this Portal 2 walkthrough and beat Chapter 1 - Part 1: Introduction with this online demo.
Curated Video
What Are the Highlights of the Stratosphere Las Vegas?
Howcast - Learn about the highlights of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel, and Tower in Las Vegas from Sin City expert Mike Myers in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Solve Your Dog's Jumping Problem
Howcast - Learn how to solve your dog's jumping problem in this Howcast video with Andrea Arden Dog Training.
Curated Video
How to Do a Double-Based Thigh Stand in Cheerleading
Howcast - Learn how to do a double-based thigh stand from UCA instructor Ashley Cowan of Varsity.com in this Howcast video.