SciShow
Why Is Autumn More Vivid in New England?
During autumn in the northeastern US, deciduous trees sport a stunning display of yellows, oranges, and reds. But in some places, like Europe, autumn tends to look much more yellow. So why is it that only certain parts of the world get...
SciShow
Terrific Trees: A SciShow #TeamTrees Compilation
From the Avocado to Pando, we love trees! They do so much for us, from making oxygen so we can breathe, to cooling urban environments, to literally holding the ground together to prevent erosion! The SciShow team is joining
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Why Do Leaves Change Color and Fall?
They’re pretty to look at, sure -- but the changing leaves you see in autumn are really a striking example of nature taking extreme measures to protect itself.
SciShow
Why Do These Trees Refuse to Touch?
There are a few forests out there where the trees seem to be especially... polite. Can scientists explain why these species give each other space?
SciShow
3 Brand New Colors That Scientists Discovered
For millennia, we mostly had to make do with natural pigments and dyes, but in the last 300 years or so, chemical synthesis has revolutionized the colors of our world.
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The Science of the World's Most Colorful Corn
Don't be fooled! The yellow or white corn you see in the grocery store is only the tip of the rainbow-colored iceberg of corn coloration. And these more genetically diverse varieties of corn might just save our husks one day.
SciShow
Why Are Flamingos Pink?
What makes flamingos go from grey to pink? And can the same thing happen in humans? Quick Questions explains!
Bozeman Science
AP Biology Lab 4: Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis
Paul Andersen explains how pigments can be separated using chromatography. He shows how you can calculate the Rf value for each pigment. He then explains how you can measure the rate of photosynthesis using leaf chads and water...
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The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful
Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out.
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When Did Modern Behavior Evolve?
Scientists often use the phrase “anatomically modern humans” to describe the point when our ancient ancestors looked like us. But when did humans become behaviorally modern?
Be Smart
Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?
Among living things, the color blue is oddly rare. Blue rocks, blue sky, blue water, sure. But blue animals? They are few and far between. In this video, we'll look at some very cool butterflies with Bob Robbins, Ph.D. from Smithsonian's...
SciShow Kids
Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?
Autumn means leaves are turning different shades of red, orange, and yellow and falling to the ground. But why? Jessi takes you deep inside a leaf to explain!
Curated Video
Landmarks - Parthenon Colored Gods
PARTHENON COLORED GODS "GODS IN COLOUR" AT THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF ATHENS IS A DISPLAY OF 23 COPIES OF FAMOUS MARBLE STATUES AND SCULPTURES REPRODUCED IN THEIR TRUE FORM PAINTED IN DETAILED COLOURS OF BLUE, RED, GREEN AND...
Curated Video
Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Throughout the year, some leaves change colour from green, to yellow, to red. Discover the role chlorophyll, carotene and anthocynanin pigments play in making this happen. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Leaf colour depends on...
Curated Video
Oceans: The Deep Blue
Marine species have developed weird and wonderful adaptations to allow them to live at depths far below where sunlight can reach. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Over 200m below the surface of the sea, photosynthesis no longer...
Curated Video
Leaf Chromatography
We separate the different pigments in a beech leaf using chromatography. The leaf is broken up and ground with sand and propanone before being transferred to some chromatography paper. This is then lowered into pigment solvent and we can...
Curated Video
Advanced separation
Find out how advanced separation processes are used to separate substances in complex mixtures. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Other means of separation Learning Points Chromatography separates pigments in a liquid....
Curated Video
Color and Chemistry: The Evolution of Hair Dye and Nail Polish
Explore the rich history and science behind hair dye and nail polish, from ancient natural dyes to modern chemical processes. Discover how ancient cultures used plants and minerals for coloring, the revolutionary introduction of...
Curated Video
Transforming Hair: Health and Styling
Explore the effects of hair coloring, straightening, and blow-drying on hair health. This segment explains the chemical and mechanical processes that alter hair and provides tips from hair care experts on minimizing damage. It also...
Curated Video
Sunshine and Safety: Understanding Sun Protection and Skin Responses
As summer intensifies, discover why our skin reacts differently to sun exposure, why some of us tan while others burn, and the essential role of sunscreen and sunglasses in protecting our skin and eyes. Learn the science behind melanin...
Great Big Story
Exploring the rare and toxic colors of the Forbes Pigment collection
Dive into Harvard's Forbes Pigment Collection to discover the origins and uses of some of the world's most unique and hazardous pigments.
Nature League
How do leaves change colors during the fall?
In this episode of Nature League, Brit explains how leaves change colors while sharing some footage of fall landscapes in Montana.
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Protists: Plant-like Protists
Eukaryotes that are clearly not animals, plants, or fungi belong to a very diverse and fascinating group called protists. This series of videos uses captivating video footage to illustrate organisms from tiny microscopic creatures to...