American Museum of Natural History
Poison For Good...Poison For Evil
The myths of Hercules and the Hydra and Jason and Medea open a resource about how poisons can be used as weapons of destruction or for beneficial purposes. After watching animated videos of the myths, users take a short quiz that tests...
American Chemical Society
How Much Water Can Kill You?
Can water really poison you? An episode of the ACS Reaction series verifies that water can be toxic in large amounts. In fact, this is the main idea of the lesson: all elements are toxic at the right dose.
American Chemical Society
Why Is Chocolate Deadly for Dogs?
Is it true that chocolate can make dogs sick? If so, how much chocolate and how sick? Answer these and other related questions using a brief video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions playlist. The resource explores the...
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The Death Of Bees Explained—Parasites, Poison and Humans
Maybe instead of humans dying off from a war, they will die as a result of a lack of food. The video discusses this possibility and why it is becoming more likely. It explains the importance of bees and the many different ways humans...
TED-Ed
What Does Lead Poisoning Do To Your Brain?
Despite government regulations and improved housing quality, lead poisoning is still an issue today. But what are the implications of lead exposure to a person's brain and neural activity? Learn more in a video that uses animation to...
SciShow
Animal Survival Skills: Poison Edition
Although not pleasant, throwing up is one of the body's defense mechanisms. The video explains how some animals do not have this option, and instead, have other means of eliminating harmful substances. Horses and rats are two examples.
Bozeman Science
Effects of Changes in Pathways
Toxins, poisons, and diseases, oh my! These forces work throughout the body to disrupt the normal processes causing harm, or even death. Learners see how toxins, poisons such as anthrax, and diseases such as diabetes affect the normal...
BBC
Bbc: Earth Unplugged: Top 10 Vicious Animal Venoms
Maddie Moate reveals her top-ten most venomous animals. There are some highly dangerous creatures out there, but these are truly frightening. [3:28]