SciShow
Thank Climate Change for the Awful Allergy Season
Every spring, around 20% of the population enters the season of sniffles, and some years are worse than others. But lately, there just don’t seem to be any better years because the different effects of climate change seem to be working...
MinuteEarth
When Trees Go Nuts
Every once in a while, all the oaks or spruces or other plants in a region suddenly produce a tremendous bounty of seeds – up to 100 times more than usual. But why do they do it, and how do they all manage to sync up?...
SciShow
The Rise and Fall of Cahokia: North America’s First City
They often don’t get as much attention, but North America had major cities long before European colonizers arrived, but the residents left behind no written history. How have archaeologists pieced together the details of these population...
SciShow
Antihistamines for Everything?
When you think of antihistamines, you're probably only thinking about getting rid of a runny nose, but we're learning that antihistamines can be used for nausea, insomnia, and even depression!
Amoeba Sisters
Plant Reproduction in Angiosperms
Join us as we explore flower parts, pollination, and double fertilization in angiosperms. We'll also talk about the importance of pollinators, like bees, and the role they play. 00:00 Intro 1:34 What are Angiosperms? 1:48 Fruit 2:29...
TED Talks
Noah Wilson-Rich: Every city needs healthy honey bees
Bees have been rapidly and mysteriously disappearing from rural areas, with grave implications for agriculture. But bees seem to flourish in urban environments -- and cities need their help, too. Noah Wilson-Rich suggests that urban...
SciShow
A Colorful Quiz Show with Trace Dominguez | SciShow Quiz Show
Two long-time SciComm powerhouses face off to find out if either of them retained any relevant random facts from the many, many videos they’ve each produced.
SciShow
The Plant That Grows Perches for Birds
The rat's tail plant, or Babiana ringens earns its name for the distinct stem that grows above its flowers. But what's the purpose of this odd looking appendage? Chapters View all 0:05 0:54 1:13 2:11
SciShow
8 Crafty Plants That Have Mastered Deceit
While plants don't really have the thumbs required for high-end cosplay, here are a few that have made a career of looking like something they're not. Chapters View all SOUTH AFRICAN RESTIAD 0:37 COMMON LUNGWORT 1:39 PEBBLE PLANTS 2:36...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is dust made of? - Michael Marder
Less than a tenth the size of an ant, a dust mite's whole world is contained in the dusty film under a bed or in a forgotten corner. This realm is right under our noses, but from our perspective, the tiny specks of brilliant color blend...
SciShow
For These 7 Species, Sex Changes Everything
Animals and plants come in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes and colors. And in some species, they take it pretty extreme to deal with the battles within and between sexes.
SciShow
Why Do Bees Buzz?
There are more than 20,000 species of bees, all of which buzz when they fly, and many of which also do it to communicate. But some bees buzz for a completely different reason that has nothing to do with communication or flight!
SciShow Kids
Why Does Springtime Make Me Sneeze? Body Science for Kids
Are you sneezing more as it gets nicer outside? Jessi and Squeaks talk about allergies, and explain what your body is going through!
SciShow
How a Bee Becomes Queen
Royal jelly! For bees, it’s what makes all the difference between a queen and a worker.
TED Talks
TED: Every pollen grain has a story | Jonathan Drori
Pollen goes unnoticed by most of us, except when hay fever strikes. But microscopes reveal it comes in stunning colors and shapes -- and travels remarkably well. Jonathan Drori gives an up-close glimpse of these fascinating flecks of...
SciShow
A Season for Disease'n
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring. Every new season brings new...diseases.
MinuteEarth
Orchids - The Masters of Lying, Cheating & Stealing
This video explores the fascinating world of orchids, showcasing their unique strategies for survival and reproduction. From mooching off fungi to cheating pollinators and thriving in inhospitable environments, orchids have evolved into...
SciShow
Was Johnny Appleseed Wasting His Time
If you know anything about apple genetics, you know that Johnny Appleseed had no way of knowing what apples would come from those seeds. But genetic studies suggest he, or people like him, may actually have helped apples maintain their...
Bozeman Science
Plant Structure
Paul Andersen explains the major plants structures. He starts with a brief discussion of monocot and dicot plants. He then describes the three main tissues in plants; dermal, ground and vascular. He also describes the plant cells...
SciShow
Can You Be Allergic To Sunlight?
For you, going outside might mean a sunburn if you're out there too long without enough sunscreen, but for some people, any sun exposure can lead to hives and rashes within minutes!
SciShow
Why Do Peaches Make My Mouth Itch?
Allergies can already be a bummer, but did you know they can eventually stop you from enjoying your favorite foods?
Crash Course
The Nucleus: Crash Course Chemistry
Hank does his best to convince us that chemistry is not torture, but is instead the amazing and beautiful science of stuff. Chemistry can tell us how three tiny particles - the proton, neutron and electron - come together in trillions of...
SciShow
6 Popular "Home Remedies" That Don't Actually Work
Studies have found that even some of the most well-known home remedies don’t work, and sometimes they do more harm than good. Chapters HONEY FOR ALLERGIES BUTTER ON THERMAL BURNS 2:15 VINEGAR FOR HEAD LICE 4:42 4 IPECAC FOR POISONING...