Journey to the Microcosmos
We Upgraded Our Microscope... Again!
We Upgraded Our Microscope... Again!
Journey to the Microcosmos
We Dipped Our Lens in Oil to See More Detail
Oil immersion is an interesting and complex microscopy tool.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Why Do Bacteria Move Like Vibrating Chaos Snakes?
Bacterial flagella are very hard to spot in our footage, but we see evidence of them in almost every single one of our videos. The question is, how do they work, and are they different from the other flagella we've discussed?
60 Second Histories
Louis Pasteur; the germ theory
Louis Pasteur explains how he discovered pasteurisation and worked on his germ theory
Journey to the Microcosmos
Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers
A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.
FuseSchool
Genetic engineering
In this video we'll go in depth with genetic engineering; on how it is made and what is it used for! Keep watching to unravel the meaning of genetics!
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium
The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium
FuseSchool
Mycoprotein
Protein is essential for life - we need protein to build muscle tissue, to make enzymes for our metabolic activity, to form the protective layer of our skin, to make DNA… in fact for most processes in our body. There are thought to be...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Case of the Mistaken Amoeba
Today we're exploring the intriguing Ouramoeba vorax. Or wait... is it Amoebophilus simplex? Let's figure that out together by diving into some history!
FuseSchool
Penicillin
Penicillin is a type of antibiotic that can be used to treat bacterial infections. Really important - antibiotics can only be used to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin was first discovered in 1928 by a scientist called Alexander...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Hydra Stretchy, Speedy, & Probably Immortal
The hydra of mythology may not be as far off from reality as you think! Let's take a journey to the mall to meet our tentacled, regenerating friends!
Journey to the Microcosmos
How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World
How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World
Let's Tute
Introduction to Biology: Exploring the Characteristics of Life
This video provides an introduction to biology, covering the characteristics of living organisms such as composition, metabolism, growth, reproduction, and evolution. The video also discusses the unifying principles of life and how to...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Common Problems of the Nervous System
This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord,...
Journey to the Microcosmos
We Recorded Some Strange Goop. What Is It
This week's journey comes to you unedited and in real-time as we explore a mysterious infection.
American Museum of Natural History
Ask a Scientist About Microbes
Microbes are the focus of 10 brief videos that showcases microbiologist Susan Perkins, who answers questions about how, what, where, and why.
American Museum of Natural History
Pondlife: Our Tiny Neighbors
Three episodes explore pondlife with microbiologist Sally Warring from the American Museum of Natural History. Videos give scholars an up-close look into the microbes that live among pond scum, algae, and moss while the host offers...
PBS
Turning Food Waste Into a Resource
One in every seven truckloads of perishable foods delivered to grocery stores gets thrown away. Is there anything that can be done with this waste? One solution is to recycle the old produce and turn it into fertilizer. The video, part...
FuseSchool
Culturing Microorganisms Part 2
After culturing microorganisms, young scientists must calculate the size of the population. Use an insightful video that offers multiple methods to solve these problems. In addition to these methods, the video highlights the importance...
FuseSchool
Culturing Microorganisms Part 1
An informative video explains how to culture microorganisms such as bacteria in a petri dish as part of the Fuse School playlist. It focuses on the need for nutrients and a proper temperature, which varies based on the location and...
SciShow
Tiny Extremophiles Living in Rocks!
From the hottest places on Earth to the coldest, from inside rocks to underground with no oxygen, this video details the extreme conditions under which living things are still able to survive.
TED-Ed
What Is the Biggest Single-Celled Organism?
Meet Caulerpa taxifolia, believed to be the largest single-celled organism in the world. How does it work and where is it found? Learn all about this invasive algae and why it is so successful.