SciShow
Why Do Some Farts Smell So Bad?
Sometimes your farts stink, and sometimes they don't—and it's not because of methane.
SciShow
How to Learn While You Sleep
You may not be able to unlock all the secrets of the universe while you snooze, but it's still possible to reinforce what you've already learned.
SciShow
Why Pandas LOVE Rolling in Horse Manure
If you’re lucky enough to witness a panda applying a ripe layer of horse poop body paint to itself, you might assume it is a similar behavior to a dog frolicking in the stink of a dead animal. But in actuality, these pandas are reducing...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: With WheezyWaiter!
Welcome back to SciShow Quiz Show, where Hank goes head-to-head with Craig Benzine, better known as WheezyWaiter.
TED Talks
TED: The science of scent | Luca Turin
What's the science behind a sublime perfume? With charm and precision, biophysicist Luca Turin explains the molecular makeup -- and the art -- of a scent.
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Battle of the Brains!
It's the battle of the SciShow Psych Hosts: Brit Garner and Hank Green! Brit came prepared, but can Hank still win the game for his Patron?
SciShow
How Quantum Mechanics Affects Your Life
While you might not think about quantum mechanics being part of your everyday life, it turns out that it might play a role in some of the most familiar things, from the sunlight in the trees to the nose on your face! Chapters View all...
TED Talks
Jinsop Lee: Design for all 5 senses
Good design looks great, yes -- but why shouldn't it also feel great, smell great and sound great? Designer Jinsop Lee (a TED Talent Search winner) shares his theory of 5-sense design, with a handy graph and a few examples. His hope: to...
MinuteEarth
The Mystery of Asparagus Pee
FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some handy keywords to get your googling started: Asparagus: a delicious, edible plant Odor: a smell, aroma Gas chromatography: a...
SciShow
There's a Wave Made Out of Fish
If you’ve been to a sporting event with a large number of people, you’ve likely seen, or even been a part of, “the wave.” But did you know that there are little fishies who do a version of the wave not for fun, but for survival?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The secret lives of baby fish - Amy McDermott
Coral reef fish, like the yellow tang surgeonfish, begin life in a fascinating and weird way - as tiny floating larvae! These babies are capable of drifting thousands of miles on ocean currents, far from the reefs where they were born....
SciShow
Do Humans Have Pheromones?
Ever wonder if there's something about your scent that might be sending signals to the people around you? Well as it turns out, it's possible- but it winds up being a lot more complicated than you might think. Chapters View all A...
SciShow
How Smells Trigger Memories
SciShow explains how smells can bring back early memories -- even memories that your brain didn't know you had.
SciShow
Science Says You Shouldn't Drink Your Whiskey "Neat"
If you’ve ever sauntered up to the bar and ordered a whiskey neat, you might have felt cool doing it. But... is that really the best way to drink whiskey? Let's ask science!
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Why Humans Are Weird!
In this explosive episode of SciShow Quiz Show, Hank Green and SciShow writer Dave Loos test their knowledge of diamonds, the environment, and the many reasons why humans are very strange creatures.
SciShow
4 Algorithms We Borrowed from Nature
We use algorithms every day for things like image searches, predictive text, and securing sensitive data. Algorithms show up all over nature, too, in places like your immune system and schools of fish, and computer scientists have...
TED Talks
Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance
What does real scientific work look like? As neuroscientist Stuart Firestein jokes: It looks a lot less like the scientific method and a lot more like "farting around ... in the dark." In this witty talk, Firestein gets to the heart of...
SciShow
Why Is Freezer Burn Ruining My Food?
Freezer burn, what's your deal? Why are you ruining our dinner plans?
SciShow Kids
Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?
Squeaks is worried because Jessi is crying, but it's not because she is sad. She's cutting onions!
MinuteEarth
Why Some Molecules Have Evil Twins
A tiny change in a molecule’s geometry completely changes its effects on the human body. ___________________________________________ If you want to learn more about this topic, start your googling with: Enantiomers: Molecules that are...
SciShow
3 Weird Things That Happen When You're Pregnant
Lots of things go crazy in a woman's body when she's pregnant, but Hank tells you about three cool phenomena you might not have heard about. You'll want to thank your mom when you find out what they are!
SciShow
The Door to Hell
In this episode of SciShow, Hank talks about a crater in Turkmenistan that has been on fire for decades and has earned itself the title of: The Door to Hell!
TED Talks
TED: How I taught rats to sniff out land mines | Bart Weetjens
No one knows exactly how many landmines still litter the world, but it's safe to say: millions, waiting to kill and maim unsuspecting civilians. Clearing them is slow, expensive and dangerous. The founder of Apopo, Bart Weetjens, talks...