SciShow
The Strange Physics Behind the Smell of Rubber Bands
If you've spent any time trying to explode a pumpkin with rubber bands you know that they have a distinct smell to them when stretched, and you have physics to thank for that.
MinuteEarth
Who Are Flowers Trying To Seduce?
Want to learn more? Here are some keywords to get your googling started: - Pollination: the process by which pollen is transferred to the female reproductive organs of seed plants - Pollinator: the agent that moves the pollen - Abiotic...
SciShow
Hearing Colors, Seeing Sounds: Synesthesia
Hank explains the little we know about the perceptual condition known as synesthesia, where a person involuntary associates one sensation or experience with another sensation.
SciShow
Does Wine Really Need to 'Breathe'?
Whether it's from a box or a bottle, letting your wine 'breathe' can actually make a difference in its taste.
MinuteEarth
Epigenetics: Why Inheritance Is Weirder Than We Thought
Epigenetics: Why Inheritance Is Weirder Than We Thought
SciShow
The Taste of Color
To the average tongue, the color "red" doesn't have a flavor or a smell. But color can affect how we perceive the world in so many ways - including how things taste and smell!
SciShow Kids
The Wonderful World of Plants! | Compilation
Plants are AMAZING! Join Squeaks and Mister Brown as they talk about the adventures they've had in the fort's garden, and beyond!
SciShow Kids
What Is Pumpkin Spice?
Sam the Bat stopped by the fort today, and brought his famous pumpkin spice cookies! But what exactly is pumpkin spice?
SciShow Kids
How Recycling Works!
Humans make a lot of garbage every day, and a lot of it ends up in big, smelly dumps. Luckily, there are things we can do to reuse a lot of our garbage and keep the Earth healthy and clean! Join Jessi and find out how!
SciShow
Do we have more than 5 senses?
The Greek philosopher Aristotle used sensory experiences and body parts to propose that humans have five senses. But almost as soon as he proposed them, people noticed things that didn’t fit the bill. And the debate has continued ever...
SciShow
Your Nose Does More Than You Give It Credit For
You might thank your nose for letting you experience the lovely aromas of a good soup, but you probably wouldn't think to thank it for helping you experience other people's emotions!
SciShow
Plants That Keep Themselves Warm
Sometimes, plants do unexpected things. Like control their own body temperature.
SciShow
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin , and what might be living on top of it.
SciShow
How Stores Try to Manipulate Your Senses to Sell You Stuff
For those of you looking to go out and actually do your holiday shopping in a store, you might want to be wary of the tricks businesses may use to encourage more spending.
Be Smart
Do Plants Think?
For the last 50 years we've wondered whether plants can think... Haven't we?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What causes body odor? - Mel Rosenberg
Most of us don't need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic smell we call body odor. But it's a surprisingly complex phenomenon, influenced by our genetic makeup, age, diet, and hygiene. So what is...
Be Smart
The Delicious Science of CHEESE!
I am an absolute freak for cheese. Next to bread, it might be our oldest biotechnology! Here's some of the science about how it's made and where it comes from. Special thanks to Kara Chadbourne from Antonelli's Cheese in Austin, TX!!!...
SciShow Kids
Look Inside a Flower! Science Project for Kids
Squeaks has a Valentine's surprise for Jessi: a bouquet of flowers! Flowers are beautiful and they smell great, but did you know that flowers also do a very important job?
Curated Video
Sensory Wording
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Sensory Wording," explains how including sensory details in a story improves the reader experience.
Curated Video
How Does Smell Work? Investigating the Quantum Connection
How Does our Olfactory system work? How do we Smell? It turns out that quantum mechanics plays a big role. What you may not realize is that inside your nose rests a very sensitive quantum device that uses complex physics to give you the...
Curated Video
Oopsy Daisy Garden
The entrance of Oopsy Daisy Garden is through a nondescript door at the back of the restaurant DonBuDon. After walking up the stairs to the second floor you are transported into one of Taiwan’s secret gems-- garden-themed escape from the...
Curated Video
Making #Watermelon Granita With Kid Chef Peter
This 10-year old chef can make you a superstar in the kitchen! Cook with Peter on HooplaHa.com features simple recipes kids love to eat and make! In this video, Chef Peter prepares Watermelon Granita, a refreshing 2-ingredient dessert...
Curated Video
How to Find a Kennel
Howcast - If you have to put your pet up for a few days, make sure you get a kennel that's going to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Curated Video
How to Attract the Woman You Want with Your Scent
Howcast - Get science on your side the next time you're looking to score by knowing which kind of scent arouses which kind of woman.