SciShow
What This Video Will Do to Your Friends' Brains
The way your brain reacts to stimuli might tell us more about who you're friends with, and swatting at mosquitoes might one day bring us positive results.
SciShow
Human Parasites
Hank tells us about all of the things that live on us or in us - the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly.
SciShow
Developing A New Malaria Vaccine!
We've learned a bit about how hummingbirds see motion in an unexpected way, and scientists are working on a potential new malaria vaccine by genetically manipulating the parasite that causes it!
SciShow
6 Microbes Saving the Environment
Ever since humans found out about germs, we’ve gone a bit overboard inventing antibacterial soap and antibiotics and antifungals. But despite our aversion to them, microbes aren’t all bad, and some of them could even help us save the...
SciShow
CRISPR: A Gene-Editing Superpower
Any molecular biologist will tell you that genetic engineering is tricky. But up until recently we might be witnessing a new age in human development.
Crash Course
Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery - Crash Course Ecology
Population ecology is the study of groups within a species that interact mostly with each other, and it examines how they live together in one geographic area to understand why these populations are different in one time and place than...
MinuteEarth
Why Malaria Isn’t Just A Tropical Disease
Malaria is a global disease that we've beaten back around the world, including in some tropical places, but we’ve had the hardest time in Africa. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these...
MinuteEarth
How Humans Made Malaria So Deadly
FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some keywords to get your googling started: Malaria - a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people...
SciShow
Mutant Mosquitoes in Florida
In the search for longevity, scientists have found the longest-lived vertebrates on the planet in the arctic. Meanwhile, in warmer climes, the FDA approves a new method for combating disease-carrying mosquitoes.
SciShow
3 Reasons Mosquitoes Suck
Hank gives you at least three reasons to like mosquitoes even less than you do already, and tells you how you can literally decrease world suck by fighting mosquito-borne disease.
Curated Video
Controlling the Asian Tiger Mosquito: Innovative Solutions and Effective Traps
This video discusses the issue of the Asian Tiger Mosquito, an invasive species that can transmit various diseases. American Biophysics Corporation has developed a technology called Lurex, which is an attractant that can effectively lure...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Malaria Treatment: The Quest for Affordable Medication
This video highlights the potential of artemisinin, a substance found in the Chinese Wormwood plant, to cure malaria. With millions of people dying from this disease each year, finding an affordable and effective solution is crucial....
Curated Video
Using Nuclear Technology to Combat Malaria: The Potential Solution to Save Millions
This video highlights the devastating impact of malaria, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where millions of people, mostly young children, die each year. It introduces the innovative approach of using nuclear technology to combat...
Curated Video
Unraveling the Mystery: How Certain Individuals Repel Mosquitoes
In this video, researchers at the Rothamsted Institute in Britain explore the phenomenon of certain individuals emitting chemicals that repel mosquitoes. By gathering natural odors from human skin and conducting experiments with...
Curated Video
Discovering the Fascinating World of Peacock Spiders
Discover the fascinating world of Peacock spiders, a species of jumping spider found in Australia. With their vibrant and colorful patterns, these tiny creatures capture our attention. Not only do they have the ability to change the...
Curated Video
These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...
Bedtime History
History of Panama Canal for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the construction and history of the Panama Canal.
Curated Video
Understanding Bats: Dispelling Common Myths and Fears
Video 2 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment focuses on debunking common myths about bats, such as the misconception that they are flying rodents or blind creatures. Students will learn that bats are actually closely related to...
Curated Video
Holy Bat Swarm! It’s Halloween! Part 1
Video 1 of the Echolocation Unit. The Boneheads have gathered at the haunted Bone Manor to go trick or treating. But first they have to stop JP Rothbone & his Sniveling Cronies in their latest diabolical scheme: they want to exterminate...
Wonderscape
The Art and Science of Spider Webs: Exploring Arachnid Ingenuity
Discover the world of spiders and their webs, spanning various habitats and featuring nearly 40,000 types worldwide. Learn about their unique silk-spinning abilities to create webs for trapping prey and other uses. Understand spiders'...
Curated Video
Skin Defenses: Understanding Warts and Mosquito Bites
Discover how our skin responds to common irritants like warts and mosquito bites, featuring expert insights into the HPV virus behind warts and the biological factors that attract mosquitoes. Learn about innovative treatments for...
Curated Video
Camping Innovations: Enhancing Comfort in the Great Outdoors
Discover the latest innovations that are transforming the camping experience. Learn about advanced tents designed to keep you cool and dark for a comfortable sleep, revolutionary coolers that keep your food and drinks chilled longer, and...
Curated Video
Controlling Pests
Dr. Forrester explains how farmers minimize the damaging effects of insects.
Curated Video
Innovative Inventions for Outdoor Comfort: Chiller Cans and Mosquito Repellent Ringtone
This video showcases two innovative inventions: a self-chilling can that rapidly cools beverages without the need for bulky coolers, and a special ringtone designed to repel mosquitoes, cockroaches, and bees by mimicking the sound of a...