Curated Video
Combatting Malaria: The Sterile Insect Technique
The International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to combat malaria by utilizing the sterile insect technique (SIT). By releasing radiation-sterilized male mosquitoes into the population, they...
Curated Video
Genetic Engineering: Transforming Mosquitoes into Disease Fighters against Malaria
Scientists at Imperial College in London are researching ways to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes. By identifying genes in other mosquito species that kill the malaria parasite, they aim to transfer these genes to the...
Curated Video
Breakthrough in Mosquito Control: Genetically Modified Bacteria to Combat Malaria and Dengue Fever
In Bangkok, scientists at a small laboratory have developed a genetically modified bacteria that kills mosquitoes in their larval stage. This breakthrough research could potentially inhibit the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and...
Curated Video
SK Telecom Introduces Mosquito-Repelling Sound Service in South Korea
SK Telecom, South Korea's top mobile phone operator, offers a unique service that allows users to download a sound that repels mosquitoes. The sound mimics male mosquitoes, which female mosquitoes dislike during pregnancy when they need...
Curated Video
Grouping Insects
Miss Palomine brings her Insect Book outside with her to help identify insects. She talks about the different types of insects and what differentiates them from one another. She provides interesting facts about insects.
Curated Video
Adaptation in India
"Adaptation in India" describes how Indians adapt to their physical environment.
Nature League
Why Do Smaller Dogs Live Longer? And Other Questions
This week on Nature League, Brit answer your questions about life on Earth!
Nature League
A World Without Mosquitoes?
On this episode of Nature League, Adrian asks Brit what would happen if all mosquitoes went extinct. Graphics by Tamar Ziri; Original intro and branding by Matt Gaydos and Maia Ledesma. Special help from Felix and Jane
Mazz Media
Biological Vectors
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
Next Animation Studio
Zika virus: How self-destructing genetically modified mosquitoes may be the answer
A British company Oxitec may have a way to fight Zika virus. They create genetically modified mosquitoes that produce offspring that will not survive into adulthood. The company uses a tetracycline repressible activator variant or tTAV...
Next Animation Studio
Gene-hacked mosquitoes released in Florida
Biotech company Oxitec to release half a billion “gene-hacked” mosquitoes along the Florida Keys in an experiment designed to kill off the islands’ pest population.
SWPictures
Tanzania: Disrupting Mosquito Breeding to Fight Malaria
The video discusses the effectiveness of bed nets in protecting against malaria-carrying mosquitoes, but also highlights the need to target mosquito breeding sites through larviciding, particularly in urban areas where breeding sites can...
STAT
Boddities | Episode 11 | Why do bug bites cause skin bumps?
When mosquitos feast on your blood they deposit toxins under the skin that can cause swelling. The severity of the swelling depends on your immune system.
Next Animation Studio
Mosquitoes evolved to favor human blood in arid environments: study
A new study may help to clarify the affinity for human blood of aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito.
STAT
Are you at risk of contracting Zika virus?
Are you at risk of contracting Zika virus? Your level of risk depends in part on your living conditions.
Curated Video
Adding 'es' to Plural Nouns
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using the correct endings on plural nouns in writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through practice exercises to reinforce the concept. The video also...
Next Animation Studio
West Nile virus: How the virus spreads
Health authorities in several US states are warning people to take extra precautions when protecting against mosquito bites as West Nile virus has begun to appear in samples of mosquitoes collected in counties from California to...
The Kiboomers
The Bee's Party Song | Bee Song for Kids | The Kiboomers | Nursery Rhymes | Baby Songs | Bees
Bees' Party song for kids!! Here is an adorable song for children. The bees gave a party and invited all they knew The wasps and the hornets and a few mosquitoes, too Yo-ho, and hey! every apple tree was humming with a Buzz-buzz-buzz! On...
Science360
New Mosquito Repellant Could Be Frightening... For The Mosquitoes!
Vanderbilt University researchers say they're working to unleash an insect repellent on mosquitoes that's more powerful than DEET. The discovery could one day be effective in reducing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, such as...
Brave Wilderness
A Nest FULL of Baby Crocodiles
On this week's adventure Coyote is heading into the backwaters of Turkey Point with wildlife biologist and crocodile conservationist Mario Aldecoa to scout nesting sites for newly hatched American Crocodiles. As if cruising the cooling...
Science360
Heads up: Two-pump system in mosquitoes could hold answers for medicine, health
Even though mosquitoes have long been a nuisance to humans worldwide, scientists are still putting together the pieces of their biological puzzle. Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered the inner workings of a two-pump system in...
SWPictures
Netherlands: Smelly Feet Fighting Malaria
The video discusses how scientists have discovered that mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of human feet due to the bacteria on the skin. The video features interviews with the researchers and footage of their experiments.