TED Talks
TED: You have no idea where camels really come from | Latif Nasser
Camels are so well adapted to the desert that it's hard to imagine them living anywhere else. But what if we have them pegged all wrong? What if those big humps, feet and eyes were evolved for a different climate and a different time? In...
TED Talks
Paul Sereno: Digging up dinosaurs
Strange landscapes, scorching heat and (sometimes) mad crocodiles await scientists seeking clues to evolution's genius. Paleontologist Paul Sereno talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory -- and a new way to help students...
SciShow
Are Modern Humans Really Older Than We Thought?
Until recently, fossil evidence for modern humans has only gone back 200,000 years. A new discovery in Morocco and thermoluminescence dating may help extend that beyond 300,000 years. Chapters View all Homo sapiens 0:09...
SciShow
Know Your Scientists Archaeology or Paleontology
How do you make an archaeologist really mad, really fast? Ask her if she’s found any dinosaurs. SciShow helps you Know Your Scientists by explaining the many differences between archaeology and paleontology, and how they’re each awesome...
TED Talks
Christina Warinner: Tracking ancient diseases using ... plaque
Imagine what we could learn about diseases by studying the history of human disease, from ancient hominids to the present. But how? TED Fellow Christina Warinner is an achaeological geneticist, and she's found a spectacular new tool --...
SciShow
The Secret of Regeneration in... Alligators
Why can amphibians, fish and even some reptiles regenerate limbs, while birds and mammals can’t? Researchers think they might have found a clue on the tip of the alligator’s tail.
TED Talks
Jack Horner: Building a dinosaur from a chicken
Renowned paleontologist Jack Horner has spent his career trying to reconstruct a dinosaur. He's found fossils with extraordinarily well-preserved blood vessels and soft tissues, but never intact DNA. So, in a new approach, he's taking...
TED Talks
Louise Leakey: A dig for humanity's origins
Louise Leakey asks, "Who are we?" The question takes her to the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa, where she digs for the evolutionary origins of humankind -- and suggests a stunning new vision of our competing ancestors.
TED Talks
Lauren Sallan: A brief tour of the last 4 billion years (dinosaurs not included)
In this hilarious, whirlwind tour of the last four billion years of evolution, paleontologist and TED Fellow Lauren Sallan introduces us to some of the wildly diverse animals that roamed the prehistoric planet (from sharks with wings to...
SciShow
Supersonic Free Fall and the New Element: Hankium?
Hank brings you the news of a newly discovered dinosaur he is kind of afraid to look at, a way to sequence your genome in less time than it takes to get your clothes dry cleaned, & two new adventures that will take place in space - one...
TED Talks
Juliet Brophy: How a new species of ancestors is changing our theory of human evolution
In 2013, a treasure trove of unusual fossils were uncovered in a cave in South Africa, and researchers soon realized: these were the remains of a new species of ancient humans. Paleoanthropologist Juliet Brophy takes us inside the...
Curated Video
The Bone Wars: Edward Drinker Cope & Othniel Marsh
Learn about the dinosaur bone wars between famed paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh.
Wonderscape
The Living Dinosaurs: Birds and Their Ancient Ancestors
Discover how not all dinosaurs went extinct and how their closest relatives, birds, are still alive today. Learn about the connection between ancient feathered dinosaurs and modern birds, and explore how these true survivors managed to...
Wonderscape
The Catastrophic End of the Dinosaurs
Discover how the age of dinosaurs, which lasted 165 million years, came to an abrupt end 65 million years ago. Learn about the massive asteroid impact on the Yucatan Peninsula and how the resulting shockwaves, tsunamis, and global...
Wonderscape
Meet the Utahraptor: Fierce Predator of the Cretaceous
Learn about the terrifying Utahraptor, a fast and deadly predator related to the Velociraptor. Discover its powerful claws, warm-blooded nature, and unique feathered body that made it a dominant hunter. Also, explore other fascinating...
Wonderscape
The World of Dinosaurs: Life in a Prehistoric Era
Journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, from the sweltering deserts to lush tropical rainforests. Discover fascinating facts about the T. Rex, the king of the late Cretaceous era, and learn about its size, hunting...
Wonderscape
The Battle of the Fighting Dinosaurs: Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops
Discover the intense encounter between a Velociraptor and a Protoceratops, preserved in fossil form. Learn how the Velociraptor's attack and the Protoceratops' powerful defense led to a dramatic, fatal struggle, unearthed millions of...
Wonderscape
Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops: An Epic Dinosaur Battle
Explore the legendary battle between the fierce Velociraptor and the resilient Protoceratops. Discover the unique traits and strengths of these two dinosaurs, from the Velociraptor's deadly claws and speed to the Protoceratops' powerful...
Wonderscape
Unlocking Earth's Past: The Fascinating World of Fossils
Dive into the captivating world of paleontology and explore how fossils unlock the secrets of Earth's ancient life. Discover the processes that preserve these rare treasures and understand the insights they provide into the evolution and...
Curated Video
Ancient Survivors: From Dinosaurs to Modern Day
Discover how some of today's familiar creatures, like crocodiles, sharks, and even insects, have roots that stretch back to the time of dinosaurs and beyond. Learn why these animals survived the mass extinction that wiped out the...
Curated Video
From Feathers to Flight: Unveiling the True Descendants of Dinosaurs
Delve into the surprising truths about dinosaurs and their modern descendants—birds. In this enlightening exploration, discover how features like three-toed feet and wishbones link birds directly to their prehistoric ancestors. Learn...
Curated Video
Extinction or Evolution: Unraveling the Mystery of the Dinosaurs' Demise
Journey back 65 million years to explore the catastrophic events that may have ended the age of dinosaurs. From the impact of a colossal asteroid to massive volcanic eruptions, discover how these monumental events shaped the fate of...
PBS
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de...
Wonderscape
Fossils and the Fossil Record: Uncovering Earth's Past
Dive into the fascinating world of fossils and paleontology. Learn how fossils, the preserved remains and traces of ancient organisms, provide crucial insights into the history of life on Earth. Understand the role of the fossil record...