SciShow
The Wasp That Reprograms Spiders
Scientists have observed a new parasitic behavior between a wasp and a social species of spider, where the spider re-learned an ancestral behavior!
SciShow
Slingshot Spiders Put Fighter Pilots to Shame
There are all kinds of ways that a spider can catch its prey, but few species are as extreme as the slingshot spider!
SciShow
Why Don’t Spiders Stick to Their Webs?
Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don’t get stuck?
SciShow
8 Incredibly Brilliant Spiders
They get a rap for being spooky, but whether it’s building bridges across rivers or solving puzzles, spiders are way cooler than you might think. Many have smart or elaborate features that allow them to do some pretty extraordinary...
SciShow Kids
Not-So-Creepy Creatures | SciShow Kids Compilation
In the spirit of Halloween, Anthony and Squeaks are playing Guess That Animal with some creepy creatures to remember how cool they really are.
SciShow
6 Animals That Have Evolved to Steal
Animals have evolved a variety of ways to survive—including outright theft. Chapters SNEAKY SPIDERS 1:03 LYING BIRDS 2:43 3 CUCKOO BEES 5:18 MOUTH-PLUNDERING SNAILS 5:39 PLANT-ROBBING FLIES 7:12 MONKEY ROBBERS 8:40
SciShow
The Wasp That Reprograms Spiders
Scientists have observed a new parasitic behavior between a wasp and a social species of spider, where the spider re-learned an ancestral behavior!
SciShow
8 Awe-Inspiring Spiders
Whether it’s building bridges across rivers or solving puzzles, spiders are way cooler than you might think. Many have smart or elaborate features that allow them to do some pretty extraordinary things! Chapters View all NET-CASTING...
SciShow
Slingshot Spiders Put Fighter Pilots to Shame
There are all kinds of ways that a spider can catch its prey, but few species are as extreme as the slingshot spider!
SciShow
Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?
Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don't get stuck?
SciShow Kids
Don’t Be Afraid of Spiders!
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!
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'...
Wonderscape
Exploring the World of Spiders: From Black Widows to Tarantulas
Delve into the diverse world of spiders, from venomous species like the Black Widow and Brown Recluse to the intriguing Jumping and Golden Orb Weaver spiders. Learn about their habitats, hunting methods, and unique features, including...
PBS
Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore
Although able to appear as a beautiful young woman, the jorōgumo is really a deadly spider monster in disguise. This episode dives into the fascinating world of yōkai and the long history of beautiful women and spiders in Japanese...
Curated Video
Learn About Bugs from A to Z
In this video, your litter ones will learn about some bugs from A to Z. This video is a great resource to teach preschoolers and kindergarteners letter recognition, letter sounds and some very interesting, fun and educational facts about...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
Legend of the Wolf Spider
Season 3, Wolf Spider part 2 Listen to the origin story of the wolf spider in Darkinjung culture. Gavi, a Darkinjung educator, shares with Kayne and Kamil the legend of how the spiders came be and why there are so many of them in this...
Bizarre Beasts
New Zealand Glowworms Eat Like Spiders
In some caves in New Zealand there are "glowworms," bioluminescent fungus gnat larvae that glow bright blue and catch prey in sticky webs, like a combination of wanna-be spiders and fireflies.
Curated Video
What Are Cobwebs? Where Do They Come From?
Most cobwebs actually consist of abandoned spider webs. These home-abandoning spiders, mainly those of the species Theridiidae, build these sticky webs for catching prey. Web-building spiders create elaborate webs for catching prey...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Foraminifera: Hard on The Outside, Squishy on the Inside
We're going fossil hunting for Foraminifera! From beaches, to the ocean floor, to the foundation of the Egyptian pyramids, Forams are everywhere!
Curated Video
Spiders: Adaptations, Behaviors, and Life Cycle
This video provides a fascinating overview of spiders, highlighting their diverse habitats, predatory nature, unique characteristics such as silk weaving and venomous abilities, and their reproductive behaviors. It explores the different...
NASA
Webb Telescope Milestone: Completion of Telescope Element
Thousands of people, for almost two decades, accomplished the construction of the telescope element of the largest space telescope ever created. The optical and science segment of the James Webb Space Telescope stands complete in one of...
AllTime 10s
10 Weirdest Things To Fall From The Sky
You've probably had a bird poop on you at some point, but trust me it could be so much worse. From space debris to raining fish, here are the 10 weirdest things to fall from the sky.
NASA
NASA Referees Test of Footballs vs. Webb Telescope
While two football teams will be put to the test at Super Bowl LI in Houston, engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are testing the most powerful space telescope ever built, the James Webb Space...