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The Two Viruses That We’ve Had For Millions of Years
There’s one kind of herpesvirus that’s specific to one species of primate, and each virus split off from the herpesvirus family tree when the primate split off from its own tree. But of course, humans are a special kind of primate.
SciShow
Why HIV is No Longer a Death Sentence
The HIV & AIDS epidemic claimed countless lives in the 80s and 90s— and while it's still a devastating diagnosis, medical technology has made significant advancements in treating HIV. In the second video of our two-part series on HIV and...
SciShow
Wheezy Waiter on Movie Science, Mutant Flu Facts, and 2 Sounds You've Never Heard!
Wheezy Waiter announces the SciShow nominees for "Worst Science in a Film," & Hank talks about the bird flu and shares two sounds that had never been heard by human ears until very recently.
SciShow
The Truth Behind Monkeypox
Is Monkeypox truly as dangerous as the media says? The current human monkeypox outbreak has left many feeling uneasy about the potential of another pandemic. Whether it's fact or fiction, we'll show you what we know about Monkeypox in...
SciShow
Astrobiology & the Search for Alien Life
Hank talks about astrobiology - the study of and search for life in the universe off Earth. Right now, the field has more questions than answers, but all they all seek to answer that one fundamental query: are we alone in the universe?
TED Talks
Annie Lennox: Why I am an HIV/AIDS activist
For the last eight years, pop singer Annie Lennox has devoted the majority of her time to her SING campaign, raising awareness and money to combat HIV/AIDS. She shares the experiences that have inspired her, from working with Nelson...
SciShow
Disease Ecology | SciShow Talk Show
Dr. Angie Luis is here to tell Hank about wildlife that spread diseases to humans, and Jessi brings some wildlife that don’t.
SciShow
What Is Monkeypox? | SciShow News
While cases of Monkeypox are being found worldwide, the nature of the disease and the science we currently have available keeps concerns from growing.
TED Talks
Laurie Garrett: Lessons from the 1918 flu
In 2007, as the world worried about a possible avian flu epidemic, Laurie Garrett, author of "The Coming Plague," gave this powerful talk to a small TED University audience. Her insights from past pandemics are suddenly more relevant...
SciShow
What to Know About the New COVID Variants | SciShow News
Two new versions of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the UK and South African variants, were announced in December. They've spread quickly in their countries of origin, and have begun popping up around the world. Join us to find out...
SciShow
We’re Talking To Aliens
We’ve done a lot of searching for life in the universe and we need to continue to if we hope to make contact. But not all of our attempts were expected to succeed. That’s where Beacon in the Galaxy comes in.
TED Talks
Marc Koska: 1.3m reasons to re-invent the syringe
Reuse of syringes, all too common in under-funded clinics, kills 1.3 million each year. Marc Koska clues us in to this devastating global problem with facts, photos and hidden-camera footage. He shares his solution: a low-cost syringe...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do germs spread (and why do they make us sick)? - Yannay Khaikin and Nicole Mideo
Germs are found on almost every surface we come in contact with, which makes it incredibly common for our bodies to be exposed to them. But why are some of these germs relatively harmless, while others can be fatal? Yannay Khaikan and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do viruses jump from animals to humans? - Ben Longdon
Discover the science of how viruses can jump from one species to another and the deadly epidemics that can result from these pathogens. -- At a Maryland country fair in 2017, farmers reported feverish hogs with inflamed eyes and running...
SciShow
Top 5 Deadliest Diseases
Hank scares our pants off with a tale of the five deadliest infectious diseases in the world.
Bozeman Science
Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
In this video Paul Andersen explains how light can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted as it moves from one medium to another. The reflection of different wavelengths creates the perceived color of an object. Absorbed light is...
Curated Video
Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - TCP versus UDP
Here, we will understand transmission control protocol and user datagram protocol and the fundamental differences between the two.
Curated Video
Could The Next Blackout Be More Deadly Than Katrina?
With climate change making temperatures more extreme each year, like we recently saw in the great Texas freeze and the Northwest heatwave, large-scale power outages become a matter of life and death. Could a power grid failure during an...
Curated Video
Infectious
An infectious disease is one caused by a biological agent such as a virus, bacterium, or fungi, that can be passed from one organism to another. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Factpack: The Spinal Cord
How the millions of nerves in the spinal cord help the brain and body communicate. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at...
Curated Video
Neurons as Cells
Everything our brain does, from controlling movement to conscious thought, is achieved by the firing of electrical signals called neurons. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Everything our brain does is achieved by electrical...
Curated Video
Sound is energy
Understand that sound is a form of energy created by vibrations. Physical processes - Sound - What is sound? Learning Points Sound is a form of energy. Sound travels in waves away from the source. Sound waves travel in all directions....
Curated Video
Ultrasound - Dolphin Communication
Learn how dolphins use ultrasound to communicate. Physical processes -Sound - How do we hear? Learning Points Sound travels faster in water than in air. Ultrasounds are too high pitched for humans to hear. Dolphins communicate using...
Curated Video
Structure and Function of Living organisms: Absorption and Transmission of Water and Mineral Salts in Plants:
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Discover the transportation of water and .minerals in the plants28764