SciShow
Are the Bees Okay Now?
About 10 years ago, the news was packed with reports about something called colony collapse disorder — a mysterious phenomenon that involved the disappearance of enormous numbers of bees. Then, the news stopped talking about it. So what...
SciShow
The Bees That Eat Corpses
Bees are quite beneficial little critters: pollinating flowers, making honey, and also...helping corpses decompose.
SciShow
A New Secret Ingredient to Making Queen Bees
Scientists have learned more about why royal jelly makes queen bees, and we peek at the tiny and terrifying mandibles of trap-jaw ants.
TED Talks
TED: The first 21 days of a bee's life | Anand Varma
We've heard that bees are disappearing. But what is making bee colonies so vulnerable? Photographer Anand Varma raised bees in his backyard — in front of a camera — to get an up close view. This project, for National Geographic, gives a...
SciShow
What's Happening to Honey Bees
You've probably heard about the sudden and mysterious drop in honey bee populations throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. Beekeepers used to report average losses in their worker bees of about 5-10% a year, but starting around 2006, that...
SciShow Kids
Amazing Animal Groups
Groups of animals have some really interesting names! Learn about them with Jessi and Squeaks!
PBS
The Honeycombs of 4-Dimensional Bees ft. Joe Hanson
Why is there a hexagonal structure in honeycombs? Why not squares? Or asymmetrical blobby shapes? In 36 B.C., the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro wrote about two of the leading theories of the day. First: bees have six legs, so they...
SciShow Kids
Busy Bees
You see them when it's warm outside, hanging out in flowers and working away. Bees! Check out what these buzzing insects are up to, and how you can tell the difference between a bumblebee and a honey bee.
Be Smart
Why Are The Bees Dying?
Bees, wild and domesticated, are in big trouble. Bee colonies are dying off at alarming rates, and the cause isn't clear. Pesticides, habitat loss, disease, there's a laundry list of likely culprits. We rely on these tiny pollinators for...
SciShow Kids
Like Fruit? Thank a Bee!
You might enjoy a delicious peach or slice of watermelon this summer, and it's largely in thanks to our pollinating friends: the BEES!
Curated Video
Animals and Toxins: Exploring the World of Venomous Creatures
This video provides an overview of various animals that use toxins to kill their prey or protect themselves. It highlights examples such as the puffer fish, viper snake, bees, wasps, stingrays, and the lionfish. The video also clarifies...
Curated Video
Bee Facts: Inside the Beehive
Learn all about the fascinating world of bees in this fun and informative video! Discover how bees live together in a beehive, the roles of the queen bee, worker bees, and drone bees, and how they work together to make honey from nectar.
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Hymenopterans: Ants, Wasps, and Bees
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of hymenopterans, which include ants, wasps, and bees. We learn about their diverse species, their organizational structure within colonies, and their unique characteristics and behaviors....
Curated Video
Building Self-Discipline
In this video, Haley the bee discusses the importance of self-discipline and how it helps bees produce honey. She shares the story of Nicoletta, a girl who wants to achieve her next belt in karate but struggles with eating healthy....
Curated Video
Cracking Shells: Fun Facts About Nuts and Their Surprising Connections
In this video, viewers will learn fascinating facts about nuts and their connection to our health and environment. From the brain-like appearance of walnuts to their rich omega-3 content to the surprising cousinship between cashews and...
Curated Video
Sustainable Living: A Semi-Underground Eco-Home
Discover the journey of creating a semi-underground eco-home that emphasizes recycling, sustainable materials, and renewable energy. Learn how this innovative house, constructed with local wood and powered by solar energy, integrates...
Curated Video
Only In South Korea 6 - Bee Man's Extreme Stunt
Bee Man's Extreme Stunt:A daring stuntman covers his body with 260,000 bees, leaving only his face uncovered, showcasing an extraordinary feat.
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Ants, Wasps, and Bees: Insects that Shape Our Ecosystems
This video provides a comprehensive overview of two important groups of hymenopteran insects: wasps and bees. It explores their social behaviors, nesting habits, diet, and unique characteristics. The video emphasizes the crucial role...
Curated Video
Self-discipline
In this video, Jade the Giraffe interviews Haley the Bee about the concept of self-discipline. Haley explains how bees are highly organized and work together in a structured manner to achieve their goals, such as producing honey. The...
Food Farmer Earth
Justin Tiret's Urban Homestead: Maximizing Space for Sustainable Living
Explore the transformation of a city lot into Justin Tiret's thriving urban homestead. Discover how he utilizes permaculture principles to grow a variety of edible plants, contributing to local food security and sustainable urban living.
Curated Video
Bee Stings
When and why do bees sting? And what happens in the human body when they do? Why are bee stings only a nuisance to some people, but life threatening to others? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Bees sting people to protect...
Curated Video
Dawson's Bee
For this large burrowing bee, mating season isn’t just competitive – it’s deadly. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Dawson's burrowing bee is one of the largest bee species in the world. Dawson's bees are solitary bees, and...
Curated Video
Straight Lines: Bee Lines
Why do bees fly in straight lines, and why does man now copy nature? Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.
Curated Video
Bees and Their Hives
What is it about hexagons that makes them the perfect building blocks for beehives? Discover why they are the best use of space. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math...