TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really caused the Irish Potato Famine | Stephanie Honchell Smith
For over 200 years, potatoes thrived in Ireland; roughly half the country’s residents lived almost entirely on potatoes. But when harvesting began in 1845, farmers found their potatoes blackened and shriveled. While this failed harvest...
MinuteEarth
What if We Replaced Nuclear With Potatoes
Energy use can be confusing – I mean, how do you compare gasoline in your car to electricity piped to your house? That's why we made these things spud-tacularly simple.
SciShow
Viroids: Possibly the Smallest Pathogens on Earth
Potato spindle tuber disease wasn't a life-or-death situation, but it led to the discovery of viroids: infectious, replicating bits of RNA
SciShow
Why Genetic Engineering Can’t Do Everything (Yet)
We've made some great strides in understanding the human genome, but before we can tackle genetic engineering, we have some "chicken and egg" problems to figure out. Hosted by: Hank Green
TED Talks
Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man
Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and...
SciShow
Paleo Got It Wrong: We've Loved Carbs for Over 100,000 Years | SciShow News
If you’re on the “paleo diet,” you’ve probably been avoiding wheat and potatoes, but a new study published last week indicates that humans have been eating starches for more than 100,000 years! Chapters View all Paleo diet 0:17 electron...
SciShow
French Fries Aren't Really Going To Kill You
If you use the internet, you may have read about a nutritional study about the deadliness of fried potatoes. It's a little more complex than that, though. Even if you haven't heard of that one, we're pretty sure you've heard of the...
TED Talks
Michael Pollan: A plant's-eye view
What if human consciousness isn't the end-all and be-all of Darwinism? What if we are all just pawns in corn's clever strategy game to rule the Earth? Author Michael Pollan asks us to see the world from a plant's-eye view.
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Invest in Your Digestion!
It's Green vs. Green in this week's quiz show as Hank battles Katherine to see who takes home all the marriage points.
TED Talks
TED: Climate change is becoming a problem you can taste | Amanda Little
Our food systems have not been designed to adapt to major disruptions like climate change, says environmental journalist Amanda Little. In this eye-opening talk, she shows how the climate crisis could devastate our food supply -- and...
SciShow
Why Genetic Engineering Can’t Do Everything (Yet)
We've made some great strides in understanding the human genome, but before we can tackle genetic engineering, we have some "chicken and egg" problems to figure out.
SciShow
Why Ferns Have More Chromosomes Than You
Chromosomes are fascinating little things, and today, Hank explains why more of them doesn't mean more complex, and why different organisms have different numbers of chromosomes. The short answer: mistakes happen.
SciShow
Why We Love Sugar
Hank talks about a sweet-tasting substance we humans just love - where it comes from, why we need it and how we could maybe stand to love it a little less.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: History through the eyes of the potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness
Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you've probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more significant role in our history than just that of the dietary staple we have come to...
Crash Course
Why Early Globalization Matters: Crash Course Big History
Globalization has been in process for centuries, and has had a huge effect on Big History, and on Collective Learning. This week, Emily is investigating early globalization through three things that moved around the world and shaped...
Bozeman Science
AP Biology Lab 1: Diffusion and Osmosis
Paul Andersen starts with a brief description of diffusion and osmosis. He then describes the diffusion demonstration and how molecules move over time. He then explains the concepts behind the osmosis lab and how potatoes are affected by...
SciShow Kids
Grow Your Own Potatoes!
Potatoes are amazing! You can make them into french fries, baked potatoes, hash browns, potato chips, and tons of other tasty foods! And best of all, they're super easy to grow! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how!
Bozeman Science
Osmosis Lab Walkthrough
Mr. Andersen shows you how to properly core potatoes for the osmosis lab. A thorough description of the lab protocol is included along with a brief description of percent mass change.
SciShow Kids
The 5 Fabulous Food Groups
Learn about our 5 main food groups with Jessi and Squeaks, then see if you can name them all!
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Reflections from an Organic Seed Breeder and Pioneer in Organic Farming
Discover Alan Kapuler’s approach to gardening and life, from his early days in a commune to his extensive botanical research and practical gardening techniques. Learn how his dedication to diversity and sustainability shapes his view of...
Curated Video
25 Thanksgiving Signs in ASL | Sign Language for Beginners
You’re going to gobble up these 25 Thanksgiving Day Signs! Join me as I teach you and Kate these 25 holiday signs in ASL. Be sure to stick around to the end and I’ll teach you a few sentences as well in American Sign Language. Happy...
Curated Video
Starch
A carbohydrate made of long chains of repeated glucose building blocks. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Asexual Reproduction in Plants
Some plants don't need both a male and female to reproduce - they can do it alone. Which plants can do this and how do they manage it? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants use a variety of methods to reproduce. Methods include...
Great Big Story
A tour of the saviour on spilled blood, Russia's mosaic marvel
Discover the history and beauty of Saint Petersburg's church, from its colorful domes to the stunning interior mosaics.