At just four light years away, Proxima Centauri is our closest solar neighbor. The recent discovery of the new exoplanet Proxima D, has reopened the discussion of whether the proxima system is our best chance at reaching another Earth....

You ever see a parrot mimicking humans words, and wonder if they really get what they're talking about? They're smarter than they look - there's a lot of meaning in every squawk and chirp that parrots make. Not bad for a bird brain.

Although they don’t seem like the talkative type, recent research suggests that bird eggs can use vibrations to relay warnings about the outside world to their nest-mates.

It's 791 CE. As the morning sun shines on the Golden Gate Palace, brother and sister Hisham and Asma prepare for the journey of a lifetime: the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca. They intend to travel with the big hajj caravan— but a...

We've all heard, “breast is best," but is it true? What's the real science behind breast milk and baby formula?

I want all families to be made whole, to be reunified, to be together -- as is our right, says writer, poet and student Elizabeth Zion. In this profoundly moving talk, Zion shares the impacts of family separation, including her personal...

Although they don’t seem like the talkative type, recent research suggests that bird eggs can use vibrations to relay warnings about the outside world to their nest-mates.

In a complex and changing world, how can we make sure unconventional people and their ideas thrive? Business executive Ipsita Dasgupta introduces the concept of "co-conspirators" -- people willing to bend or break the rules to challenge...

Researchers published a paper last month, exploring the possibility that our sun might have once had a stellar twin! Could our solar system have once been a binary, or even a multi-star system?

We can’t find evidence of the Sun’s family, or how it might have formed, but we do have some pretty good theories.

Updated meiosis video. Join the Amoeba Sisters as they explore the meiosis stages with vocabulary including chromosomes, centromeres, centrioles, spindle fibers, and crossing over. Major Points in Table of Contents: Intro 00:00 Mitosis...

It’s nice to think that every rover we land on Mars is totally unique, but isn’t it even nicer to know that they’ve got a twin or even a triplet here on Earth making sure they’re up for the job ahead?

It's always a little weird when a couple looks like they could be related, but Brit explains the science behind why it's not totally creepy! It involves percentages and kind of uncomfortable rating systems!

I'm tall. Most of the people in my family are tall. Does that mean my son will be tall? Turns out the inheritance of height is a lot more complicated than we thought. Scientists know that nature (genes) and nurture (environment) both...

As kids, we all get advice from parents and teachers that seems strange, even confusing. This was crystallized one night for a young Clint Smith, who was playing with water guns in a dark parking lot with his white friends. In a...

At SciShow, we ask the tough questions. Today we explore the answer to the question "if identical twin brothers married identical twin sisters, would their offspring be identical?"

I bet you've heard about the birth order cliche: The oldest child is responsible, the middle one is a rebel, and the youngest is spoiled. This stereotype might apply to you and your siblings, but is it universal?

Paul Andersen explains how the process of meiosis produces variable gametes. He starts with a brief discussion of haploid and diploid cells. He compares and contrasts spermatogenesis and oogenesis. He explains how each person is...

Reading slowly -- with her finger running beneath the words, even when she was taught not to -- has led Jacqueline Woodson to a life of writing books to be savored. In a lyrical talk, she invites us to slow down and appreciate stories...

Harriet Tubman represents the struggle for civil rights in America, advocating for freedom and equality. Born around 1820 in Maryland, she faced significant hardships as the child of enslaved parents. After escaping to the North in 1849,...

The death of a child is almost too awful to complicate. The emotional toll on those who remain is high, but the death of a sibling can also have long-term health consequences, including increased mortality.

Have fun learning English with Family Fun: Learn Vocabulary with My Big Family Song & Quiz! 🌳 Kids will discover family member vocabulary, sing along to a catchy family song, and test what they’ve learned with a fun quiz at...

Howcast - Learn how to help children adjust to a sibling with autism from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.

Play contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. Connect with your kids, use your imagination, have fun, and play tea party.