SciShow
Why are We So Much Chubbier than Other Apes?
Chimpanzees and bonobos may be very close to us humans on the tree of life, but one of our differences is the way we store fat. That difference comes down to types of fat cells and our DNA. Hosted by: Hank Green
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Weird Facts About Humans
Hank squares off against the host of SciShow Kids, Jessi Knudsen Castaneda, to match wits about chemistry, evolution, and how babies are weird!
SciShow
The Worst Nobel Prize Ever Awarded
SciShow explores the grim story of the lobotomy, the medical procedure that earned its inventor perhaps the most regrettable Nobel Prize in history.
SciShow
Why are We So Much Chubbier than Other Apes?
Chimpanzees and bonobos may be very close to us humans on the tree of life, but one of our differences is the way we store fat. That difference comes down to types of fat cells and our DNA.
SciShow
Why Is Yawning Contagious?
When you see someone yawn, you're probably pretty likely to follow suit. But what makes it so contagious?
TED Talks
TED: Moral behavior in animals | Frans de Waal
What happens when two monkeys are paid unequally? Fairness, reciprocity, empathy, cooperation -- caring about the well-being of others seems like a very human trait. But Frans de Waal shares some surprising videos of behavioral tests, on...
SciShow
The Past, Present, and Future of Human Evolution | Compilation
Humanity has changed a lot since the days of our ancestral species, and we have continued evolution to look forward to as well.
TED Talks
TED: Evolution's gift of play, from bonobo apes to humans | Isabel Behncke
With never-before-seen video, primatologist Isabel Behncke Izquierdo (a TED Fellow) shows how bonobo ape society learns from constantly playing -- solo, with friends, even as a prelude to sex. Indeed, play appears to be the bonobos' key...
SciShow
Goodall, Fossey & Galdikas: Great Minds
Today we know that humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA and that we have a lot in common. Not just how we look, but how we behave, form groups, defend our turf, and love each other. People didn't always see other primates this...
SciShow
How to Make A Humanzee
We all know about inter species animal hybrids - Napoleon Dynamite's favorite animal, the liger, is a typical example. But could a human and our closest primate relative the chimpanzee also breed a living hybrid? Hank explores this ......
TED Talks
Nick Bostrom: What happens when our computers get smarter than we are?
Artificial intelligence is getting smarter by leaps and bounds -- within this century, research suggests, a computer AI could be as "smart" as a human being. And then, says Nick Bostrom, it will overtake us: "Machine intelligence is the...
SciShow
These Chimps Treat Each Other’s Wounds. With Bugs
Chimpanzees in Gabon have been observed using bugs as a possible antiseptic, but what's more surprising is that they're applying this remedy to one another in what may be a form of chimpanzee health care.
MinuteEarth
You Are A Fish
With our current understanding of evolutionary history and our strategy of cladistic naming, if we wanted to have both goldfish and sharks under a single group called "fish", then mammals must also be called fish....
Bozeman Science
LS2D - Social Interactions and Group Behavior
In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of social interactions and group behavior. Organisms live in groups because it overs them greater success and has been selected for through natural selection. Some groups are stable and...
SciShow
6 "Vegetarian" Animals that Will Give You Nightmares
Some of the animals you think of as just cute grass-eating creatures might actually be more interested in chomping on your meaty bones.
TED Talks
TED: The surprising science of alpha males | Frans de Waal
In this fascinating look at the "alpha male," primatologist Frans de Waal explores the privileges and costs of power while drawing surprising parallels between how humans and primates choose their leaders. His research reveals some of...
TED Talks
TED: What separates us from chimpanzees? | Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall hasn't found the missing link, but she's come closer than nearly anyone else. The primatologist says the only real difference between humans and chimps is our sophisticated language. She urges us to start using it to change...
TED Talks
TED: How humans and animals can live together | Jane Goodall
The legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall talks about TACARE and her other community projects, which help people in booming African towns live side-by-side with threatened animals.
SciShow Kids
Into the Forest with Jane Goodall!
Jane Goodall is an amazing scientist and conservationist who has dedicated her life to learning about and protecting chimpanzees! Thanks to her, we've learned that, sometimes, people and animals aren't so different! Learn more about her...
PBS
When We First Walked
Fossilized footprints have proved that human ancestors were already striding across the landscape 3.6 million years ago. But who started them on that path? What species pioneered this style of locomotion? Who was the first to walk?
Curated Video
Exploring Our Genetic Connection: Humans and Chimpanzees
In this video, the teacher discusses the genetic similarities between humans and chimpanzees, highlighting that humans share nearly 99% of their DNA with chimps. The teacher also explores the physical and social similarities between the...
Curated Video
Chimps: Our Closest Relatives?
Our closest relatives are chimpanzees, with whom we share 98% to 99% of our DNA. But how similar does this actually make us? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, with whom we share...
Curated Video
Chimps choosing materials
Discover how chimps use the materials in their forest habitat to help them eat and relax. Material processes - Classifying materials - Choosing suitable materials Learning Points An understanding of properties is useful when selecting...
Bedtime History
Jane Goodall Story for Kids
Learn about the famous primatologist who developed new methods for learning about chimpanzees and other apes in the wild.