PBS
When Does Genetic Modification
In a web exclusive interview, Emily Anthes, author of the book,
"Frankenstein's Cat," talks to Ray Suarez about the ethical limits when
using animals in biotech research and development.
TED-Ed
The world's largest organism | Alex Rosenthal
The largest animal in the world is the blue whale, which weighs a massive 150 metric tons. Even so, it's not remotely close to being the largest organism by weight. That title goes to an organism so huge that it's estimated to weigh the...
SciShow
Resurrection Biology: How to Bring Animals Back From Extinction
We've all seen the movies and heard the hype: But is it really possible to bring back animals that have gone extinct? If so, how? And how soon? And can I have a mammoth to ride around in my backyard? Hank explains the latest research...
SciShow
A New Map of the Human Brain!
More detailed brain scans reveal that the brain is more complicated than we thought! And cloned sheep might be healthier than we thought!
MinutePhysics
The No Cloning Theorem
Why you can’t clone Schrödinger’s cat: this video presents the full proof of the “No Cloning” Theorem in Quantum Mechanics – without any fancy math! (stereotypical qubit has been replaced with Schrödinger’s cat). The full proof relies on...
SciShow
Taboos of Science
Hank discusses some of the taboos which have plagued scientific inquiry in the past and a few that still exist today.
SciShow
Venomous Mammals, Sensory Receptors & the Moon's True Origin Story
Hank describes to us some news stories that illustrate how science is continually changing the things we think we "know" - from the status of various animals species, to the way our senses work and even where the Moon came from -...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of Vera Rubin: Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Matter
New ReviewScience Kids Cloning Endangered Species - Pros and Cons Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer, defied societal norms and gender barriers to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Her groundbreaking work on dark matter, based on...
Wonderscape
Cloning Extinct Species: Challenges and Possibilities
New ReviewScience Kids Cloning Endangered Species - Pros and Cons The video discusses the potential for cloning extinct species, focusing on the challenges and possibilities of bringing back animals like the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, and...
Wonderscape
Challenges and Progress in Cloning Endangered Species: A Hopeful Future
New ReviewScience Kids Cloning Endangered Species - Pros and Cons This video discusses the challenges and potential of cloning endangered species for conservation efforts. It highlights the genetic issues faced by clones, the process of using...
Wonderscape
Cloning Endangered Species: A Hope for Genetic Diversity and Ecosystem Restoration
New ReviewScience Kids Cloning Endangered Species - Pros and Cons The video discusses the potential of cloning technology in preserving endangered species and restoring ecosystems. By introducing genetic diversity through cloning, scientists aim...
Wonderscape
The Ethics and Implications of Gene SplicingPros of Gene Splicing
New ReviewScience Kids Bringing Back Extinct Animals - Should We Just Because We Can The pros of gene splicing include the potential to bring back extinct species, advance medical treatments through CRISPR and optogenetics, and gain a deeper...
Curated Video
5 Hair Cloning FAQs
Howcast - Get answers to five hair cloning FAQs from hair transplant surgeon Craig Ziering, MD in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Stem Cell Research & Hair Growth
Howcast - Learn about stem cell research for hair growth from hair transplant surgeon Craig Ziering, MD in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Quellar Family: Pioneering Private Biotechnology Lab in El Salvador
El Salvador's first private biotechnology lab, Gensa, is revolutionizing plant cultivation through cloning desirable species. By retaining traits such as disease resistance and taste in future generations, Gensa is paving the way for...
Curated Video
The Science of Cloning: From Fiction to Reality
This video discusses the concept of cloning, explaining the different types of cloning and providing examples of cloned animals. It also addresses the misconception that clones always look identical, highlighting that while clones are...
Science ABC
Can We Bring Back Dinosaurs (Just Like In Jurassic Park)?
Straight answer: No, we have not yet found dinosaur DNA that would be necessary to make a successful dinosaur clone. To clone a dinosaur, it’s not just about finding DNA, but also about finding a complete set or sufficient fragments of...
Curated Video
Artificial propagation
Producing new plants by human intervention and artificial methods. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
Dolly the Sheep
In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....
Curated Video
The First Human Clone
Mired in ethical debate, human clones could help infertile couples to have children and be used to create organ banks, helping to cure disease. Is this scientific progress or man playing God? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. In...
Curated Video
Cloning
A look at natural cloning and the main artificial cloning techniques devised by man, including embryo transplant and fusion cell cloning. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Cloning occurs naturally in asexual reproduction in...
Curated Video
Advancements in Genetic Research: From DNA Structure to Early Cancer Detection
This video highlights the significance of the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 and its impact on genetic research and healthcare. It discusses the potential for new treatments and more accurate testing and screening methods for...
Curated Video
Can We Bring Back Dinosaurs (Just Like In Jurassic Park)?
Straight answer: No, we have not yet found dinosaur DNA that would be necessary to make a successful dinosaur clone. To clone a dinosaur, it’s not just about finding DNA, but also about finding a complete set or sufficient fragments of a...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is randomness in quantum theory an illusion?
God does not play dice with the universe' Einstein famously argued. Yet contemporary physics embeds just such dice playing at the core of its account. Is the universe really unknowable even to itself? Or as Einstein implied is this...