SciShow Kids
How to Make a Rainbow
We often see beautiful rainbows during or right after a rain storm, but did you know that you can make your very own rainbow at home? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how!
SciShow
How Do Animals Change Color?
Changing colors -- it’s not just for chameleons! Many species of octopuses, squid and cuttlefish can do it, as well as a few insects, and even mammals and birds. Find out what feats of biology different animals use to change their...
SciShow
Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef, and a Zika Update
This week on SciShow news we have some very unfortunate reports from scientists concerning the Great Barrier Reef. However, scientists have also created a 3-D model of Zika Virus, which is one step towards finding out how it functions.
Bozeman Science
Light
Paul Andersen explains how natural selection is a major mechanism in evolution. The video begins with a discussion of Charles Darwin and the details of natural selection. The data of the peppered moth during the industrial revolution is...
Crash Course
Newton and Leibniz: Crash Course History of Science
The standard story of the Scientific Revolution culminates with the long life of one man: Sir Isaac Newton—a humble servant of the Royal Mint, two-time parliamentarian, and a scientific titan whose name, along with Einstein’s, is...
SciShow
6 Gems and Minerals Much Rarer (and Cooler) Than Diamonds
No offense to that rock you may have on your finger, but these gems and minerals are so hard to find, they put most diamonds to shame.
SciShow
5 Delightful Color-Changing Minerals
From corundum to alexandrite, there are rare minerals have multi-colors caused by how they form their structure!
Be Smart
Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?
Among living things, the color blue is oddly rare. Blue rocks, blue sky, blue water, sure. But blue animals? They are few and far between. In this video, we'll look at some very cool butterflies with Bob Robbins, Ph.D. from Smithsonian's...
Be Smart
Illuminating the Universe: The History of Light
Beyond what we can touch, taste, smell, and hear, we experience the universe through light. But how did we come to discover light, and how did we learn light's true nature, as the fastest thing in the universe, an electromagnetic...
TED Talks
Vik Muniz: Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string
Vik Muniz makes art from pretty much anything, be it shredded paper, wire, clouds or diamonds. Here he describes the thinking behind his work and takes us on a tour of his incredible images.
SciShow Kids
Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?
Autumn means leaves are turning different shades of red, orange, and yellow and falling to the ground. But why? Jessi takes you deep inside a leaf to explain!
SciShow Kids
Mixing Colors!
Join Squeaks and Jessi as they work on their paintings, and learn how you can make new colors!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the giant spider riddle? | Dan Finkel
Once every century, the world's greatest spiders gather to compete in a series of grueling games. The winner will become the next arachnomonarch, able to command all the world's spiders to their will. That day is today, and for the first...
Crash Course
Stars
Today Phil’s explaining the stars and how they can be categorized using their spectra. Together with their distance, this provides a wealth of information about them including their luminosity, size, and temperature. The HR diagram plots...
SciShow
The Hidden Biases in WEIRD Psychology Research
Psychology studies can be really skewed by the WEIRD population (western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic). Why does this hidden bias exist?
SciShow Kids
Build Earth from the Inside Out! - #sciencegoals
We all know that the Earth is huge, but what is it made of? Join Jessi and Squeaks for a fun activity to learn about Earth's layers, and to make your own model of Earth!
SciShow Kids
Let's Make the Solar System
Tag along with Jessi and Squeaks to learn how to make your very own model of the Solar System!
Curated Video
Exploring Communication: A Colorful Journey with Paco the Macaw
In this video, Paco the Macaw teaches children about the importance of communication. Through examples and storytelling, Paco explains how communication involves both verbal and nonverbal signals, and how it helps build relationships and...
Curated Video
The Ancient Ruins and Historic Sites of Mexico City
Exploring Mexico City, Mexico:Our journey concludes in the historic streets of Mexico City, where we'll embark on a quest to uncover the remnants of ancient civilizations, including the Aztec Empire. Explore the fascinating ruins and...
Food Farmer Earth
Winter Farming: Challenges and Rewards
This video explores the challenges and rewards of winter farming, highlighting a farmer's experience transitioning from flower to produce farming. It emphasizes the unique taste and quality of winter-grown produce like carrots, despite...
Curated Video
Exploring the Differences: Swans, Ducks, and Geese
In this video, we explore the differences between Swans, ducks, and geese. We learn about their anatomical features, habitats, behaviors, and reproductive patterns. This informative video provides a comprehensive understanding of these...
Curated Video
The Science Behind the Colors of Sunlight and Sunsets
In this video, the teacher explains how sunlight appears in different colors depending on the particles in our atmosphere. They compare our atmosphere to a prism, where white light enters but is scattered into different colors as it...
Curated Video
Why is the Periodic Table Shaped the Way It Is? Is an Alternative Periodic Table Better?
Why is the Periodic Table Shaped the Way It Is? Is an Alternative Periodic Table Better?