TED Talks
An Astrophysicist on a Mission to Uncover the Secrets of Space
In the past decade, astronomers have discovered interstellar objects, including a 2014 meteor that collided with Earth and 'Oumuamua in 2017. These objects, moving too fast to be bound by the Sun's gravity, have sparked questions about...
SciShow
Were Dire Wolves Actually Real?
After watching Game of Thrones or playing DND, you might wonder if Dire Wolves were actually real. Turns out, these were real animals that lived during the last Ice Age, but they weren't actually...wolves? Join Hank Green and learn what...
SciShow
How Would We Stop a Nuclear Missile?
Most of us are hoping that any nuclear threats are just empty threats, and getting at the facts about ICBMs can be difficult. But what would actually happen if someone launched a nuclear weapon?
SciShow
8 More Terrible Names for Living Things
Sometimes, the common names we use for things are really confusing! Here are 8 living things with terrible names!
SciShow
DNA and Dung Beetles
Chapters View all CARL LINNAEUS 1:24 20% OF KNOWN SPECIES 1:38 NOT 100 MILLION 1:51 DEEP SEA LOBSTERS 2:25 VENEZUELAN SNAIL 2:28 FISH COUNT 2:39
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What causes headaches? - Dan Kwartler
In ancient Greece, the best-known remedy for a long-standing headache was to drill a small hole in the skull to drain supposedly infected blood. Fortunately, doctors today don't resort to power tools to cure headaches, but we still have...
SciShow
How Would We Stop a Nuclear Missile?
Most of us are hoping that any nuclear threats are just empty threats, and getting at the facts about ICBMs can be difficult. But what would actually happen if someone launched a nuclear weapon?
Bozeman Science
The Neuron
In this video Paul Andersen explains the basic anatomy of a neuron; including the dendrites, cell body, axon hillock, axon, and axon terminal. He also describes how neurons are classified both structurally and functionally.
SciShow
Dire Wolves Were Real! But Not Wolves
When you hear the words dire wolf, your mind might jump to Game of Thrones or Dungeons and Dragons, but dire wolves are not just in the realm of fantasy and fiction. They were real animals that lived during the last Ice Age, and we're...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The psychology of narcissism - W. Keith Campbell
Narcissism isn't just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith Campbell...
Science Buddies
Simple Explanation of the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) Algorithm
Explore how machine learning can diagnose malignant and benign breast tumors in this AI science project
Science ABC
Are Birds Reptiles?
According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...
Curated Video
Galaxy
A collection of billions of stars, along with gas and dust, held together by its own gravity. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Why do we classify?
How does classification work and why is it so important? Life processes - Variation and classification - Why classify? Learning Points Classification is grouping different living things together by their features. Some animals are not...
Professor Dave Explains
Subphylum Crustacea Part 2: Ostracoda, Copepoda, and More
Continuing with the clade Crustacea, there are 11 classes within this clade. Let's first look at the ostracods, copepods, and a few other smaller classes. There are some very strange animals in here, like the giant ostracod, fish lice,...
Curated Video
Inductive Effect: The Hidden Forces in Molecules
The inductive effect refers to the electron-donating or withdrawing influence that substituents exert on a molecule through sigma bonds. Electronegative atoms or groups pull electron density away from the rest of the molecule, while...
Curated Video
Sound and Light: Wave Nature of Light
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points of light wave.86736
Curated Video
Are Birds Reptiles?
According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...
Curated Video
Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Special Mention - React
This video explains React; a JavaScript library developed by Facebook. While it has framework-like features, it is not fully featured and, therefore, is considered a library. There are still some architectural decisions that are left...
Curated Video
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - S3 Storage Class
S3 is the primary file or object storage service in Amazon Web Services (AWS). What can you do with S3? This video explains the basic concepts of S3 storage and management.
Healthcare Triage
Reforming Federal Laws that Slow Marijuana Research
Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, making it difficult for researchers to study, and difficult to understand how it may help or harm our health. A recently passed bill is aimed at making marijuana research easier to conduct,...
Astrum
Why Is Pluto Not a Planet
Many of us grew up with the knowledge that Pluto was our solar system's ninth planet. So what changed about the definition?
Wonderscape
The Fascinating World of Bacteria
This video explores bacteria, detailing their characteristics, classification, and history. It explains how bacteria, as prokaryotes, are present in diverse environments, from extreme heat to extreme cold. The video also discusses...
Curated Video
Exploring Korean Herbs and Spices: Flavors and Uses
In this video, we explore the common herbs and spices used in Korean cuisine. From the versatile garlic and ginger to the spicy kick of peppers, these ingredients add depth and flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether it's the unique...