After the Chernobyl Disaster, researchers have been studying the movement of radioactive contamination all over central Europe. Fortunately, that radioactive contamination is decreasing in just about every living thing, except for one...

This week on SciShow News, toxic waste from an abandoned mine turned a river yellow, and new research shows that threatened fruit flies may have more diverse offspring.

When we think parasites, we often think of illness, disease, and discomfort. But did you know some of them can actually be helpful? Join Stefan Chin and learn all about them in a fun SciShow compilation all about the world of parasites!

Linode offers simple, affordable, and accessible Linux cloud solutions and services. The Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of conditions that affect the poorest one fourth of the world's population. Most of them have easy cures,...

This week on SciShow News, toxic waste from an abandoned mine turned a river yellow, and new research shows that threatened fruit flies may have more diverse offspring.

Parasites. They’re all around us, from birds’ nests to litter boxes to our brains, and while plenty of them are harmful to the health of animals like us, some of them can actually be good!

Artist LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five months living in Flint, Michigan, documenting the lives of those affected by the city's water crisis for her photo essay "Flint is Family." As the crisis dragged on, she realized it was going to take...

Water is refreshing, hydrating, and invaluable to your survival. But clean water remains a precious and often scarce commodity - there are nearly 800 million people who still don't have regular access to it. Why is that? And how can you...

Infectious disease has affected the human species for as long as we’ve existed, but in that time we’ve come a long way in understanding what they are and how they spread. In this episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we’ll introduce...

Forests are not usually teeming with water bodies. In other words, there are only a handful of lakes, ponds, or other small bodies of water that quench the thirst of a lot of animals that live in nearby wildlife areas. As animals...

Follow the journey of Christopher Swain as he swims over 3000 miles to advocate for clean waterways and inspire cleanups.

Forests are not usually teeming with water bodies. In other words, there are only a handful of lakes, ponds, or other small bodies of water that quench the thirst of a lot of animals that live in nearby wildlife areas. As animals...

Traveler’s Diarrhea | Causes (Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa), Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Travelers Diarrhea is the most common infection in travelers to impoverished areas/nations. There are several risk...

In this video, the teacher challenges the viewers to test their knowledge of diseases by solving case scenarios. By identifying different types of diseases and their modes of transmission, the viewers are able to deepen their...

Norovirus (Norwalk Virus) Transmission, Pathogenesis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and How to Prevent It and/or Reduce Risk of Infection.



Norovirus is a very common cause of gastrointestinal infection, and is highly...

Giardiasis (Beaver Fever) | Infection Sources, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Giardiasis (also known as Beaver Fever) is a gastrointestinal condition caused by infection with the protozoal...

Hepatitis A (Viral Hepatitis) | Virus, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Hepatitis A is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is an RNA virus from the picornaviridae...