Instructional Video7:23
SciShow

How Pandas Got Such a Bad Reputation

12th - Higher Ed
Look, we've all heard the rumors that giant pandas are an evolutionary dead end. But we are here to set the record straight and show you that these adorable fluff balls are a lot tougher than they seem.
Instructional Video5:19
SciShow

The Sexually Transmitted ... Sandwich?

12th - Higher Ed
When you're enjoying an intimate moment with that special someone, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich you ate for lunch is probably the last thing on your mind. But sexually transmitted allergens are a thing, and nut allergies aren't...
Instructional Video2:56
SciShow

Not All Carnivores Eat Meat

12th - Higher Ed
The name of the order Carnivora means "meat-eaters," and while most of the members of Carnivora live up to that name, there is at least one cute and curious exception.
Instructional Video4:29
SciShow

The Amazing Humanoid Diving Robot

12th - Higher Ed
Today on SciShow we bring you a cool humanoid diving robot and insight into the evolution of the venus flytrap.
Instructional Video2:59
SciShow

Gluten

12th - Higher Ed
Gluten is a sticky protein composite found in cereal grains. Hank gives us some insight into the importance of gluten in history, as well as its impact on health in our own time.
Instructional Video10:49
SciShow

Most Metabolism Boosters Are BS

12th - Higher Ed
Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.
Instructional Video2:53
SciShow

Wood-eating Clams: The Real Kraken?

12th - Higher Ed
For thousands of years, a sea creature has plagued sailors by attacking and devouring their ships. It is so destructive that reportedly it swiss-cheesed the hulls of Christopher Columbus’s ships, sinking at least two of them.
Instructional Video3:20
SciShow

Milk, and the Mutants That Love It

12th - Higher Ed
Got milk? Fact is, most people don't -- and shouldn't -- because for them, ice cream and milkshakes are basically toxic. So why can some people drink milk and survive? Turns out they're mutants! SciShow explains.
Instructional Video5:05
SciShow

Why Are There So Many Beetles

12th - Higher Ed
Beetles are the most diverse group of complex organisms on Earth, making up over 20% of all named animal species. One in five species on this planet is...a beetle. How did one group of organisms get THAT massive?
Instructional Video4:48
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The most important anus in the ocean

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Is it a fuzzy sock? An overripe banana? A moldy tube of toothpaste? In fact, it’s a humble sea cucumber: a brainless, fleshy form surrounding a digestive tract, and bookended by a mouth and an anus. And while it might look odd, its daily...
Instructional Video4:57
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Why do we pass gas? - Purna Kashyap

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Flatulence is a daily phenomenon. In fact, most human beings pass gas 10-20 times a day (yes, that includes you). Where does your bodily gas come from? Purna Kashyap takes us on a journey into the intestines, shedding light on how gas is...
Instructional Video8:01
SciShow

Crabs Keep Turning Into Land Animals!

12th - Higher Ed
When a species evolves from living in water to living on land it’s called terrestrialization, and it’s not an easy task. Yet crabs keep making the jump from sea to shore. Why? And how do they do it?
Instructional Video2:39
SciShow

How Do Laxatives Work?

12th - Higher Ed
Even though we're all probably very experienced poopers, sometimes we need a little help.
Instructional Video4:38
SciShow

How are Koalas alive?

12th - Higher Ed
Koalas are pretty darn cute, but...they aren’t the brightest bulb on the continent. They will only eat eucalyptus leaves off the branch. On a plate, a koala won’t recognize their one and only food. Yet, somehow, koalas are still alive....
Instructional Video1:45
SciShow

What Happens When You Swallow Hair?

12th - Higher Ed
In this episode, Michael Aranda will help you empathize with your cat as we explore what happens when you swallow hair.
Instructional Video9:37
SciShow

4 Animals That Don’t Have Resident Gut Microbiomes

12th - Higher Ed
We humans couldn’t live without our gut microbes, but not all animals rely on microscopic digestive communities like we do. And understanding why these animals ditched their microbial partners can teach us a lot about the costs and...
Instructional Video3:20
SciShow

Milk and the Mutants That Love It

12th - Higher Ed
Got milk? Fact is, most people don't -- and shouldn't -- because for them, ice cream and milkshakes are basically toxic. So why can some people drink milk and survive? Turns out they're mutants! SciShow explains.
Instructional Video3:06
SciShow

Darwin's Darlings: Meat-Eating Plants

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow describes the fascinating science of Darwin's little darlings: meat-eating plants. Learn about their many different types, how they catch and eat their prey, and how scientists think they evolved.
Instructional Video4:29
TED-Ed

The world's most dangerous fart | Nick Caruso and Dani Rabaiotti

Pre-K - Higher Ed
For most humans, farts are a welcome relief, an embarrassing incident, or an opportunity for a gas-based gag. But for many other creatures, farts are no laughing matter. Deep in the bowels of the animal kingdom, farts can serve as tools...
Instructional Video2:06
SciShow

Are the Meat Sweats a Real Thing?

12th - Higher Ed
Some people might bemoan the inevitable onset of the meat sweats after a particularly meaty meal, but this phenomenon may not be as inevitable—or real—as we're led to believe.
Instructional Video8:53
SciShow

8 Bone Eating Animals

12th - Higher Ed
Bones are hard to digest and can be downright dangerous to eat, but some animals have evolved pretty bizarre adaptations to accommodate their crunchy, splintery diets.
Instructional Video6:22
SciShow

On the Origin of Butts

12th - Higher Ed
We’ve already been told that everybody poops - but did you ever stop to consider why? It’s thanks to our heroic through-gut that humans don’t suffer the same fate as jellyfish and anemones, and every hero has an origin story…
Instructional Video4:32
SciShow

The Amazing Humanoid Diving Robot

12th - Higher Ed
Today on SciShow we bring you a cool humanoid diving robot and insight into the evolution of the venus flytrap.
Instructional Video2:27
SciShow

Why Do Pineapple and Kiwi Ruin Gelatin?

12th - Higher Ed
Adding the wrong fruits to your gelatin can turn it into a big, goopy mess. But understanding why this happens can help you learn how to make better desserts, and level up your cooking game in general.