Sergeant-Major Morris regaled his friends with epic tales from faraway lands— until one asked about an artifact the Sergeant had alluded to. Slowly, he produced the object: a mummified monkey’s paw. He explained that a holy man had...

In 1997, a fire began in Indonesia that would rage for almost a year. Despite being one of the largest fires in recorded history, for months at a time it burned without a flame. This might sound like a uniquely freaky fire, but it’s...

The Limb of the Sun

Climate change is causing wildfire season to get worse every year. And our models of wildfires can't keep up with the things fires can do... like spawn devastating fire tornadoes.

While not used much any more as a primary source of light, candles are still everywhere, from an aroma in a bathroom to a mood during dinner. That is, until they’re gone.

On today’s SciShow News, we take a look at what that neck gaiter study is really all about, and also have a bit of good news about soot free flames called blue whirls.

In ancient Rome, Vestal Virgins were tasked with keeping vigil over the flame of Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth. The flame represented two things: the continuation of Rome as a power in the world and the continuing virginity of...

Sometimes your cat looks at you like they’re just absolutely revolted. So, does your cat think you're gross?

There’s lots of debate as to which original starter Pokémon is the best fighter among squirtle, bulbasaur, charmander, and pikachu, but only one is the most biologically plausible.

In this episode we explain why fire is red, gas flames are blue, and why you're too cool to glow.

You’ve probably seen the videos on YouTube turning grapes into fireballs in the microwave. Well, there’s a pretty cool scientific explanation for why a grape is perfect for making plasma.

The Limb of the Sun

While not used much any more as a primary source of light, candles are still everywhere, from an aroma in a bathroom to a mood during dinner. That is, until they’re gone.

This Amoeba Sisters video introduces science lab safety guidelines with memorable illustrations and an accompanying handout listed under "safety". This video includes the discussion of proper lab attire, importance of proper disposal of...

Why does fire burn? What's the chemistry and physics of a flame? This week, learn about the beautiful science happening inside a flame!

Paul Andersen explains how organisms are able to regulate their internal body temperature (or not). He starts with a brief description conduction, convection, radiation and metabolism. He contrasts ectotherms and endotherms. He also...

Fire it up! We explain hot stuff.

When we began mass-producing matches in the 1800s, workers in the factories started dying mysteriously. The history of our sparking little flame-sticks is darker than you think.

It's your first day at Magnificent Marigold's Magical Macademy. But before you can learn your first spell you must get through the sorting ceremony. And the sorting hat has chosen you for a special challenge. The Macademy had 8 founders...

Stand beneath the Arc de Triomphe and discover the story behind one of Paris’s most famous landmarks! Built in the early 1800s by order of Napoleon Bonaparte, the arch honors French soldiers who fought and died in battle. We’ll explore...

A video entitled "Air Pressure" shows an experiment to demonstrate air pressure in real life.

Howcast - Are you curious about the one that got away? Find out what happened to that long-lost love, and maybe even rekindle your old-school romance.

Howcast - Learn welding safety tips from sculptor DeWitt Godfrey in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn what welding is from sculptor DeWitt Godfrey in this Howcast video.