SciShow
What Actually Happens on the Full Moon? | 8 Full-Moon Myths & Facts
From menstrual cycles to rainfall, there are lots of claims about the moon's influence. In today's episode, Hank is here to set the record straight with 8 myths & facts about our moon.
SciShow
Why Are We Afraid of the Dark?
Lots of kids are afraid of the dark, and some adults still can't stand sleeping in the complete darkness. But why are we afraid of it?
SciShow
8 Truths and Myths About the Full Moon
With so many claims about the moon’s influence over everything from menstrual cycles to rainfall, SciShow is here to set the record straight with these 8 truths and myths about our moon. CHAPTERS View all HUMANS GET LESS SLEEP 1:27...
TED Talks
Wendy Freedman: This telescope might show us the beginning of the universe
When and how did the universe begin? A global group of astronomers wants to answer that question by peering as far back in time as a large new telescope will let us see. Wendy Freedman headed the creation of the Giant Magellan Telescope,...
TED Talks
TED: A lyrical bridge between past, present and future | David Whyte
With his signature charm and searching insight, David Whyte meditates on the frontiers of the past, present and future, sharing two poems inspired by his niece's hike along el Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
SciShow
BigBrain & Supermoon
From brains to heavenly bodies, this week brings us some super-sized science... BigBrain is the highest resolution map of the human brain that's ever existed; a super high resolution interactive model of King Tut's tomb for anyone to...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: SciShow vs VidCon
With VidCon Australia just around the corner, Julia Maes, Executive Producer of VidCon International, faces off against Hank Green on the SciShow Quiz Show, answering questions about Australian things and earning prizes for Patreon patrons!
SciShow
The Biggest Supermoon in 68 Years!
If you've ever wanted to get up-close and personal with the Moon, you might want to look up this Monday, because the moon will look larger and brighter than it has for decades.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the secret werewolf riddle? - Daniel Finkel
You’re on the trail of a werewolf that’s been terrorizing your town. After months of detective work, you’ve narrowed your suspects to one of five people. You’ve invited them to dinner with a simple plan: to slip a square of a rare...
SciShow Kids
From Seasons to Salmon: All About Cycles! | SciShow Kids Compilation
Mister Brown and Squeaks are learning all about different cycles, or patterns, as they get ready for summer!
SciShow Kids
Make a Moon Puzzle!
Have you noticed that the moon looks different over the course of the month? Follow along with this fun activity to help you remember the different phases of the moon!
SciShow Kids
Getting Ready for the Eclipse!
Jessi and Squeaks are really excited about the total solar eclipse on August 21st, so they're revisiting all the amazing things they've learned about the sun, the moon, and how eclipses happen!
Crash Course
Moon Phases
In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.
Be Smart
The Romantic Lure of Moonlight
Organisms of all shapes and sizes synchronize their behaviors using biological clocks. Some keep pace with the daily rising and setting sun using circadian rhythms. Others use annual cycles or the changing seasons as their cue. But many...
Wonderscape
What Does the Moon Look Like?
The moon is Earth's only natural satellite, the fifth largest in our solar system, and appears bright in our night sky due to sunlight reflection. Despite its significant appearance, the moon is much smaller than Earth, being only about...
Curated Video
Only In Thailand 16 - Water Festival of Lights
Water Festival of Lights:Celebrate a festival of lights with thousands of flickering candles sent off on the river, symbolizing dreams coming true and carrying away misfortune.
Curated Video
Eclipse, lunar
An alignment of the Earth directly in between the Sun and the Moon, so that the earth's shadow falls on the Moon and obscures all or part of it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
The Moon and Its Effect On Life
The cycles of the Moon are said to affect reproductive rhythms, from humans to coral. How could this be? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon exerts a strong influence over life cycles on Earth. Cycles of the Moon have...
Curated Video
The Moon - Earth’s Natural Satellite
An introduction to the Earth's moon. What makes a moon a moon? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A moon is a natural satellite. Our Moon orbits the Earth roughly every 28 days. The Moon's glow is caused by the reflection of...
Curated Video
The Moon – Odd one out
Four phases of the moon are shown on screen, but which one is not part of the lunar calendar? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The lunar phases include full moon, crescent moon and first quarter. A...
Curated Video
Phases of the Moon
Learn about the phases of the Moon. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The Moon takes 28 days to orbit the Earth. The Moon's phases are gibbous, waning, crescent and full. A lunar month is the complete...