SciShow
10 Fantastic Fungi Superpowers
Join Hank Green to learn ten weird, scary, and amazing things fungi can do! Chapters MAKE YOU HALLUCINATE 0:50 psychotherapy 1:43 Claviceps purpurea Credit: Dominique Jacquin 2:08 SALEM WITCH TRIALS 2:39 2 MAY CAUSE MASS HYSTERIA 2:49...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Where do genes come from? - Carl Zimmer
When life emerged on Earth about 4 billion years ago, the earliest microbes had a set of basic genes that succeeded in keeping them alive. In the age of humans and other large organisms, there are a lot more genes to go around. Where did...
SciShow
How Dangerous Is Loneliness, Really?
Loneliness isn’t much fun, but it might also be harmful to your heart—not just in a metaphorical sense, but your actual physical heart, as well as some of your body's other functions.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How mucus keeps us healthy - Katharina Ribbeck
Your body produces more than a liter of mucus every day, and when you're sick, it can be hard to miss. But what exactly is mucus? And what does it do, besides making you miserable? Katharina Ribbeck reveals the mysteries of this...
Curated Video
Denitrification
The process by which nitrate compounds in the soil are converted to free nitrogen in the atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Curated Video
Addiction
A physical or psychological dependence, leading to symptoms of withdrawal when the substance is removed. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Curated Video
Toxic
Poisonous, capable of causing death or serious illness by chemical means. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Ozone layer
A layer in the Earth's atmosphere at 13 to 20km altitude with an unusually high concentration of ozone gas. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Smog - City Air Pollution
From 'smoky fog', smog is a form of pollution often associated with cities. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Factpack: Bacteria
Find out about these tiny life-forms that have the potential to determine the big things in life, such as whether we live or die. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already...
Curated Video
Acids and Alkalis: Part 2
Alkalis and acids can be neutralised to great and varied effect. For example, it is neutralisation reactions that help us breathe underwater or cure indigestion. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. A neutral solution is pH 7 Sodium...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs
Some drugs are used recreationally, with potentially harmful consequences. Find out which drugs are used inappropriately and the harm they can cause. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Drugs affect the chemical processes in our...
Curated Video
Pollution: Water
How does water get polluted? Discover what water pollution means for the environment and how it affects humans. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Industry, agriculture and sewage all contribute to water pollution....
Curated Video
Acids and Alkalis: Part 1
The properties of strong acids and alkalis can be extremely harmful. Where do we find them, and how can we tell how acidic or alkaline a substance is? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Bases neutralise acids, and if a base...
Curated Video
Natural Versus Artificial
Are all artificial chemicals bad for our health? Revealing the health implications of natural and artificial chemicals, and the natural chemicals which can be deadly. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. All matter consists...
Curated Video
Drug awareness – True or false
True or false ... All drugs are harmful to health? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Drug awareness Learning Points Not all drugs are harmful to health. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a...
Curated Video
The spread of disease
Discover how a disease can spread from person to person. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria spread disease. The immune system sends white...
Curated Video
Understanding Bats: Dispelling Common Myths and Fears
Video 2 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment focuses on debunking common myths about bats, such as the misconception that they are flying rodents or blind creatures. Students will learn that bats are actually closely related to...
Great Big Story
Behind the scenes at JFK, protecting agriculture with customs
Discover how JFK airport staff handle the daily influx of prohibited food items to safeguard American agriculture.
Wonderscape
Air Quality Alert: Understanding the Effects of Pollution on Our Environment
Discover how increasing urbanization and industrial activity contribute to air pollution and its harmful effects on ecosystems. Learn about the damaging consequences of smog on plant species like the Ponderosa pine and the broader impact...
Curated Video
Controlling Pests
Dr. Forrester explains how farmers minimize the damaging effects of insects.
Wonderscape
Understanding Harmful Bacteria: Causes, Prevention, and Effects
Explore the world of harmful bacteria and their potential to make us sick. Learn about pathogens, foodborne illnesses, skin infections, and how to protect yourself from the effects of these bad bacteria. Discover the importance of proper...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Smoking ANYTHING Is a Terrible Idea...
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the reality of smoking, regardless of what's actually be smoked.
Institute of Human Anatomy
What We DO and DON'T Know About Vaping
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what vaping does to the body. He covers e-cigarette or vaping-use associated lung injury (EVALI), certain ingredients found in vaping products that may be harmful,...