From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don't often discuss its ethically questionable sources, says chemical engineer Fei Luo. She delves into the groundbreaking technology that uses genetically modified...

Inventor, entrepreneur and visionary Ray Kurzweil explains in abundant, grounded detail why, by the 2020s, we will have reverse-engineered the human brain and nanobots will be operating your consciousness.

What if the government ran more like Silicon Valley? Engineer Matt Cutts shares why he decided to leave Google (where he worked for nearly 17 years) for a career in the US government -- and makes the case that if you really want to make...

We humans love a good health food trend, but sometimes it can be hard to sort out the facts from the fiction. So over the years, we here at SciShow have hit up the research and set the record straight.

A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the soothing brain science of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), tracking its rise in popularity and why this fascinating...

The human body has a few built-in methods for getting rid of toxins. Sweating seems like it should be one of them, but it isn't doing as much as you think.

Spicy food is delicious, but how does it affect our health?

Ever feel like you are literally wilting when the weather's hot? We droop like a houseplant that needs to be watered. When the plant gets a good long drink it bounces back to life and the same goes for humans who are...

Howcast - Learn what ingredients go into a green smoothie from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Used by the Egyptians and Chinese for centuries, this form of processed licorice has proven health benefits.

Howcast - Besides being nutritious, bee pollen is touted for other health benefits.

A “How To” for tea lovers on how to make the perfect cup. Her Grandma Ruth created her first cup of “Constant Comment” Tea nearly 70 years ago and taught her family well how to make a perfect cup of tea. Cindi invites you into her...

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Pupil outcome: I can generate vocabulary for a persuasive advert. Key learning points: - Using a range of adjectives and nouns is important when describing a product in a persuasive advert. - Using a range of synonyms for the product...

Pupil outcome: I can write a persuasive paragraph that details the health benefits of a product. Key learning points: - It is crucial to communicate the unique selling point of a product. - A persuasive advert should explain the benefits...

Pupil outcome: I can write a persuasive paragraph that communicates the unique selling point of a product. Key learning points: - It is crucial to communicate the unique selling point of a product. - The beginning of persuasive writing...

Pupil outcome: I can develop a persuasive headline and opening that hooks the reader. Key learning points: - The headline and opening of a persuasive advert should be eye-catching and hook the reader. - Linguistic techniques like...

Pupil outcome: I can present a persuasive advert. Key learning points: - Oral presentation is an important part of selling a product and persuading an audience. - Projection, pace and diction are important for ensuring the audience can...

Pupil outcome: I can publish a persuasive advert. Key learning points: - A slogan is an important feature of persuasive advertising and needs to be memorable and catchy. - The layout of a persuasive advert is crucial for ensuring it is...

Discover how Dr. Madan Kataria founded Laughter Yoga, a unique practice combining laughter and breathing to improve health and spread happiness worldwide.<br/>

The story of an extreme experiment which reversed scientific opinion on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In 1979, Prof Sinclair conducted an extreme experiment to prove his...

Unveil the complexities of fasting, from integral multi-day fasts to the less demanding sequential fasting. Experts dissect the impacts on the body, from rapid weight loss and muscle degradation to potential benefits like reduced...

Cold plunging is…almost exactly what it sounds like: Immersing your body one way or another in super cold water. Some people do this by hopping in a tub full of ice water, some people take very cold showers, or some people dive into...

In the first episode of our Holiday Wishes series, Level 2, we discuss the importance of gratitude and how it can help make your holiday season more enjoyable. Even when the holidays don't seem to be going as planned, practicing...