MinuteEarth
Will Gas Stations Survive?
Although it’s not likely to happen soon, someday gas stations may be replaced by (or turn into) another type of fueling station, because no fuel or mode of transportation is forever
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth of Oisin and the land of eternal youth - Iseult Gillespie
In a typical hero's journey, the protagonist sets out on an adventure, undergoes great change and returns in triumph to their point of origin. But in the Irish genre of myth known as echtrai, the journey to the otherworld ends in a point...
TED Talks
Willard Wigan: Hold your breath for micro-sculpture
Willard Wigan tells the story of how a difficult and lonely childhood drove him to discover his unique ability -- to create art so tiny that it can't be seen with the naked eye. His slideshow of figures, as seen through a microscope, can...
SciShow
7 Real-Life Unicorns
Unicorns may not exist on this planet, but Earth does have plenty of one-horned creatures that are just as remarkable, if not quite as majestic. Chapters NARWHALS 0:34 RHINOCEROS BEETLES 4:19 ASIAN RHINOCEROS BEETLE RHINOCEROS HORNBILLS...
SciShow
Why Are Mules Sterile?
Horse plus donkey — it seems like an unlikely combination. I mean, they're different species! And yet, when they get together, they can produce a mule or the lesser-known hinny. Either way, those offspring usually can't become parents...
SciShow
How to Make A Humanzee
We all know about inter species animal hybrids - Napoleon Dynamite's favorite animal, the liger, is a typical example. But could a human and our closest primate relative the chimpanzee also breed a living hybrid? Hank explores this ......
SciShow
Animal Survival Skills: Poison Edition
We can purge our stomachs by vomiting when we consume something that our body thinks might be harmful, but what about animals that can't?
TED Talks
Robert Gordon: The death of innovation, the end of growth
The US economy has been expanding wildly for two centuries. Are we witnessing the end of growth? Economist Robert Gordon lays out 4 reasons US growth may be slowing, detailing factors like epidemic debt and growing inequality, which...
SciShow
Abilities Evolution Took From Us
A common misconception is that evolution is a long chain of progress, where organisms gain cool, new features over time. However, if a trait doesn't help with survival or reproduction, eventually it can disappear. Here are a few...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Inside the minds of animals - Bryan B Rasmussen
Do animals think? It's a question that has intrigued scientists for thousands of years, inspiring them to come up with different methods and criteria to measure the intelligence of animals. Bryan B Rasmussen navigates through this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What cameras see that our eyes don't - Bill Shribman
Our eyes are practically magical, but they cannot see everything. For instance, the naked eye cannot see the moment where all four of a horse's legs are in the air or the gradual life cycle of plants -- but cameras can capture these...
TED Talks
TED: The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and brings...
SciShow
Dangerous Soaps: How Animals Use Surfactants
When you think of surfactants, you might think of soaps, detergents and other man-made chemicals. But it turns out that some other animals utilize their own versions of these sudsy molecules.
Crash Course
Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great Crash Course World History
In which you are introduced to the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, his empire, his horse Bucephalus, the empires that came after him, and the idea of Greatness. Is greatness a question of accomplishment, of impact, or...
TED Talks
TED: Two nerdy obsessions meet -- and it's magic | David Kwong
David Kwong is a magician who makes crossword puzzles -- in other words, a pretty nerdy guy. And for his next trick ...
TED Talks
TED: Dance to change the world | Mallika Sarabhai
At TEDIndia, Mallika Sarabhai, a dancer/actor/politician, tells a transformative story in dance -- and argues that the arts may be the most powerful way to effect change, whether political, social or personal.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
What's your sign? In Western astrology, it's a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese zodiac (__), it's your shuxiang, meaning the animal assigned to your birth year. And of the...
SciShow
Equine Therapy Why Horses Might Make Great Therapy Animals
Psychologists have been using animals in therapy for a long time, but cats and dogs aren’t the only options. Hippotherapy, also known as equine therapy, uses horses in therapies for everything from cerebral palsy to PTSD.
Bizarre Beasts
Horses Are Weirder Than You Thought
New ReviewWelcome back to the third episode of our new format for Bizarre Beasts, which we're calling Season Zero. Over the next year, we will be remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers.
Curated Video
Suspect takes off running after being told police horse can smell drugs
New ReviewSuspect takes off running after being told police horse can smell drugsCredit: Lubbock Police Department/TMX
Bedtime History
The Story of Enzo Ferrari
New ReviewEnzo Ferrari was more than just a car designer—he built one of the most iconic brands in automotive history. Starting as a race car driver, he founded Ferrari in 1947, creating fast, elegant cars that became symbols of speed and power....
Curated Video
The Emptiest Country In The World!
New ReviewWith just 2.1 people per square kilometer, Mongolia holds the title as the most sparsely populated sovereign nation—a land where wild horses outnumber humans and the horizon stretches uninterrupted for hundreds of miles.
Wonderscape
"The Black Marlin: Fastest Fish in the Ocean?
Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More! The most surprising fact about fast animals from the video is the debate over whether the black Marlin or sailfish holds the title for the...
Wonderscape
The Incredible Speed and Tactics of the Sailfish: Masters of the Ocean
Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More! The sailfish, a member of the billfish family, is a remarkable ocean predator known for its incredible speed and agility, reaching up to 70...