When someone cuts the nerves from a squid brain to the skin, something unexpected happens with the tiny pouches of colored pigment, called chromatophores. Emily takes you behind this phenomenon, and how it can be explained and modeled on...

The smartest people in the world have spent millions on developing high-tech robots. But even though technology has come a long way, these humanoid robots are nowhere close to having the "brain" and motor control of a human. Why is that?...

Figuring ways to clean up contaminated waters is a huge challenge. But luckily, a simple piece of plastic that mimics fish fat can help! [3:05]

When you fall thousands of feet from the sky, it seems like something strange is happening with the laws of physics. Turns out, everything relies on a simple force - DRAG! [3:46]

Behind every fart (and poop) is an army of gut bacteria undergoing some crazy (and crazy useful) biochemistry. Learn what they have in common with beer brewing, and why we'd want to know about this science anyway. [4:53]

Fractals are complex, never-ending patterns created by repeating mathematical equations. Yuliya, an undergrad in Math at MIT, delves into their mysterious properties and how they can be found in technology and nature. [4:12]

Why do almost all machines with engines refer to "horsepower?" What is horsepower? Check out this video and see Luke and Abhi explain how engines work. [3:32]

How do our bodies produce so much goo when we are sick? Surely it must do something good. Check out this video to find out why and how we make snot. [4:28]