Curated Video
Unlocking the Secrets of Insect Flight: Implications for Future Aerospace Technology
A group of biomechanical engineers at Oxford University have made groundbreaking discoveries about the flight of insects, attracting interest from the US Air Force. By understanding the laws that govern insect flight, they aim to develop...
Curated Video
Exploring the Fascinating World of Grasshoppers
In this video, the teacher discusses interesting facts about grasshoppers. They explain that grasshoppers have five eyes, with two large ones on the sides of their heads and three smaller ones near their antennae. The teacher also...
Curated Video
Amazing Adaptations: The World of Beetles
Beetles, the resilient and adaptable insects, have been thriving on Earth for 270 million years. With over 12,000 species in the United States and 300,000 worldwide, they can be found in diverse habitats across the globe. Their ability...
Curated Video
Developing Insect-Based Flight Technology for Mars Exploration
Scientists and engineers at the Australian National University have developed insect-based flight technology that NASA is interested in using for their Mars mission. With a specially designed camera, the technology mimics an insect's...
Science ABC
Are Giant Insects Larger Than Humans Possible?
Science fiction films like 'The Fly' and 'Mothra' will show you giant insects creating havoc and destroying world order with their giantness. But, is that even possible? Science says, not really. When the insect's exoskeleton expands it...
Curated Video
Anther
The part of the stamen that produces pollen. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
Curated Video
Damselfly
From egg to nymph to adult: an introduction to the life cycle of the damselfly. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Damselflies spend the first part of their lives underwater. Damselflies change from aquatic nymphs into winged...
Curated Video
Fungi
Discover the magical world of fungi. Neither plant nor animal, they are a separate classification of living organism. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Fungi are neither plant nor animal. Most fungi are made up of networks of...
Curated Video
Invertebrate warriors
Why do some animals have tougher skins than others? Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates Learning Points An exoskeleton protects and supports an invertebrate's body. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key...
Maddie Moate
This plant eats POO! | The Carnivorous Shrew Loo | Maddie Moate
Have you ever heard of the carnivorous shrew loo? Ever since I discovered that Kew Gardens had one of these incredible plants, I've wanted to find out more. WHY would a plant evolve to eat poop? Watch to find out!
Brave Wilderness
The Deadliest Scorpion in North America
Watch Mark Vins find the deadliest scorpion in North America in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index. Will the bullet ant finally be out-matched as the new King of Sting?! Watch and find out!
Brave Wilderness
How Does the Sting of a Blue Bee Compare to Other Stinging Insects?
How will the sting of this big BLUE bee compare to the huge BLACK bee? Watch to find out! Moments after experiencing the sting of the Borneo's giant black carpenter bee, Mark finds and catches one of the most vibrant bees ever filmed on...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Giant Black Bee!
In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in Borneo to track down the one of the biggest bees! Then, he ranks it on the all-new Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index. How will the sting compare to the likes of the Bullet Ant, Fire Worm,...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Giant Tarantula Hawk!
Mark Vins and the Brave Crew have finally caught the illusive Tarantula Hawk in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index! But why did Mark undergo more than one sting from this massive wasp? Watch and find out!
Brave Wilderness
Prehistoric Trilobite Beetle Found Alive
On this adventure, Mark Vins is in Borneo tracking down the rare Trilobite Beetle! Named after the 500 million-year-old trilobite fossils that look so similar. Will he be able to find this prehistoric-looking bug? Big thanks to Australia...
Brave Wilderness
I Found a Murder Leaf!
Join Mark and the Brave Crew as they venture into the wilds of Borneo in Indonesia on a quest to find some of the strangest creatures you've ever seen!
Let's Tute
DID YOU KNOW - The Ladybugs Play Dead for defense
In this video, we uncover 10 fascinating facts about ladybugs that will surprise you! From their unique defense mechanisms, like playing dead to avoid predators, to their important role in nature, you’ll learn why these tiny beetles are...
Wonderscape
Spiders: Unraveling Arachnid Mysteries
Explore the fascinating world of spiders, distinct from insects, as this video explains their unique features. Learn about spiders' arthropod classification, their two-segment body structure, and their simple eyes compared to insects'...
PBS
The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction
Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out...
Brave Wilderness
Bitten by an Assassin Bug!
For the first time EVER, Mark will need to go to the hospital after ranking the bite of this bug!!! How will the ASSASSIN BUG rank on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Index, when not even the BULLET ANT sent him seeking medical...