Patricia Kuhl shares astonishing findings about how babies learn one language over another -- by listening to the humans around them and "taking statistics" on the sounds they need to know. Clever lab experiments (and brain scans) show...

At the turn of the 20th century, scientists thought that insects were nothing more than tiny reflex machines. But Charles Henry Turner, who was possibly America’s first Black entomologist, ran some groundbreaking animal behavior studies...

Jessi and Squeaks are packing up for a long trip, but before saying goodbye, wanted to share some of their favorite videos.

Join Jessi and Squeaks as they answer questions in the first viewer mail episode from SciShow Kids!

Farmers stand at the center of the world, says Andrew Youn, cofounder of One Acre Fund, an agricultural organization that's empowering sub-Saharan farm families with the loans, seeds, fertilizer and training needed to increase crop...

Poop: it's gross... it's funny... it's educational?! Join Jessi and learn all about how you can observe poop in your neighborhood to figure out what kinds of animals live near you! Just don't touch it!

Most of us love flowers for how good they smell! But did you know some flowers are actually pretty stinky? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about Trudy: The World's Smelliest Flower!

Vaccines teach your immune system to recognize pathogens, but sometimes your body needs a bit of a reminder.

What has tough skin, a tiny tail, and a big horn on its nose? A rhino! Join Jessi and Squeaks and learn all about these super cool, super strong animals!

Some people can identify a pitch without even looking at sheet music. Is it something they're born with or can it be learned?

Bivalves—animals like mussels, clams and oysters—might be a more familiar sight in a restaurant than a lab. But it turns out that studying them might help us learn more about our own health.

We all know that brushing our teeth is important but now with this experiment you can actually SEE how brushing keeps your teeth clean!

Jessi and Squeaks learn all about crystallization while they make some yummy rock candy!



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Paul Andersen explains how he is using the blended learning cycle in his science classroom. This cycle moves through the following steps; QUestion, Investigation/Inquiry, Video, Elaboration, Review and Summary quiz

Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain's incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He's researching ways to harness the brain's plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function.

You may have thought that crocodile tears were just a figure of speech, but it turns out they're real, and may help those of us with dry eyes.

Geysers are amazing natural formations that shoot magma-heated water from deep below the Earth's surface! What could possibly be cooler than that?!

Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation's success by its productivity -- instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use...

This week, experiment with balloons and learn how you can make your very own rocket with Jessi and Squeaks!

Maybe you've noticed that clouds come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Did you know you can use clues from the clouds to help you figure out what the weather might be like where you live? Jessi and Squeaks have made up a game to help...

Octopuses are smart! They play with toys, pull off daring escapes, and are masters of disguise. But they're also smart in a lot of ways that the human mind probably can't comprehend. For example, they basically have independent brains in...

A lot of the adaptability of children's brains diminishes as they age. But researchers are looking for ways they might be able to restore some of that flexibility later in life.

Winter means a lot of changes, and while you might think it's cold outside, some animals can't wait for it to get colder so that they have an easier time finding their next meal!

Jessi and Squeaks learn all about how dragonflies see - did you know they have thousands of eyes?! First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way an object is shaped or structured...