TED Talks
Suzanne Lee: Why "biofabrication" is the next industrial revolution
What if we could "grow" clothes from microbes, furniture from living organisms and buildings with exteriors like tree bark? TED Fellow Suzanne Lee shares exciting developments from the field of biofabrication and shows how it could help...
SciShow
The Lost City and the Origin of Life | Weird Places
Hydrothermal vents are some of the most extreme environments on the planet. But in 2000, scientists discovered a vent unlike any other, one that spews white smoke and is 10 times older. And some think it may help us understand how all...
TED Talks
TED: How quantum biology might explain life's biggest questions | Jim Al-Khalili
How does a robin know to fly south? The answer might be weirder than you think: Quantum physics may be involved. Jim Al-Khalili rounds up the extremely new, extremely strange world of quantum biology, where something Einstein once called...
MinutePhysics
What is the Purpose of Life? (Big Picture Ep. 5/5)
This video is about how life arose and what its main function or purpose in the universe seems to be. Thanks to Sean Carroll for collaborating on it! This video is about how life arose and what its main function or purpose in the...
Bozeman Science
LS4A - Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
In this video Paul Andersen describes several types of evidence for common ancestry. This evidence is contained in the fossils, embryos and molecules of living organisms. Even though life on our planet is incredibly diverse there are...
Amoeba Sisters
Enzyme Examples, Cofactors/Coenzymes, Inhibitors, and Feedback Inhibition
Already watched the Amoeba Sisters first video on enzymes and ready to explore a little more? In this video, the Amoeba Sisters cover a few examples of enzymes in the human body before emphasizing that enzymes are found in all the...
Amoeba Sisters
Characteristics of Life
We chose not to give a numerical value for how many characteristics of life there are, because we do not want to imply that what we are listing must be a specific order, or that it cannot be expanded upon or include exceptions....
TED Talks
Carolyn Porco: Could a Saturn moon harbor life?
Carolyn Porco shares exciting new findings from the Cassini spacecraft's recent sweep of one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus. Samples gathered from the moon's icy geysers hint that an ocean under its surface could harbor life.
TED Talks
David Christian: The history of our world in 18 minutes
Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and...
Curated Video
Exploring the Science of Aging and Longevity
This video explores the advancements in scientific and medical research that are pushing the boundaries of life itself. It delves into the concept of aging, the theories behind it, and the factors that contribute to it. The video also...
Curated Video
Biochemistry
The study of chemical reactions in living organisms, the chemistry of life. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Receptor
In living organisms, receptors are proteins, often found on the surface of a cell, which can bind to a specific signalling molecule or external stimulus, triggering a response. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined...
Curated Video
Biomass
The total mass of living organisms in an area or ecosystem. 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...
Curated Video
Factpack: DNA
How DNA dictates the genetic traits of humans and all organisms. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a...
Curated Video
Carbon: Introduction
Carbon occurs naturally in four different forms. Discover how they differ and why? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Carbon is present in all living organisms. Carbon in its elemental form appears as four distinct...
Curated Video
What is an Ecosystem?
Discover how climate, water, soil, plants and animals function as one and depend on each other in distinct ecosystems, which can range from a pond to an ocean, a tree to a vast forest. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem...
Curated Video
Carbohydrate
Molecules such as sugar and starch, which form an important energy source for living organisms. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Metabolism
The chemical reactions that occur in all living cells to extract, convert, and use the energy from food, to fuel all other cell processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Wonderscape
Understanding Plant and Animal Cells: Structure and Function
Explore the basic structure and functions of plant and animal cells, the fundamental units of living organisms. Learn about the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells, including the roles of the cell membrane,...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Basics of Biology: Living vs. Non-living
Dive into the fascinating world of biology, starting from its etymology to distinguishing between living and non-living things in our surroundings. Biology Terms part 1
Wonderscape
Exploring the Biosphere: Earth's Realm of Life
Delve into the characteristics of the biosphere, the sphere of Earth that encompasses all living organisms. Learn about biomes, ecological communities, and the vital role of life on our planet. Earth's Materials and Systems part 2
Wonderscape
The Forest Ecosystem: Understanding Community and Cooperation Among Trees
Dive into the complex world of forest ecosystems where trees, animals, and fungi form interconnected communities. Learn about the various forest types, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests, and explore how diverse species coexist...
Wonderscape
Ecosystem Dynamics: Exploring Matter and Energy Flow
Dive into the intricate world of ecosystems, where every element, from the smallest organism to the broadest landscapes, plays a crucial role in the circulation of matter and energy. This video unravels how producers, consumers,...
Wonderscape
The Power of Matter and Energy: Fueling Life
Discover how matter and energy are fundamental to sustaining life, from the foods we eat to the air we breathe. This video explores the crucial role of chemical energy derived from food, which powers everything from our daily activities...