If you’ve ever been scratching a dog and seen them do the kicky leg thing, it’s truly adorable. But it might not necessarily be a feel-good thing.

Ever have a staring contest? Why is it so hard?! Jessi answers a question from a curious SciShow Kids viewer: Why do we blink?

*Yaaawwwwwn* Did just reading the word make you feel like yawning yourself? Known as contagious yawning, the reasons behind this phenomenon have been attributed to both the physiological and psychological. It's been observed in children...

It can be a wonderful feeling to give your tired eyes a good rub. And rubbing your eyes can help keep them moist, but it turns out it also can affect your heart rate.

After nailing that sweet triple gainer into the pool you may have noticed something: being underwater is very peaceful, thanks to a reflex we share with all air-breathing vertebrates.

This week's SciShow News finds Hank up to his elbows in weird disorders and strange behaviors, including a chemical that makes men stay faithful, new insights into what makes some behavior contagious, and the truth about a disease that...

Have you ever done something that required a ton of concentration, like threading a needle, and noticed that sometimes your tongue pokes out involuntarily? It turns out this reflex could be a leftover from the evolution of human language!

If you’ve ever been scratching a dog and seen them do the kicky leg thing, it’s truly adorable. But it might not necessarily be a feel-good thing.

Have you ever been so cold that your body shakes really fast? That’s called shivering, and Jessi and Squeaks are going to explain what causes it!

It’s cleaning day at the fort, and all that dust is making us sneeze! But have you ever wondered why we sneeze in the first place? Discover how your body uses mucus and sneezes to keep out the bad stuff and help you stay healthy!

Howcast - Learn how to relieve constipation using reflexes to the liver from certified reflexologist Chantel C. Lucier in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to put a dog collar or harness on a puppy and make sure it fits from dog trainer Robert Haussmann of Dogboy, Inc. in this Howcast video.

Babies have a tight grip because it is a bodily reflex known as the Palmar Grasp Reflex (or simply the grasp reflex), which is typically observed in infants. You can elicit the grasp reflex by stroking your finger or any other object in...

We assume a baby's brain is just a small version of an adult brain, but it's not at all. How babies' brains develop from birth, shaping and being shaped by the world around them. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain takes...

This video explores the innate sucking reflex of babies, highlighting its role in early feeding and comfort. Experts discuss the soothing effects of this reflex, facilitated by hormones like serotonin and dopamine. The video also...

Explore the sophisticated mechanisms behind pain, a crucial alert system that protects us from harm. This video dives into various experiments and explanations that unravel how our body detects and reacts to pain, from quick reflex...

Join our team of experts as they tackle common health myths and reveal the correct actions to take in everyday medical scenarios. Learn the best practices for managing nosebleeds, fevers, and choking incidents, ensuring you know how to...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surprising influences that the nervous system has on flexibility and the adaptations that can occur with consistent stretching. He also goes over various reflexes...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the large intestine, as well as the mechanics of defecation.

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There’s a new study using oxytocin (often called the love hormone) to treat borderline personality disorder. To date we really don’t have a medication treatment for the disorder. I talk about the treatment for...

Alexa teaches you how to conjugate the French verb RÉFLÉCHIR (to think/reflect) in 5 main French tenses.

“Nervous System” identifies the different parts and purpose of the central nervous system.

This live-action video program is about the word instincts. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word instincts through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...