SciShow
One Weird Reason People Suck at Parking
Human territoriality results in some pretty ridiculous behaviors. And luckily, scientists have studied it in all kinds of situations.
SciShow
These Animals Actually LIKE Getting Caught
Even when animal traps are humane, it seems pretty obvious that animals wouldn't want to get caught. But sometimes, there are oddballs that love getting trapped. Here's what we know about what can make some animals so darn trap happy.
SciShow
The Salamander That Refuses to Grow Up
If you hear the word “baby-faced” you might picture a doe-eyed celebrity who never seems to age. But, really, you should be thinking of the axolotl. However, it is possible to transform these otherwise forever-babies, causing them to...
SciShow
Cinema Psychology | Compilation
Movie magic is more than just what's happening on screen, sometimes the work is all in what's going on inside your brain.
TED Talks
TED: How can groups make good decisions? | Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely
We all know that when we make decisions in groups, they don't always go right -- and sometimes they go very wrong. How can groups make good decisions? With his colleague Dan Ariely, neuroscientist Mariano Sigman has been inquiring into...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: No one can figure out how eels have sex | Lucy Cooke
From Ancient Greece to the 20th century, Aristotle, Freud, and numerous other scholars were all looking for the same thing: eel testicles. Freshwater eels could be found in rivers across Europe, but no one had ever seen them mate and no...
SciShow
Bugs Aren't Brainless! | Great Minds: Charles Henry Turner
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...
SciShow
3 Bizarre Projects That Could Transform Exploration - NIAC 2019
Every amazing mission you know about today started off as just an idea, and some of 2019’s early phase NIAC concepts could mean big things for our future.
TED Talks
Janet Iwasa: How animations can help scientists test a hypothesis
3D animation can bring scientific hypotheses to life. Molecular biologist (and TED Fellow) Janet Iwasa introduces a new open-source animation software designed just for scientists.
MinuteEarth
Why We Should Invest In Rat Massage
Basic research can seem wasteful, but it's actually a great economic investment. ___________________________________________ Credits: Script Writer, Video Director, Narrator: Kate Yoshida Video Illustrators: Sarah Berman & Ever Salazar...
SciShow
Two New Planets Discovered?
Click here to find out more about "New Planets Found!" and "SUPER EARTH Orbiting Our Sun!". Ignore the clickbait...Hank Green explains what might have been found in this episode of SciShow Space.
SciShow
How to Turn Anxiety Into Excitement
Sometimes excitement can feel more like anxiety, and it turns out that they aren't that unrelated. Understanding the automatic reaction in our brains and changing our interpretation of the source might help us actually turn that anxiety...
SciShow
Why Does Rain Smell so Good... to Bugs?
Humans love the smell after good rain, though we may not be the the target of the pleasing aroma. There's evidence the characteristic post-rain scent is used to lure arthropods to bacteria.
SciShow
Technicolor Dream Fish: How Tilefish Flash
Lots of animals can change the color of their skin, but there's nothing quite like the chameleon sand tilefish, which can change its appearance in an instant and flash the colors of the rainbow.
SciShow
The Salamander That Refuses to Grow Up
If you hear the word “baby-faced” you might picture a doe-eyed celebrity who never seems to age. But, really, you should be thinking of the axolotl. However, it is possible to transform these otherwise forever-babies, causing them to...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How do focus groups work? - Hector Lanz
Focus groups have been widely used by organizations and individuals to find out how their products and ideas will be received by an audience. From the usage of household products to a politician's popularity, almost everything can be...
TED Talks
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand...
SciShow
Is The Mirror Test Just a Reflection of Human Nature?
The mirror test is supposed to be a way to figure out when an animal is self-aware, but there might be only one particular animal this test works well on: humans.
Curated Video
Dogs and Wolves: Nature or Nurture?
A unique experiment investigates what happens to wolf cub's wild nature if they are raised in a domestic environment. Will nature or nurture win out? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Wolves and dogs are 99.8% genetically...
Curated Video
GPS wildlife tracking
Find out how scientists in Namibia, Africa, are using GPS to track and to conserve wildlife. People and places - Mapping - GPS Learning Points A GPS device is constantly receiving satellite signals and updating its position on the map....
Curated Video
The Mind-Controlled Home: Tomorrow's Technology Today
Step into the future where everyday appliances respond to your thoughts! Witness groundbreaking technology in Rennes, where devices like vacuums and washing machines can be controlled without a single touch. Discover how this...
Curated Video
The Absorbing Science: From Diapers to Sanitary Napkins
Uncover the technology behind the essential hygiene products like diapers and sanitary napkins. Learn how materials such as super absorbent polymers work to trap liquids effectively, ensuring comfort and dryness, and explore the...
Wonderscape
The Remarkable Intelligence of Octopuses
Discover the remarkable intelligence and adaptability of octopuses in this engaging video. Witness their intriguing behaviors in a marine lab, including nocturnal escapades, clever escapes, and unique interactions with humans, all...
Curated Video
How I Became a Machine Learning + Neuroscience Researcher
How I Became a Machine Learning + Neuroscience Researcher