SciShow
How Do You Make Memories?
What if you couldn’t remember anything past 30 seconds? Let us introduce you to a man named Henry Molaison who was diagnosed with anterograde amnesia. He couldn’t form new memories.
Be Smart
Exoplanets: Are There Other Earths?
We live in one of a hundred billion of galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of stars. And now, thanks to modern astronomy, we know that the Milky Way is home to perhaps a hundred billion planets! In the past two decades, these...
SciShow
Why Do Things Look Darker When They're Wet?
It's kinda embarrassing when you spill stuff on your shirt and it makes a stain. So you might as well understand the science behind it, so at least you can act all smart and explain it to people.
SciShow
How Tall Can Mountains Get?
The Himalayas are well known for containing the highest elevations on Earth, but can they get higher or is there something putting a stop to their lofty pursuits?
SciShow
Rocking & Sleep: It's Not Just for Babies
50 to 70 million people are thought to have some kind of sleeping disorder. If you're one of those people, desperate for a good night's sleep, scientists may have an option for you: rocking!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Pavlovian reactions aren't just for dogs - Benjamin N. Witts
Dr. Ivan Pavlov's groundbreaking work revealed that a dog will respond to neutral stimuli, such as a bell, in the same way that it will respond to, say, mouth-watering food. This research is widely applicable beyond a dog's salivation....
TED Talks
TED: How going to Mars improves life on Earth | Eric Hinterman
Memory foam, air purifiers, scratch-resistant lenses: these are just a few of the everyday items originally developed for space missions. Aerospace engineer Eric Hinterman invites us to dream big and imagine what technological...
TED Talks
TED: What you don't know about marriage | Jenna McCarthy
In this funny, casual talk from TEDx, writer Jenna McCarthy shares surprising research on how marriages (especially happy marriages) really work. One tip: Do not try to win an Oscar for best actress.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Bird migration, a perilous journey - Alyssa Klavans
Nearly 200 species of songbirds migrate south for winter, some traveling up to 7,000 miles. No easy task, the annual journey is dangerous to birds due to landscape change -- so much so, that only half the birds that migrate south will...
SciShow
Why Do Razor Blades Dull so Quickly?
If you shave regularly, you may have noticed your razor blades don’t cut as well after just a few uses. But why do razors get dull so quickly?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler
She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome's greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress or a great ruler in her own right? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure...
MinuteEarth
The Tiger Invasion: From the Wild to Texas Backyards
This video discusses the issue of tiger ownership in Texas, where there are more tigers in captivity than in the wild. It explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, such as the lack of laws against owning tigers and the successful...
SciShow
The Future of CubeSat Propulsion
CubeSats have a lot of advantages, but they need a way to move and still stay small, and that means new miniaturized propulsion systems that can help us get these tiny spacecraft out into the universe.
SciShow Kids
Let's Make a Kite!
One of Jessi and Squeak's favorite things to do on a nice day is to go to the park and fly their homemade kites! Today, Jessi will show you how to build your own kite and tell you how a little wind can send it soaring through the air!
TED Talks
TED: Silicon-based comedy | Heather Knight
In this first-of-its-kind demo, Heather Knight introduces Data, a robotic stand-up comedian that does much more than rattle off one-liners -- it gathers audience feedback (using software co-developed with Scott Satkin and Varun...
SciShow
How Close Are We to the Perfect Smart Home?
Want to do more than talk to your refrigerator and control your lights with your phone? Hank explains how close we are to the smart home that can do everything for us.
TED Talks
Nicholas Negroponte: Taking OLPC to Colombia
TED follows Nicholas Negroponte to Colombia as he delivers laptops inside territory once controlled by guerrillas. His partner? Colombia's Defense Department, who see One Laptop per Child as an investment in the region. (And you too can...
SciShow
The Biggest Supermoon in 68 Years!
If you've ever wanted to get up-close and personal with the Moon, you might want to look up this Monday, because the moon will look larger and brighter than it has for decades.
MinuteEarth
What Happened to This Car?
Here we explain how Port Royal - "the most wicked and sinful city in the world", cars, roads, and huge buildings can sink into the ground during during earthquakes or blasting.
SciShow Kids
Meet Your Tonsils!
Has your doctor ever asked you to stick out your tongue and say "ah"? They're probably checking out your tonsils! But what are your tonsils, and what do they do?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Einstein's twin paradox explained | Amber Stuver
On their 20th birthday, identical twin astronauts volunteer for an experiment. Terra will remain on Earth, while Stella will board a spaceship. Stella's ship will travel to visit a star that is 10 light-years away, then return to Earth....
Be Smart
What Are Rainbows?
Dorothy went over one. LeVar Burton read to us under one. In a song, Kermit the Frog connected us to one. Even Mork's suspenders were made of them. Our culture, and our skies, are full of rainbows, but do you know how they form? Do we...
SciShow
Why Crocodiles Have an Extra Hole in their Heart
Crocodiles have four-chambered hearts, just like we do! But, while our hearts do just fine with four valves, they have a slightly different approach…