PBS
How We Figured Out Fermentation
Thanks to a recent adaptation, instead of getting sick from the boozy, fermented fruits, one of our primate ancestors could digest them safely, and get more calories at the same time. This new superpower would open up a whole new...
PBS
Why Sour May Be The Oldest Taste
While sour taste's original purpose was to warn vertebrates of danger, in a few animal groups, including us, its role has reversed. The taste of danger became something it was dangerous for us to avoid.
SciShow
How To Make The Best Coffee, According To Science
If you drink coffee, you might wonder if you're doing the most to make your absolute best cup of coffee. And fortunately for you, science has the answers, from getting the perfect grind to finding out the best beans for you. So pull up a...
SciShow
Are You a Supertaster?
Some people have more taste buds than the rest of us. They’re called supertasters, and they can taste things others can’t. Special thanks to our tasters: Matthew Gaydos Lindsey Doe Julia Maes Hank Green
SciShow
What Do Food Expiration Dates Actually Mean?
Sell By, Best By, and Use By... do these dates actually tell you anything? Food science can be tricky, but we're here to clear some of it up. The Financial Diet: / thefinancialdiet Hosted by: Michael Aranda
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why people fall for misinformation | Joseph Isaac
In 1901, David Hänig published research that led to what we know today as the taste map: an illustration that divides the tongue into four separate areas. It has since been published in textbooks and newspapers. There is just one...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science of spiciness - Rose Eveleth
When you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire -- because that's essentially what you've told your brain! Rose Eveleth details the science and history behind spicy foods, giving insights into why some...
SciShow
Why Do Batteries Taste Sour?
If you put your tongue on a 9-volt battery it might taste sour, kind of like lemonade, but why does that shock have a flavor?
SciShow Kids
Can Ketchup Clean a Penny?
Squeaks loves collecting shiny pennies, but sometimes he finds one that's sort of grimy and dull. Lucky for him, Jessi knows a really cool science trick to clean up those tarnished pennies!
SciShow Kids
Why Does Spicy Food Taste Hot?
You might know that spicy food can make your mouth feel like it's on fire, but how does it do that?
SciShow
Why Does Toothpaste Make Everything Taste Bad?
Have you ever noticed that toothpaste makes some yummy foods, like orange juice, taste awful? QQ explains!
SciShow
Miracle Fruit: How to Trick Your Taste Buds
Hate the taste of sour stuff? Well fret no more with this miracle berry! It will coat your tongue with an awesome protein to make everything taste sweet! Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow.
SciShow
What Do Food Expiration Dates Actually Mean?
Sell By, Best By, and Use By... do these dates actually tell you anything? Food science can be tricky, but we're here to clear some of it up.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The beneficial bacteria that make delicious food - Erez Garty
Where does bread get its fluffiness? Swiss cheese its holes? And what makes vinegar so sour? These foods may taste completely different, but all of these phenomena come from microorganisms chowing down on sugar and belching up some...
Curated Video
China: The Great Wall, Street Food, and the Terracotta Army
Exploring China:On this episode, we're going on a trip around the world. First, we'll be visiting China and climbing the Great Wall, which is considered as one of the most impressive architectural edifications in history. It stretches...
Curated Video
How We Taste
Taste is a survival instinct: we instinctively dislike bitter or sour tastes in case food is off or poisonous. An introduction to the tongue and how it helps us to taste. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Taste is a survival...
Curated Video
Microbes in Milk
We examine the number of microorganisms in different types of milk using resazurin indicator. Samples of pasteurised milk, UHT milk and powdered milk are left in the open for three days before resazurin indicator is added and the samples...
Curated Video
Discover The 5 Vowels! | Basic Learning Songs For Kids
Let's learn our A, E, I O, U's!
Curated Video
Tomatoes: A Fruit Disguised as a Vegetable
Explore the colorful and healthful world of tomatoes with insights into their classification as fruits and their evolution. Learn about the varieties and how conditions like sunlight affect flavor. Understand the health benefits of...
Curated Video
Sweet vs. Salty: Exploring Our Taste Preferences
Delve into the reasons behind our preference for sweet and salty flavors. Discover how taste buds work, why children prefer sweet tastes, and the role of cultural influences on our taste preferences. Learn about the scientific processes,...
Curated Video
The Sweet Science: How Candy is Made
Dive into the delectable world of candy making, where each piece is crafted with a blend of science and art. Discover how simple ingredients like sugar, gelatin, and citric acid are transformed into the chewy, fizzy treats we adore....
Curated Video
Antonyms: Learning Opposite Words with Simple Sentences
In this video, your little ones will learn about some opposite words or antonyms. This is a great resource to teach toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners the concept of opposites. Opposite words are important as they help children...
Curated Video
ASL Out to Eat Signs | Part 1 | Food Signs
I teach you over 70 Out to Eat or Food signs in ASL. It was too much for one video, so I made 2! This is part 1 with over half of those 70 signs. Even that was too much to teach in one run, so I split this video up into 2 sections,...