SciShow
Detecting Earthquakes: AI vs. Citizen Scientists
There are over 13,000 active seismic stations out there, producing far more data than seismologists have time to go through. So, researchers set up a showdown of humans versus machines to sift through all this information and, in the...
SciShow Kids
Biologists! Scientists Who Love Life!
Who wants to be a biologist? Learn all about scientists who study life -- like where they do their jobs, the questions they ask, and the tools they use!
SciShow
Firehawks: Nature's Arsonists
We all know that birds are incredibly smart, but some birds in Australia take things to the next level — they can intentionally start fires!
SciShow
How Scientists Are Using Diaper Technology to Study Brains
Microscopes are great for studying tiny things, but they have limits. Luckily, scientists have found a way to make tiny things larger, and it involves a chemical you can find in diapers.
SciShow
Baby Zebrafish Eyes Work Kind of like Real-Time Photoshop
Some fish have superpowers! Zebrafish eyes can boost the color and contrast of what they see and baby whale fish are electric.
SciShow
What Growing Mini Brains Has Taught Us, And What's Next
Scientists have developed a way to grow miniature versions of human organs; some of the weirdest organoids are the mini brains.
SciShow
Where Are All the Women with ADHD?
For a long time, most people saw ADHD as “a boy thing.” Today, that mindset has started to shift, but even now, studies report that males get diagnosed significantly more often than females. So, what’s going on?
SciShow
Earth Has a New, Orbiting Disco Ball!
Earth has some new orbiters, and while one of them is vexing many scientists, another will help us learn more about our atmosphere.
SciShow
The Nearsightedness Epidemic
While not the kind of epidemic you're used to hearing about, nearsightedness is becoming a major health issue in many places. Learn about how scientists are finding out the reasons behind the increase in myopia, and how sunlight might be...
SciShow Kids
Animal Track Detective! Science for Kids
Maybe you've seen animal tracks in the mud after a rainy day, but did you know that you can study these tracks to learn all kinds of things about the animals that made them? Grab your detective hat and join Jessi to find out how!
SciShow
Can Pigeons Really Read
You may have heard about a study that found pigeons can visually recognize what printed words look like. Does that mean these birds can read?
SciShow
How The Six Degrees Phenomenon Has Changed Science
You may have heard about the Six Degrees of Separation phenomenon, but it isn't just a fun celebrity game, it helps scientists understand the spread of epidemics, the structure of the internet, and even the neural networks in your brain
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Is Alkaline Water Really Better For You
A new health trend is claiming that it can rebalance your internal chemistry and help prevent cancers and bone loss, but what are the real health benefits of drinking alkaline water?
SciShow
These Pigeons Have Built-In Warning Alarms
Scientists have figured out that some birds come with built-in alarm calls in their wings
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What Makes Something Funny?
It's said that the quickest way to kill a joke is to explain it, but scientists are still interested in finding out just what tickles our brains and makes us find something funny.
TED Talks
TED: The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant
How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of...
SciShow
Why Babies Are (Scientifically) Amazing
Babies are amazing, tiny humans. They’re so fascinating that we’ve done a lot of videos about them, so we’ve collected a bunch of our favorites here for you to enjoy!
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: Why the insect brain is so incredible - Anna St_ckl
The human brain is one of the most sophisticated organs in the world, a supercomputer made of billions of neurons that control all of our senses, thoughts, and actions. But there was something Charles Darwin found even more impressive:...
SciShow
People May Have Walked North America 30,000 Years Ago | SciShow News
Two new studies challenge what we thought we knew about the first humans in the Americas, sending the archaeology community buzzing. Could people have been on these continents 10 to 15 thousand years earlier than archaeologists...
TED Talks
Nancy Duarte: The secret structure of great talks
From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners. In this talk, presentation expert Nancy Duarte shares practical lessons on how to...
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5 Bad Habits That Aren't All Bad
We've all got bad habits that we might feel a little bad about, but we're here to tell you stop feeling guilty! Kind of.
TED Talks
TED: How museums help communities heal | Honor Harger
While on lockdown, the galleries of Singapore's iconic ArtScience Museum were empty -- but online, the museum was abuzz. Honor Harger shares how they're engaging deeply with its visitors through streamed talks, performances and workshops...
TED Talks
Sandeep Jauhar: How your emotions change the shape of your heart
"A record of our emotional life is written on our hearts," says cardiologist and author Sandeep Jauhar. In a stunning talk, he explores the mysterious ways our emotions impact the health of our hearts -- causing them to change shape in...