SciShow
Where Did That One Thick, Dark Hair Come From?
Some days you look in the mirror and find a long dark hair where it didn't use to be. Maybe you're going through puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. Maybe you're not. But either way, that hair didn't appear out of nowhere. It just went...
SciShow
The Insect That Thrives in Antarctica
It requires a certain attitude to brave the elements of Antarctica. Luckily, the Antarctic midge has a set of adaptations that fit the bill.
Be Smart
Sunburn, Sweat and the Science of Summer!
A summertime look at why we sweat, why we burn, and why our fingers wrinkle in the pool
SciShow
SPF Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
SPF seems pretty simple. Find a high number, rub some on your nose, and you're ready for some sunshine. Unfortunately the science behind it is a little more complicated.
SciShow
A Colorful Quiz Show with Trace Dominguez | SciShow Quiz Show
Two long-time SciComm powerhouses face off to find out if either of them retained any relevant random facts from the many, many videos they’ve each produced.
Infognostica
Five dietary deficiencies that cavemen didn't have...
Our modern diet is rife with specific dietary deficiencies. This explores just 5 discrepancies between our diet, and that of our primal ancestors. Fig Leaf Rag Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
Curated Video
The Sun as our main source of energy – Did you know?
Did you know that the waxy monkey frog has an ingenious way of protecting itself from the Sun's light? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - The Sun as our main source of energy Learning Points Some of the light energy from...
Curated Video
Sunshine and Safety: Understanding Sun Protection and Skin Responses
As summer intensifies, discover why our skin reacts differently to sun exposure, why some of us tan while others burn, and the essential role of sunscreen and sunglasses in protecting our skin and eyes. Learn the science behind melanin...
Curated Video
Sun-Smart Innovations: Anti-UV Gear and Solar Power on the Go
Explore cutting-edge technology designed to enhance your summer experience safely and sustainably. This video showcases new anti-UV clothing that offers superior protection compared to traditional materials and a revolutionary...
Curated Video
Why Heart Cancer Is So Rare It (Almost) Never Happens
The heart is practically immune to getting cancer. 2 in 100,000 of those who have cancer are those with a primary cancer of the heart. That is an astonishing low number. So, what is so special about the heart that it rarely, if ever,...
Barcroft Media
The Woman Who's Allergic To Daylight
HIGHLAND, UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 01: A young woman's skin blisters and burns if she is exposed to only a few minutes of daylight. Lizzie Tenney suffers from the rare, and extreme, skin disorder Xeroderma Pigmentosum. With there only...
Barcroft Media
The Woman Who’s Allergic To Daylight | BORN DIFFERENT
A young woman’s skin blisters and burns if she is exposed to only a few minutes of daylight. Lizzie Tenney suffers from the rare, and extreme, skin disorder Xeroderma Pigmentosum. With there only being around 300 diagnosed cases in the...
Healthcare Triage
Sunscreen Works, If You Use it Right
When I was a kid, I remember people talking about putting on suntan lotion to help them absorb the sun's rays. Those days are over. Too much sun can be terrible for you. Besides the fact that it significantly increases the risk of skin...
Catalyst University
Internal Conversion and Photoprotection: Applications in Biochemistry
Internal Conversion and Photoprotection: Applications in Biochemistry
NASA
Ozone 101: What Is the Ozone Hole?
Ozone 101 is the first in a series of explainer videos outlining the fundamentals of popular Earth science topics. Let’s back up to the basics and understand what caused the Ozone Hole, its effects on the planet, and what scientists...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Job Does The Ozone Layer Do?
This video is answering the question of what job does the ozone layer do.
Curated OER
Radiation
Two types of radiation are discussed in this conversation between a professional and a preteen scientist. Solar rays and galactic cosmic rays are extremely powerful and need to be shielded against when astronauts travel in space....