SciShow
Why Can’t You Use E15 Gas in Summer?
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in North American birds for the first time in seven years. And U.S. President Biden is temporarily lifting the country's summertime ban on E15 gasoline.
SciShow
Why Can't We Design A Bear-Proof Trash Can?
Why is it so hard for us to keep the bears out of our trash? Well, it turns out that trash cans are basically like giant food puzzles for the bears, and they are determined to win... But, we can use their wily trash-nabbing instincts...
SciShow
Why Are Some People Double-Jointed?
You might have a friend who is “double-jointed" and can bend their fingers in freaky ways. Why are they are so flexible?
SciShow
Why Are COVID Fatality Rates Dropping?
Near the end of 2020, we got some puzzling but good news: COVID-19 fatality rates have been dropping. Here are a few factors that might help explain why we’re seeing this trend.
SciShow
What's the Best Position for Pooping?
Everybody poops ... but is it possible that you're pooping all wrong? Learn the science behind the greatest debate of our time: squat vs. sit! Thanks to Patreon Patron Maia for asking this important question!
SciShow
Why We Can't Predict Earthquakes
Earthquakes have the power to devastate entire communities—a little advanced notice could make a world of difference with an impending earthquake. So why can't they be predicted? Join Rose Bear Don't Walk for a new episode of SciShow,...
SciShow
You Can Inherit Mitochondrial DNA from Both Parents! | SciShow News
Earlier this week, a team of researchers announced that they’d made a discovery about how we inherit mitochondrial DNA from our parents that could change what we know about not only disease inheritance, but human history as a whole.
SciShow
Why We Age - And How We Can Stop It
Hank hates death, so he helps us understand the process of aging, informs us of how scientists are studying ways to prevent it and brings us the exciting news of current research in longevity... for mice.
SciShow
Why Humans May Actually Be Fish
Is there a chance that more species may actually be closer to fish than we originally thought?
SciShow
Why Don't Humans Have a Mating Season?
Unlike lots of other animals, there’s no such thing as the “mating season” for humans, and it might have to do with how we raise our kids.
SciShow
When The Universe Will End
Hank serves up a buffet of news items that includes an approximate date for the end of everything, scientific proof that when it comes to sex bigger IS better, and a look behind how the London Olympics are going green. Bon appetit!
SciShow
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
Evidence strongly suggests that men have, on average, a shorter lifespan than women, but scientists aren't exactly sure why that is. Check out today's QQ to learn more about this mortality mystery.
TED Talks
TED: 5 steps to fix any problem at work | Anne Morriss
In a practical, playful talk, leadership visionary Anne Morriss reinvents the playbook for how to lead through change -- with a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems by following a step per day.
TED Talks
TED: Pussy Riot's powerful message to Vladimir Putin | Nadya Tolokonnikova
Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top enemy of Russia for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's dictatorship throughout the last decade. In this inspiring talk, she tells the...
TED Talks
TED: Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech | Nita Farahany
Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections, your innermost thoughts, emotions and desires could be at risk of exploitation, says...
TED Talks
TED: A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what it...
TED Talks
TED: Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland
Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission to advocate for...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is it normal to talk to yourself? | TED-Ed
Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades of research show that talking to yourself is completely normal; most if not all of us...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didn't? | G. Richard Scott
According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental dilemmas that fuel the demand for braces and wisdom teeth extractions today appear to be recent developments. So,...
TED Talks
TED: A powerful new neurotech tool for augmenting your mind | Conor Russomanno
In an astonishing talk and tech demo, neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno shares his work building brain-computer interfaces that could enable us to control the external world with our minds. He discusses the quickly advancing...
TED Talks
TED: How to solve the education crisis for boys and men | Richard Reeves
While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some countries, like the US and UK, boys are drastically lagging behind girls across many academic measures. He explains why these struggles in...
TED Talks
TED: Why is it so hard to get effective birth control in the US? | Mark Edwards
Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, the result of millions of people being unable to get the birth control method that works best for them. Reproductive health advocate and 2023 Audacious Project grantee...
TED Talks
TED: Nature, art and magical blocks of flying concrete | Lonneke Gordijn
Our bodies instinctually respond to the movements and rhythms of nature, like the uplifting feeling you get when walking in a forest. Can art evoke the same emotions? Experiential artist Lonneke Gordijn takes us through her studio's...