TED Talks
TED: Lasting conservation, led by Indigenous heritage | Adjany Costa
Conservation champion and TED Fellow Adjany Costa is on a mission to empower Indigenous communities. Instead of imposing pre-designed policy and plans on local people, she says, conservation efforts should center those who know the land...
Curated Video
TALKING POINT Report on the impact of the youth vote in Poland's election
Warsaw - 16 October 2007
1. Wide shot of entrance gate to University of Warsaw
2. Tilt down of gate
3. Various of students walking around university grounds
4. Various of group of students outside library
5. Wide shot of campaign "21...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The life cycle of a pair of jeans | Madhavi Venkatesan
The first pairs of jeans were designed for durability; denim was constructed as a sturdy weave worn by sailors and miners. But over the course of the 20th century, as the demand for jeans has gone up, their durability has gone down....
TED Talks
Myriam Sidibe: The simple power of hand-washing
Myriam Sidibe is a warrior in the fight against childhood disease. Her weapon of choice? A bar of soap. For cost-effective prevention against sickness, it’s hard to beat soapy hand-washing, which cuts down risk of pneumonia, diarrhea,...
SciShow
Raccoons Don’t Really Wash Their Food
Raccoons are famous for "washing" their food, but this behavior, called dousing, isn't really about cleanliness.
TED Talks
Hajer Sharief: How to use family dinner to teach politics
Everyone should participate in decision-making and politics -- and it starts at home, says activist Hajer Sharief. She introduces a simple yet transformative idea: that parents can teach their children about political agency by giving...
SciShow
4 Things You're Not Allowed to Do in Space
There are lots of things that you're allowed to do on earth that you absolutely can't if you're an astronaut. Some of them you wouldn't expect.
SciShow
Masks? Handwashing? Sanitizer? — How to Protect Yourself from Coronaviruses
Today, we all do our best to protect ourselves from coronaviruses. But a lot of what people are doing doesn’t really help, and it could take away supplies from those who actually need them. Hank explains what does help, and how it...
Crash Course Kids
Water Fight!
So, what happens when there's not enough water? Well... not good things. Do we let homes have more water for showering and cooking? Or do we let farms have the water for growing crops? There aren't any easy solutions, but today Sabrina...
SciShow Kids
How to Save Water (and Help the Earth!)
Squeaks and Mister Brown have a leaky faucet! Luckily this is a great chance to learn about how they can save water. SOURCES: Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Idea: ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s...
SciShow Kids
Be Prepared for Anything! Emergency Kit for Kids
Bad things can happen, but you can do a lot to be prepared for when they do! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what you should put in your emergency kit so you can be ready for anything!
SciShow
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin , and what might be living on top of it.
SciShow
How Dangerous is COVID-19?
You may have heard several different projections about the fatality rate of COVID-19. How do different health organizations come up with these figures, and why do the numbers seem so fluid?
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Rushmore
MOUNT RUSHMORE MOUNT RUSHMORE IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES' MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS, AND TO MANY IT S THE COUNTRY S MOST PRECIOUS. CARVED INTO THE ROCK ARE THE FACES OF FOUR U.S. PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS...
Curated Video
Only In Africa 2 - Longest Washing Line
Longest Washing Line:A record-breaking 30-kilometer long washing line featuring an impressive 40,000 pieces of clothing and a whopping 70,000 pegs, showcasing creativity and community engagement.
Curated Video
Only In Spain 6 - Interactive Washing Machine
Interactive Washing Machine:A Spanish inventor creates a washing machine that refuses to work unless the person loading it is different from the previous user, introducing a quirky innovation.
Food Farmer Earth
Nurturing Nutrition: How a Mom Teaches Her Children the Value of Healthy Eating
Discover how a mom instills the value of good food in her children, from farm to table. Learn about the family's daily routine of preparing and enjoying fresh, wholesome meals together.
Curated Video
Clearing Oil Spills
We investigate the effectiveness of different methods to clear oil spills from water. First, we try to burn the oil in a sample of water using a gas lighter but there is no effect. Next, we break the oil up using detergent but this does...
Curated Video
Filtration on the ISS
How do astronauts aboard the International Space Station drink water recycled from their own urine? Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by filtration Learning Points Filtration can be used to purify liquids. Filtration...
Curated Video
Sponges
Discover an animal with no eyes, mouth or heart. Material processes - Classifying materials - Properties of materials Learning Points Porous materials are absorbent due to tiny pores allowing liquid or gas to pass. Humans sometimes...
Curated Video
The Magic of Soap Bubbles: Science and Art Combined
Delve into the fascinating world of soap bubbles, where simple ingredients and scientific principles create stunning visual effects. Learn from experts at the Exploradome about why bubbles form, why they are always round, and the role of...
Curated Video
The Hidden Costs of Not Removing Makeup
Uncover the surprising effects of wearing makeup continuously for a week without removal. Follow Emmanuelle's journey as her experiment reveals increased pore size and premature wrinkles. This segment demonstrates the importance of...
Curated Video
The Science of Skipping Showers
Explore the effects of not showering for a week as Marion tests the limits of personal hygiene under scientific supervision. Discover how our skin's microbial flora adapts and what happens when our usual cleaning routines are...