TED Talks
TED: A better way to talk about abortion | Aspen Baker
Abortion is extremely common. In America, for example, one in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime, yet the strong emotions sparked by the topic -- and the highly politicized rhetoric around it -- leave little room for...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the honeybee riddle? | Dan Finkel
You're a biologist on a mission to keep the rare honeybee Apis Trifecta from going extinct. The last 60 bees of the species are in your terrarium. You've already constructed wire frames of the appropriate size and shape. Now you need to...
SciShow
Enceladus's Super-Thin Ice
You might not want to sign up for the Enceladus Ice Hockey League... And some researchers have an idea that might make the Big Bang model more accurate!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mysteries of vernacular: Quarantine - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
Stemming from the days of bubonic plague in Medieval Europe, quarantines were originally used to prevent potentially plague-infested ships from disembarking at a port city. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how the length of the...
TED Talks
TED: There are no scraps of men | Alberto Cairo
Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. In this powerful talk, Cairo tells the moving story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.
TED Talks
TED: Walk the earth ... my 17-year vow of silence | John Francis
For almost three decades, John Francis has been a planetwalker, traveling the globe by foot and sail with a message of environmental respect and responsibility (for 17 of those years without speaking). A funny, thoughtful talk with...
Crash Course
Reproductive System part 3 Sex & Fertilization Crash Course A&P 42
After weeks of discussion of human reproduction, today we arrive at the main event: THE SEX. Hank explains the four phases of the human sexual response, how a sperm finds and fertilizes an egg, creating a zygote, and how different types...
SciShow
Spring, Time for Drunk Birds
As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, and we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps on the ground. In most...
SciShow
How Do Those Rock Sculptures Stay Up?
You may have seen rock sculptures seemingly defying physics in your newsfeed, but what's actually happening?
SciShow
The New Gel That Regrows Brains
A new healing gel helped mice regrow brain tissue after a stroke, and scientists suspect someone out there is producing a bunch of ozone-destroying CFCs in defiance of an international agreement!
SciShow Kids
Worms Are Wonderful
Ever wonder what those little earthworms are up to? Learn why worms are wonderful with Jessi and Squeaks!
SciShow
What Happens in the Brain During a Coma?
Patients in comas might look like they’re sleeping, but there are pretty fascinating things happening inside of their heads.
Crash Course
Testing Your Product and Getting Feedback: Crash Course Business Entrepreneurship
To figure out if an idea is as good as we think it is, we have to talk to our customers. We’ve said it over and over again. We have to ask them what they like, dislike, want, or need, and we want honest feedback about our product or...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The fundamentals of space-time: Part 1 - Andrew Pontzen and Tom Whyntie
Space is where things happen. Time is when things happen. And sometimes, in order to really look at the universe, you need to take those two concepts and mash them together. In this first lesson of a three-part series on space-time,...
Be Smart
Understanding Climate Science
Scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing, Earth is getting warmer, sea levels are rising, and it's primarily because of humans putting lots of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Whether you already trust in the...
TED Talks
TED: Why a free and fair internet is more vital than ever | Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital age, reliance on the internet is so common and seems ubiquitous, yet billions of people...
SciShow
Weird Places: The Lava Lake in Antarctica
What could be cooler than a permanent lava lake surrounded by snow!?
TED Talks
TED: Big data is better data | Kenneth Cukier
Self-driving cars were just the start. What's the future of big data-driven technology and design? In a thrilling science talk, Kenneth Cukier looks at what's next for machine learning -- and human knowledge.
SciShow
Photosynthesis WITHOUT THE SUN
Plants need light to survive. But apparently, that doesn't have to be sunlight.
TED Talks
TED: Mining minerals from seawater | Damian Palin
The world needs clean water, and more and more, we're pulling it from the oceans, desalinating it, and drinking it. But what to do with the salty brine left behind? In this intriguing short talk, TED Fellow Damian Palin proposes an idea:...
TED Talks
TED: An election redesign to restore trust in US democracy | Tiana Epps-Johnson
Election infrastructure in the United States is crumbling, says technologist Tiana Epps-Johnson, and, even worse, election officials are increasingly being attacked simply for doing their jobs. How can the country rebuild trust in its...
SciShow
The Disappearing Monarch and the Oldest Mammal on Earth
SciShow News starts the new year off with unusual animal news, including a crisis for the iconic monarch butterfly, and new research into what makes bowhead whales the longest-living mammals on Earth.
SciShow
Extreme Animal Milks You Probably Don't Want To Drink
All mammals produce milk, but you probably wouldn't want to dip your cookies in all of them.
TED Talks
TED: Two poems about what dogs think (probably) | Billy Collins
What must our dogs be thinking when they look at us? Poet Billy Collins imagines the inner lives of two very different companions. It’s a charming short talk, perfect for taking a break and dreaming …