SciShow Kids
What Makes Bridges So Strong?
A SciShow Kids viewer wrote us to ask how bridges are strong enough to carry cars and trucks! Jessi and Squeaks can explain -- with blocks!
TED Talks
Juliet Brophy: How a new species of ancestors is changing our theory of human evolution
In 2013, a treasure trove of unusual fossils were uncovered in a cave in South Africa, and researchers soon realized: these were the remains of a new species of ancient humans. Paleoanthropologist Juliet Brophy takes us inside the...
Bozeman Science
Mitosis
Paul Andersen describes the process of mitosis. He begins by discussing the importance of the cell cycle in development, regeneration, asexual reproduction and wound healing. He differentiates between haploid and diploid cells and...
Crash Course Kids
Super Stars (Constellations)
So, you know about stars. But what if those stars formed a super group like The Avengers? Well, then you have a Constellation! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats about stars, constellations, and how humans have used...
TED Talks
TED: The science behind how parents affect child development | Yuko Munakata
Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative, research-backed reality that...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How taking a bath led to Archimedes' principle - Mark Salata
Stories of discovery and invention often begin with a problem that needs solving. Summoned by the king to investigate a suspicious goldsmith, the early Greek mathematician Archimedes stumbles on the principle that would make him famous.
PBS
The Honeycombs of 4-Dimensional Bees ft. Joe Hanson
Why is there a hexagonal structure in honeycombs? Why not squares? Or asymmetrical blobby shapes? In 36 B.C., the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro wrote about two of the leading theories of the day. First: bees have six legs, so they...
SciShow
Pluto Might Have a Liquid Water Ocean! SciShow News
Pluto might seem like the least likely place to find liquid water, but thanks to New Horizons, we have new information about oceans on the dwarf planet and more from the outer reaches of the solar system!
Crash Course
Telescopes
Today Phil explains how telescopes work and offers up some astronomical shopping advice.
SciShow Kids
Lichen Two Living Things In One Biology for Kids
Join Jessi this week at the fort and learn about the unexpectedly awesome organism that's made up of two living things: LICHEN!
SciShow Kids
The Power of Circuits
Have you ever wondered how you can turn the light on in your house? Or maybe why you can push a doorbell and it makes a sound? This happens because of circuits! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn how circuits work, and make their very...
Curated Video
Protein functions in the human body
Proteins are complex macromolecules that are considered 1 of the 4 macromolecules that make up life. Proteins have many functions beyond being structural components of cells.
Wonderscape
The Cycle of the Moon
The moon takes approximately 27 and 1/3 days to orbit the Earth, but due to the Earth's movement, it appears to return to the same position in the sky after 29 and a half days, a period known as a lunar month. During this cycle, the moon...
Curated Video
3D Shapes: I Spy Game
Join Zuri and Lolo in a fun and educational game of I Spy with 3D shapes as they explore their home and discover objects with cuboid, cone, cube, sphere, cylinder, and pyramid shapes.
Curated Video
Distinguishing Alligators from Crocodiles: Snout Shape and Other Visual Clues
In this video, the difference between alligators and crocodiles is explored through visual cues such as the shape of their snouts and the placement of their eyes. It is explained that alligators have a rounded, wide snout, while...
Curated Video
Exploring the Art and Culture of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain:"Our tour begins on the shores of the Mediterranean in Barcelona, one of the European cities most visited by tourists from all over the world, where you can breathe art, avant-garde, and rebelliousness typical of the...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Constellation?
This video is answering the question of what is a constellation.
Wonderscape
What Does the Moon Look Like?
The moon is Earth's only natural satellite, the fifth largest in our solar system, and appears bright in our night sky due to sunlight reflection. Despite its significant appearance, the moon is much smaller than Earth, being only about...
Curated Video
Advancements in Inkjet Printing for Regenerating Human Skin and Bone Cells
This video discusses how inkjet style printers are being explored as a possible solution for regenerating human skin and bone cells. Researchers at Manchester University have developed a method using customized inkjet printers and...
Curated Video
Azimuthal Quantum Number: Shaping Electron Orbits
Characterised by the symbol 𝑙l, the azimuthal quantum number is a fundamental parameter in quantum mechanics that describes the angular momentum and form of an electron's orbital within an atom. The integer values it accepts range from 0...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Shape Memory Fabric: The Future of Wrinkle-Free Clothing
Researchers at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University have developed the world's first cellulose-based shape memory fabric. By coding a special chemical onto cellulose fiber, the fabric can be shaped and then triggered to recover its...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Palm Island
PALM ISLAND SINCE ANCIENT TIMES THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD BUT IF THE MARKETING HYPE IS TO BE BELIEVED THE EIGHTH WONDER HAS ARRIVED, DUBAI’S PALM ISLAND PROJECT. AND THERE’S NO DOUBTING THE WORLD'S LARGEST LAND...
Curated Video
Blade Runner: Chasing the Fastest Circumnavigation of Britain
"Blade Runner is a revolutionary powerboat designed to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of Britain. With its unique design, including twin tunnels under the hull, it combines aerodynamics and hydrodynamics for increased...
Curated Video
The Fly Pen Computer: A Revolutionary Tool for Creative Learning
The Fly pen computer is a revolutionary device that combines the functionality of a computer with the simplicity of a pen. It allows children aged 8 to 12 to draw a calculator and do math, or create a piano keyboard and play tunes on it....