SciShow
3 Animals That Are Smarter Than You Thought
Dolphins, crows, apes -- you know the drill about smart animals. But there are lots of animals that are smarter than you think. Not everyone thinks they're pretty, but scientists know they're smart.
Crash Course
Human Evolution: Crash Course Big History
In which John Green and Hank Green teach you about how human primates moved out of Africa and turned Earth into a real-life Planet of the Apes. And the apes are people! John and Hank teach you about how humans evolved, and the sort of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Evolution's great mystery: Language | Michael Corballis
What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing what's in our minds: stories, opinions, questions, the past or future, imagined times or places, ideas. It is fundamentally open-ended, and...
Be Smart
3 Incredible Examples of Evolution Hidden In Your Body
Humans are special, and we got that way thanks to evolution and natural selection. The proof is right there in our bodies! From anatomy to genes, here are some stories of how you got to be the way you are.
TED Talks
TED: The surprising science of alpha males | Frans de Waal
In this fascinating look at the "alpha male," primatologist Frans de Waal explores the privileges and costs of power while drawing surprising parallels between how humans and primates choose their leaders. His research reveals some of...
SciShow
Saving the Elephants with Carbon Dating
The researchers have found that almost all the illegal ivories are from recent poaching. Meanwhile, humans are not only animals that are farsighted!
TED Talks
Louise Leakey: A dig for humanity's origins
Louise Leakey asks, "Who are we?" The question takes her to the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa, where she digs for the evolutionary origins of humankind -- and suggests a stunning new vision of our competing ancestors.
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Laugh?
Knock knock! Who’s there? It’s Jessi and Squeaks exploring the science of why we laugh!
TED Talks
TED: Four billion years of evolution in six minutes | Prosanta Chakrabarty
Did humans evolve from monkeys or from fish? In this enlightening talk, ichthyologist and TED Fellow Prosanta Chakrabarty dispels some hardwired myths about evolution, encouraging us to remember that we're a small part of a complex,...
SciShow
Blue Whales and The Smartphone Morality Experiment
Hank shares news about the biggest animal in the history of ever -- blue whales -- and explains the lessons learned in a new study of human morality, using smartphones.
SciShow
Common Misconceptions About Evolution
Evolution is particularly vulnerable to misunderstandings around the scientific language. SciShow clears up some confusing language!
Bozeman Science
The Atmosphere
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the atmosphere surrounds the planet. The state of the atmosphere is climate and is affected by unequal heating, the Coriolis Effect, and the ocean. Convection cells and ENSO are discussed in detail.
Be Smart
Where Did Humans Come From?
In part 1 of our special series on human ancestry, we tour through our family tree to meet our ancestors and distant cousins, and to find out what made us human along the way. The story of human ancestry is not a simple progression from...
SciShow
Is The Mirror Test Just a Reflection of Human Nature?
The mirror test is supposed to be a way to figure out when an animal is self-aware, but there might be only one particular animal this test works well on: humans.
PBS
From the Fall of Dinos to the Rise of Humans
After taking you on a journey through geologic time, we've arrived at the Cenozoic Era. Most of the mammals and birds that you can think of appeared during this era but perhaps more importantly, the Cenozoic marks the rise of organisms...
Bozeman Science
Geology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. Hot...
Bozeman Science
Environmental Science
In this video Paul Andersen outlines the AP Environmental Science course. He explains how environmental science studies the interaction between earth and human systems. A planetary boundary model is used to explain the importance of...
Curated Video
Exploring Our Genetic Connection: Humans and Chimpanzees
In this video, the teacher discusses the genetic similarities between humans and chimpanzees, highlighting that humans share nearly 99% of their DNA with chimps. The teacher also explores the physical and social similarities between the...
Professor Dave Explains
How Genetics Interacts with Biological Anthropology
Once the field of genetics was developed, our understanding of biology was completely transformed. How did this specifically impact the field of anthropology? From Mendel's laws to the Human Genome Project, let's learn about how our...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Apes and Monkeys: Similarities and Differences
This video provides an informative overview of the differences between apes and monkeys, as well as the distinctions between Old World and New World monkeys. It explores various physical features, such as noses, tails, and hand pads,...
Curated Video
Introduction to Primates: Exploring the Classification and Characteristics
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of primates. From their diverse characteristics to their evolutionary history, we delve into what makes primates unique. Discover how primates, including humans, share common traits such as...
Curated Video
Evolution of Man: The Evidence
Discover how fossils help scientists to piece together evolutionary changes in early man - and how one very special fossil in Africa led historians down an exciting new path. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Fossils...
Curated Video
Chimps: Our Closest Relatives?
Our closest relatives are chimpanzees, with whom we share 98% to 99% of our DNA. But how similar does this actually make us? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, with whom we share...
Bedtime History
Jane Goodall Story for Kids
Learn about the famous primatologist who developed new methods for learning about chimpanzees and other apes in the wild.