Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an...

Does any other creature on Earth undergo a life transformation as dramatic as the butterfly? I think not. Unfortunately, children's books about very hungry caterpillars skip all the COOL and WEIRD and GROSS stuff that happens along the...

When caterpillars undergo metamorphosis and become butterflies, their brains melt into goop. Neuroscience says they shouldn't remember anything about their past lives. So why do studies show that they do?



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It seems wild that some animals basically trade in their bodies for new ones during their lifetime, but it's actually really common – and it makes a lot of sense.

You’ve heard of Tyrannosaurus rex, but did you know they might have a mini-cousin called Nanotyrannus? And that “might” is serious, because researchers have been arguing about it for nearly 40 years and still haven’t gotten to the bottom...

Midlife doesn't have to be a scary time, says entrepreneur Chip Conley. In this short yet profound talk, he takes inspiration from the natural world to reframe our 40s, 50s and 60s as a transitional stage that's full of grace and beauty...

Everyone makes mistakes, but misidentifying a species more than 100 times? It happened. In this List Show, we tell the tale of the periwinkle snail and other creatures scientists confused for someone else. <br/>

"There are literally...teenagers wasting away behind bars because adults can't figure out how better to serve them," says Ko Bragg, a reporter in Jackson, Mississippi, who focuses on how the media covers juveniles charged as adults. She...

Fossil evidence suggests Diictodon used burrows to breed, and that a parent stayed behind to feed and protect their young. And the parent that stayed behind? It might’ve been the male.

You might have heard that one year in a dog’s life is equivalent to seven in a human’s. But it turns out that the real ratio is both higher AND lower—depending on your dog’s current age.

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.

Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. Yet there's no exact age or moment in development that we can point to as having reached full maturity. If there's no consensus on exactly...

Have you ever wondered how fireflies twinkle and blink on lovely summer nights? Join Jessi and Squeaks at the fort to learn their secret!

Kids get so excited to meet their favorite characters in real life, but studies show they might not really believe the the princess they met at a theme park is actually the cartoon character.

If you are feeling stuck, you might get benefits to be better at the task by watching cute animal videos.

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Why do juveniles falsely confess to crimes? What makes them more vulnerable than adults to this shocking,...

Check out life under a rock to see what you can learn about insects, spiders, and other animals!

Some people can identify a pitch without even looking at sheet music. Is it something they're born with or can it be learned?

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. In 2012, Colorado legalized cannabis and added to what has fast become a multibillion-dollar global industry for...

Certain cicada species in North America emerge from the ground by the millions every 13 or 17 years. But why those specific intervals? Are cicadas secretly prime-number-loving mathematicians?!

Hank gives us a summary of a strange new calculation, which estimates the total body mass of all the humans on earth.

Dinosaurs were social animals, moving in herds, hunting in packs, but could they dance?

Have you ever looked up at night and seen a streak of light flash across the sky? Some people call that a "shooting star," but it's not actually a star at all! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what shooting stars really are and how they...

Dragonflies are totally awesome! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn about these really large and really cool insects!