Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world -- and...

You may have heard that facing your fears is the best way to overcome them, but there’s a little more to it than that.

How people assess their abilities doesn't often line up well with how they objectively perform. However, there does seem to be a good reason for this, as well as a way that people can get better.

Everyone is afraid of something, and traditionally, we’ve thought that fears are learned. But the key to understanding some fears could lie in our DNA.

After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she'd have to limit her career ambitions and dial down her dreams. She ignored that advice and instead continued to pursue her...

The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for play and...

Artist and poet Cleo Wade recites a moving poem about being an advocate for love and acceptance in a time when both seem in short supply. Woven between stories of people at the beginning and end of their lives, she shares some truths...

In this SciShow dose, Michael Aranda explains mystery behind trypophobia.

It seems the more we know about how democracy works -- through government transparency, better media coverage, even new insights about our brains -- the less we trust democracy itself. Yet it's still, arguably, the best system of...

Most of us experience specific fears at one point or another, like of death or the future, but psychologists believe there might be one underlying fear from which all others originate.

Though not everyone is excited about it, plastics are pretty much everywhere. But what problems are they causing and is there anything we can do to solve those problems?

Tons of people are afraid of sharks, but the reasons have a lot more to do with how our brains deal with risk than anything to do with these super cool sea critters.<br/>
Heads up: This video contains footage of sharks.

I'm scared of spiders. I'm not afraid to admit it. I love them in a scientific sense, or from a "let me look at you from way over here" sense, but that's as close as I get. Here's a look at the science of why some of us are afraid of...

In this captivating talk, journey into the surprisingly colorful nights of the Amazon Rainforest, as artistic entomologist Leo Lanna and designer Lvcas Fiat introduce us to the shapeshifting wonder of a creature they've fallen in love...

Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about the core...

It's spring where Jessi and Squeaks lives, and that means the air is filled with the sounds of birds singing! But have you ever wondered why birds sing and who they're signing to?

Today we are talking about death, looking at philosophical approaches from Socrates, Epicurus, and Zhuangzi. We will consider whether it’s logical to fear your own death, or the deaths of your loved ones. Hank also discusses Thomas...

Zombies are EVERYWHERE!! Wait, don't panic- we mean in pop culture, not outside your window. But why is that? Bad guys and monsters seem to go through phases: one decade there's a dozen movies about aliens, ten years later it's vampires....

A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!

This video explores the concept of fear and how it impacts us in various aspects of life. It delves into the evolutionary significance of fear, the modern fears we face, and the importance of recognizing and confronting our fears to...

The video explores how our fear of the unknown often leads us to make decisions based on short-term comfort rather than weighing long-term risks and rewards. It delves into the impact of fear on our choices, from everyday decisions like...

In this video, we look at 7 of the most common mistakes English learners make – and how to avoid them!Number 1: Confusing ‘do’ and ‘make’Number 2: The Prepositions ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘at’Number 3: Word Order in QuestionsNumber 4: Using Past...

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