Crash Course
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology
Hank fills us in on the endocrine system - the system of glands which produce and secrete different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development & function.
PBS
The Origin of Our First Interstellar Visitor
We were recently visited by a traveler from outside our solar system. This is the first time we've ever seen an object that came to us from interstellar space. It's name is 'Oumuamua.
TED Talks
TED: Why wildfires have gotten worse -- and what we can do about it | Paul Hessburg
Megafires, individual fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are on the rise in the western United States -- the direct result of unintentional yet massive changes we've brought to the forests through a century of misguided management....
Crash Course
You Know I’m All About that Bayes - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about Bayes Theorem and Bayesian hypothesis testing. Bayesian methods like these are different from how we've been approaching statistics so far, because they allow us to update our beliefs as we gather new...
TED Talks
Meditations on the intersection of humanity and technology | Olivia Arthur
Documentary photographer Olivia Arthur has been exploring a new frontier: the evolution of the blurring line between humanity and technology. In this meditative talk, she shows her work documenting the remarkable ways humans have merged...
SciShow
The Viruses That Shaped Humanity
You might get the impression that all viruses are terrible, awful, no-good things that just wreak havoc on humanity. But, surprise: The truth is way more interesting!
Curated Video
The Structure of the Solar System and Gravity: A Brief Overview
This video provides an overview of the structure of our solar system and how gravity plays a crucial role in maintaining this structure. The video begins with the description of the sun at the center of our solar system, and then it...
Professor Dave Explains
History of Biological Anthropology (Up to Genetics)
Biological anthropology is all about studying human biology in an evolutionary framework. How did Homo sapiens come to be? Perhaps more importantly, how did this field come to be, and how has it developed over time? Let's take a look at...
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 Versatile Uses of Polymers
This video discusses the uses of polymers and their properties. The presenter explains how different monomers with functional groups are used to create different types of polymers. The properties of each type of polymer are discussed...
Visual Learning Systems
Food and Digestion: Digestion Begins
Every day we eat a wide variety of food to provide the body with the energy it needs. All food is not the same and contains different types of nutrients. This series of programs explores the six major groups of nutrients....
FuseSchool
Human impacts on Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of life. There are thought to be 8.7 million species on planet Earth. And, as we saw in this video, biodiversity is of utmost importance to humans. The loss of one key species can have a detrimental impact on...
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Migration Of Modern Humans
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. Amazing discoveries...
FuseSchool
Sustainable Development | SDGs Explained for Gen Z
The video discusses the evolution of human needs from basic essentials like food, water, and shelter to modern demands such as high-speed internet and mobile devices, which significantly impact the environment. It introduces the concept...
Seven Dimensions
PLAN to Succeed
PLAN to Succeed helps us enjoy a plan coming together. Psychologist Eve Ash shows how when you PLAN, you have every chance of succeeding. Once this video is completed you will have learned that a PLAN consists of picturing the problem or...
FuseSchool
Developing new drugs
In this video you'll learn about developing drugs; their side effects, are they safe and effective. What is clinical trials?
Crash Course
The Digestive System: CrashCourse Biology
Hank takes us through the bowels of the human digestive system and explains why it's all about surface area.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why are human bodies asymmetrical? - Leo Q. Wan
Symmetry is everywhere in nature. And we usually associate it with beauty: a perfectly shaped leaf or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too - and more common...
SciShow
Why Babies Are (Scientifically) Amazing
Babies are amazing, tiny humans. They’re so fascinating that we’ve done a lot of videos about them, so we’ve collected a bunch of our favorites here for you to enjoy!
Curated Video
What can zebrafish teach us about developmental biology? | SciTech Now
Researchers studying the zebrafish are making new discoveries in developmental biology. Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed! http://bit.ly/1G7yMhG **More info & videos below** For full episodes, check out http://www.scitechnow.org/...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Compounds in Chemistry
This video introduces the Compounds in Chemistry series. In this program, students will see how chemical compounds are placed into groups so that they may be studied easier. Acids and bases are explored, emphasizing their nature and...
Curated Video
The Human Genome Project: Understanding the Potential Applications in Medicine
This video provides an overview of the Human Genome Project, a major international scientific research project aimed at sequencing and mapping all the genes that make up human DNA. The video describes how the project was carried out,...
Catalyst University
Specific Hormones | Functions of Cortisol
n this video, we explore the functions of the major glucocorticoid, cortisol, and how it is released.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Anatomy of the Pericardium: Why Hearts Are in a Sac
This video shows a dissection of a heart and explains the importance of the pericardium, the sac that surrounds the heart. They discuss the two layers of the pericardium and how they protect and anchor the heart, as well as the potential...