Curated Video
These are the 4 main types of carbon-based molecules necessary for life
There are 4 main types of carbon-based molecules important to life. They are the building blocks for every living organism on this planet. In this video, I will give you a quick introduction to each type with some fun examples.
Step Back History
What is the Voodoo Religion?
When I say the word Voodoo, what do you think of? You might think of eerie magic, witch-doctors, dolls of your enemies, or even zombies. I’m going to dispel the myths here and talk about not only this very misunderstood religion, but...
TED Talks
TED: The line between life and not-life | Martin Hanczyc
In his lab, Martin Hanczyc makes "protocells," experimental blobs of chemicals that behave like living cells. His work demonstrates how life might have first occurred on Earth ... and perhaps elsewhere too.
SciShow
Building New Molecules: SciShow Talk Show
Hank and PhD candidate Casey Massena go deep into the chemistry of a molecule that Casey helped create! Then Jessi joins the show to show off Ecuador, one of her many conures! Casey's paper:...
Curated Video
Balloon and Treacle
We investigate the effect that unbalanced charge has on polar molecules. We rub a balloon against hair to build up a negative charge and then hold this near a stream of water and then a stream of treacle. They both bend towards the...
Curated Video
Fatty acids
Fatty acids are vital for energy, cell structure, and managing inflammation. Discover their types and functions in the human body. Whether it's saturated, unsaturated, or the crucial omega-3s, we break down how these molecules influence...
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.
World Science Festival
What is Synthetic Biology?
What is life? What separates your molecules from ordinary matter? We all know that it takes DNA for an organism to live, grow, and reproduce, but what happens if we build entire DNA molecules in the lab? Is this also life? Watch this...
The Royal Institution
Jim Al-Khalili - Quantum Life: How Physics Can Revolutionise Biology
In this Friday Evening Discourse at the Royal Institution, Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores how the mysteries of quantum theory might be observable at the biological level. Although many examples can be found in the scientific...
Curated Video
What is a monosaccharide
Monosaccharides are the simplest forms of carbohydrates. Their classification, structure and examples are going to be discussed in this video.
Intelligence Squared
Obama's foreign policy is a gift to America's enemies
Highlights of the debate filmed on the 27th of May 2010.