Science isn't always a straightforward process. Here are 6 seemingly odd but absolutely creative ways researchers have approached their subjects.

Science isn't always a straightforward process. Here are 6 seemingly odd but absolutely creative ways researchers have approached their subjects.

Coming up with a research question is one of the most important parts of a research project. It's also one of the hardest parts. In this video, we explain how to write a strong research question. We also explore the difference between...

Coming up with a research question is one of the most important parts of a research project. It's also one of the hardest parts. In this video, we explain how to write a strong research question. We also explore the difference between...

In this session, we will address part one of the challenge that we discussed in our previous lesson. Let's look at how many research projects were initiated in the three-year period.
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Researchers all over the world use a technology called optogenetics, which allows them to turn neurons on and off in living laboratory organisms, by exposing them to certain types of light. Stephen Boppart of the University of Illinois...

CRISPR -- a DNA editing tool revolutionizing the scientific world. CRISPR gives scientists and laboratories the ability to cut out malfunctioning DNA and replace it with functioning DNA. To do this, scientists must first program...

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,...

This video showcases a groundbreaking Japanese tsunami research project focused on recreating and studying the force and behavior of man-made tsunamis. The scientists aim to use this data to improve seawall designs and evacuation plans,...

In this video, you will learn how use your research paper plan to write a first draft. We will write an introduction, facts we learned from our research, and a closing to end our research report.

In this video, you will learn how to start researching a topic after you make a plan for your animal research paper. We will check to make sure the facts we already knew are really true. Then we'll learn even more information in books,...

In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your research paper before you begin researching. We'll discuss how to choose categories of "big ideas" that will serve as subtopics in your report!

This video series will teach you how to write a research paper or report. Each episode leads you through each step of the writing process. In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm research topic ideas!

In this video, you will learn how to revise your research paper to improve your writing. We will add, change, or remove parts to make our writing even better!

Donald J. Leu is the John and Maria Neag Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Leu directs the New Literacies Research Lab. He is an international authority on literacy education, especially the...

Google can be a great starting point for any research project. But if you're looking for more refined, credible, and useful information you've gotta get familiar with Google's "search operators" -- basically ways to target your search....

Dr. Forrester tells the story of Enrico Fermi, and the application of his nuclear chain reaction technology. She then discusses the many consumer products that are a result of military research and development.

Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt describes the importance of getting children engaged in research from a young age.

Synthesizing multiple sources in a crucial part of any research project. It's the step where we take information from all of our sources and combine it together into a single project or paper. In this video, we'll explain how to analyze...

This week on the SciShow Talk Show Haley Hanson joins us from Ecology Project International to talk about how they bring high school students into the field to help with research and learn about ecology and conservation. Then Jessi from...

You've heard of the Human Genome Project, and how having all that info about our genes could help us treat /tons/ of diseases. But a newer project wants to zoom out a little and use different genetic information to help us solve our...

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In this video, Dr Greg Martin does a screen recording of himself writing a concept note for funding of a research projects. The video focusses on the "activities" (done on a gantt chart) and budget. If you're wanting to send a concept...

Since November 2000, Royal Society Partnership Grants have funded over £1.3m to over 800 school and college research projects, igniting enthusiasm for STEM in thousands of young people across the UK. Partnership Grants award up to £3000...