TED Talks
TED: Every day you live, you impact the planet | Jane Goodall
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall says that humanity's survival depends on conservation of the natural world. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, she tells the story of her formative days working with chimpanzees, how she...
Veritasium
Is Dust Mostly Dead Skin?
Around half of airborne dust particles under 100um are skin scales. This is true for climates, regions and seasons where people live mostly indoors. The 1 to 2g of skin scales shed each 24 hours will end up in places where people are...
TED-Ed
What causes dandruff, and how do you get rid of it? | Thomas L. Dawson
On top of our heads, there is a type of yeast that lives and dines on all of our scalps. Feasting constantly, it's in paradise. And in about half of the human population, its activity causes dandruff. So, why do some people have more...
SciShow
This Squid Glows… To Make Itself Invisible
When you live in the ocean, it can be hard to find ways to keep hidden from predators, or from your own prey. But these three animals have found clever ways to stay hidden, by using light to their advantage. One of them even /makes...
Maddie Moate
Underwater Adventure! Can you spot the Octopus? | Maddie Moate
Come scuba diving with us in Sri Lanka as we go searching for animals living in the waters of Unawatuna! We see lots of reef fish, a sea turtle, an octopus and more!
SciShow Kids
How do Whales, Penguins, and Polar Bears Keep Warm?
Have you ever wondered how animals can live in super cold places all the time? Jessi shows you how some cool animals like whales, polar bears, and penguins, keep warm!
SciShow Kids
Where Do Lice Come From?
Lice are tiny bugs that love to live in people's hair and suck their blood! Anyone can get lice and they can be tricky to get rid of, but Jessi and Squeaks are here with some lice facts that could help you avoid these itchy little critters!
Curated Video
The Human Microbiome: How Many Bacteria Live on Your Body?
New ReviewMicrobiome: How many bacteria live on the human body. Science has an answer to this. But first, here’s a question for you: What is by far the largest organ in the body…almost 20 square feet in area, and without it, you would die a...
The Guardian
Trying to Fit in When You Stand Out
As one of the only Black students at his school in Essex, Cornelius Walker went to great lengths to try to fit in. He changed his clothes, his accent, even bleached his skin. All the while, life at home was getting harder. Black Sheep...
TED Talks
TED: How stem cells orchestrate healing — and how to speed it up | Kevin Stone
From synthetic embryos to lab-grown skin, we live in a brave new world of stem cell advances. So why can it still take years to recover from injury? Orthopedic surgeon Kevin Stone is working to accelerate the body's healing response so...
SciShow
3 Things You May Not Want to Know About Dust Mites
Fair warning: After learning about dust mites, you may never want to sleep in your bed again.
Curated Video
Will Lining The Toilet Seat Protect You From Germs? | What The FAQs | NowThis
Do you cover the toilet seat with toilet paper before you use a public bathroom? Or hover over the top? You’re not alone, but it might not be as effective (or necessary) as you think. » Subscribe to NowThis Future:...
TED Talks
TED: How your body could become its own diagnostic lab | Aaron Morris
We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research, he unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of a...
Curated Video
9/11 Salvation, A Disarmed Soldier, and a Beauty Mogul - The Hero In You (S1:E6)
Tragedy and mistakes create heroes too. These are the stories that make up Episode 6 of The Hero In You – the all-new series from OnlyGood.tv that will inspire, touch your heart, and show you that you can be a Hero too! Hosted by Marysol...
Curated Video
Spending Time in the Sun
The wisdom of yoga revealed in Wai Lana Insights will inspire you on your journey towards a happier and healthier life. “Did you know that lighter-skinned people can generally get enough Vitamin D with ten to twenty minutes of sun...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Shani Robinson - 'Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black' by RuNett Nia Ebo
SHANI ROBINSON was born and raised in Atlanta and always knew that education would play a large part of her life. With all of the influential women in her life educators, including her mother who served as an educator for 35 years, Shani...
Brave Wilderness
Is this Bird a Living Dinosaur?
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote has the opportunity to get face to face with a modern day Dinosaur, the Cassowary! The Southern Cassowary is endangered in its native range of Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia and is...
Mr. Beat
Washington and Oregon Compared
Washington and Oregon Both of the bordering states in these United States like to talk a lot of trash about each other, but they have a lot in common Both began as part of Oregon Territory, established by the United States in 1848 after...
Curated Video
Bearded Dragons, Skinks, & More: Learn About 7 Australian Animals
Curious about reptiles? Ever wanted to see some Australian Animals up close? We've got you covered! In this educational video, our friends at Animal Encounters from Seattle, WA show us 7 Australian Animals. Kim teaches us how the animals...
SciShow
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin — and what might be living on top of it. We're conducting a survey of our...
Brave Wilderness
Removing a Face Parasite!
If you don’t already have a skincare routine, it might be time to pick one up, because once you see this… you can’t unsee it. This week, Mark and Dr. Hunter Hines, a Microbial Ecologist, are getting face-to-face with face parasites....
Weird History
Facts And Stories About The Blue Fugates
People come in all colors - to an extent. Still, you wouldn't expect to see a human with naturally blue skin, but that's the case for the Blue Fugates. Who are the Blue Fugates?
Kids Learning Videos
Guess the Animal! (Part Two) Learning Animals For Kids
Guess the animals in this animal quiz video. You will be given different clues for each animal while a picture is revealed. See if you can guess the animal's name before we tell you! This animal video is great for little kids, toddlers...
Curated Video
Does Vitamin D Help Sleep? Yes and See Exactly Why
Do you have trouble sleeping? You may be missing this natural ingredient in your life. In this video, I talk about the importance of vitamin D for sleep and offer some tips on how to get more of it. References Nair R, Maseeh A. Vitamin...