Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In this episode of SciShow Kids, Jessi talks about how solar eclipses occur, and why they can only be seen from certain locations.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
This video takes a look at hydrothermal vents and the novel life forms that thrive there in the absence of sunlight, fueled by underwater volcanoes. One of these harsh environments is the Axial Seamount off the West Coast of the United States.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
They can flow like a liquid and bounce back like a solid. Masses of fire ants show a duality that intrigues physicists.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Alex Bellos tells us about a far superior method of cutting a cake using scientific principles.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Our friends at Numberphile provide a detailed look at how the game Connect Four is won or lost.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Australia, United Kingdom
You might have thought that “rock, paper, scissors” was a game of sheer chance, but scientists have shown that people play with a “predictable irrationality,” and that there are strategies that can help you to win.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Allergist Jonathan Bayuk, MD, ACAAI member, discusses the importance of deep breathing and getting up and moving if you have a respiratory infection like COVID-19.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
From the owners of the Egoscue Clinic in Austin, Texas, here are three exercises you can use if you are suffering from neck pain. Try them out and then give us feedback, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected]!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
This dazzling short film references the Rosetta mission of the European Space Agency, which intends unlock the mysteries of the comets and, in doing so, the origins of our Solar System.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Rosetta revisits the exciting scientific discoveries she has made during her time at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, including the successful search to find Philae. Now it's time to start preparing to descend to the comet for the end of her extraordinary mission.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche questioned the ability of science to explain and give meaning to our world, daring us to think critically not only about religion, but science, and knowledge itself. Learn all about his ideas in this fun video inspired by vintage video games.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
We’ve all seen footage of the first men walking on the moon... but how exactly did they get there? This video details the fascinating, many-faceted construction of the Apollo 11 spacecraft so that we can see exactly what happened in what order to make this incredible journey a reality.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik considers open relationships. While she sees the benefits, there are certainly things she doesn’t “get” about this kind of arrangement, as she sees male and female biology clearly dictating different ideals.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
Mayim shares her doubts and misgivings about open relationships. It seems that for her, the commitment, predictability, and closeness of a monogamous relationship is all together more meaningful and enjoyable.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Canada
In a TEDx Talk, brain researcher Dr. Lara Boyd talks about neuroplasticity, how we learn, and how short-term and long-term memory work.
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