The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes
Adults Human
You may know exactly what race you are, but how would you prove it if somebody disagreed with you?
Beach Stereotypes | Dude Perfect
Adults Human
Beach Stereotypes. Love 'em or hate 'em, we all know 'em.
What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi
Adults Human
Ancient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi examines a fascinating branch of science known as biological anthropology.
What Would Happen in an Apocalypse... According to Science
Adults Human
Most people think the apocalypse would bring violence, crime, and selfishness. But according to scientists, that's just not realistic.
Overpopulation - The Human Explosion Explained
Adults Human
In a very short amount of time the human population exploded and is still growing very fast. Will this lead to the end of our civilization?
How Your Brain Helps You Lie To Yourself
Adults Human
A new study aims to find out why and how we avoid information we don't want to hear-- and how we can stop doing it.
How Bilingual Brains Perceive Time Differently
Adults Human
A new study has found that what language you speak might alter your perception of time.
How does asthma work? - Christopher E. Gaw
Adults Human
More than 300 million people around the world suffer from asthma, and around 250,000 people die from it each year. But why do people get asthma, and how can this disease be deadly? Christopher E. Gaw describes the main symptoms and treatments of asthma.
What humans will look like in 1,000 years
Adults Human
There will eventually be a day where prosthetics are no longer just for the disabled. However, it's not just our outside appearance that will change - our genes will also evolve on microscopic levels to aid our survival. For example, an Oxford-led study discovered a group of HIV-infected children in South Africa living healthy lives. It turns out, they have a built-in defense against HIV that prevents the virus from advancing to AIDS.
Oxygen's surprisingly complex journey through your body - Enda Butler
Adults Human
Oxygen forms about 21% of the air around us. In your body, oxygen forms a vital role in the production of energy in most cells. But if gases can only efficiently diffuse across tiny distances, how does oxygen reach the cells deep inside your body? Enda Butler tracks the surprisingly complex journey of oxygen through your body.
Are You Thinking About Breathing While You Read This? (Now You Are)
Adults Human
What really drives us to breathe? And how dangerous is it to hyperventilate and hold your breath?
Your Brain Changes all the time, but Being a Mom Changes It Forever
Adults Human
Mother's bodies go through tons of changes before and after giving birth, but so do their brains! What really makes a mom's brain different?
How You Can Survive With Only One-Third of Your Blood
Adults Human
How much blood can a human lose without dying, and how does the body replenish that blood once it's gone?
Why Some Old People Act Half Their Age: It's in the Brain
Adults Human
Scientists are studying people over 80 whose memories are just as good as someone in their 50s. What sets these 'SuperAgers' apart?
What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?
Adults Human
Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up?
The Unexpected Things Winter Does To Your Body
Adults Human
Everyone suffers a little in the winter, be it human or animal, but how does cold climate actually change your body?
Why Isn't Our Hair Naturally Blue?
Adults Human
Human hair comes in a variety of colors; including brown, blonde, and black. Why doesn't it grow blue or green?