Why Does Salt Make Food Taste Better?
Adults Science
Salt doesn’t just make things salty! It has a lot of different effects on how we perceive flavors!
We WILL Fix Climate Change!
Adults Science
Our home is burning. Rapid climate change is destabilizing our world. It seems our emissions will not fall quickly enough to avoid runaway warming and we may soon hit tipping points that will lead to the collapse of ecosystems and our civilization.
How Horses Save Humans From Snake Bites
Adults Science
To make antivenom, you first need to collect venom from the world’s most deadly snakes.
Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything
Adults Science
Water can dissolve more substances than anything else on earth...so why doesn't it dissolve everything away?
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
Adults Science
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
An Egg Is Just One Cell
Adults Science
One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with.
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44
Adults Science
Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.
Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
Adults Science
It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation.
What Happens if the Moon Crashes into Earth?
Adults Science
Today we are answering an age-old very scientific and important question: What if the moon crashes into earth? It’s more interesting and weird than you probably think. Let's start with the basics: Why isn't the Moon on its way to crash into us already?
How DUBAI Actually Controls its Weather
Adults Science
Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to control the weather? You could give yourself beautiful sunny days whenever you wanted or decide you needed some rain to help water crops for farmlands. Well in today's new video you will learn about the insane and fantastic way Dubai has taken control over the city's weather!
The Most Powerful Computers You've Never Heard Of
Adults Science
Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution.
The Creation Of The Universe | Universe | BBC Earth
Adults Science
This is the story of creation, as told by science.
Most People Don't Know How Bikes Work
Adults Science
Why are bicycles stable? The most common answer is gyroscopic effects, but this is not right. This video was sponsored by Kiwico.
How Tutankhamun Got His Gold | Lost Treasures of Egypt
Adults Science
How Tutankhamun Got His Gold | Lost Treasures of Egypt
The Snowflake Mystery
Adults Science
Dr Ken Libbrecht is the world expert on snowflakes, designer of custom snowflakes, snowflake consultant for the movie Frozen - his photos appear on postage stamps all over the world.
Why The Ocean Needs Salt (But Has None)
Adults Science
Our oceans don’t technically contain salt, but the ions salt is made of play a critical role in planet-wide processes that make the Earth habitable.
What are gravitational waves? - Amber L. Stuver
Adults Science
In September 2015, scientists witnessed something never seen before: two black holes colliding. Both about 30 times as big as our Sun, they had been orbiting each other for millions of years. A fraction of a second before the crash, they sent a vibration across the universe at the speed of light that was picked up by the LIGO detector. So what are these ripples in space? Amber L. Stuver explains.