The Science of Going Viral
AdultsLifeMediaTechnology...When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.
Fresh Water Problems
YouthEnvironmentScienceWorld...In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about ecosystems and how one small change can lead to a cascade effect in the entire ecosystem.
The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology...Emotions, please take center stage 🌟 Our friend Tony Hale is in our signature National Geographic yellow chair to chat with Dr. Lisa Damour about the science of emotions.
Anthony Mackie Asks NASA About Ocean Science
YouthGlobal WarmingScienceSpace...Join Anthony Mackie, actor and National Geographic host, as he chats about how scientists study the ocean and the creatures that live there – including sharks!
The Device Helping Children With Diabetes
YouthScienceTechnologyWellness...Learn about this amazing device that is helping those with diabetes on a daily basis.
The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
AdultsHistoryLifeScience...Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.
Can you transplant a head to another body?
AdultsBiologyHealthTechnology...Follow a neurosurgeon's attempts to perform a head transplant, and dig into the ethical and biological questions the procedure raises.
This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe
AdultsEducationEnvironmentScience...Black holes might create infinite universes while destroying time and space.
Primitive Technology: Geopolymer Cement (Ash and Clay)
AdultsConstructionCreativityEducation...I have made wood ash cement before under the assumption that it was the calcium in the ash that gave it its cementitious properties...
Why Video Games Reduce Anxiety
YouthGamingMental HealthScience...Since video games arrived on the scene, people have worried about their addictive nature. Research suggests that it can have major benefits for our mental health.
You have no free will at all | Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky
AdultsBiologyHumanPsychology...How your biology and environment make your decisions for you, according to Dr. Robert Sapolsky.