5 Ways CRISPR Is About to Change Everything
Adults Human
CRISPR-based gene therapies are already changing healthcare for things like sickle cell disease. But CRISPR is bigger than just medicine, and it could revolutionize everything from food and agriculture to green energy fuels to plastics.
Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites
Adults Human
Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.
This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague
Adults Human
The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.
Beautiful Hands
Kids Human
An ode to the beauty of what our hands can create, Beautiful Hands pairs gentle language with illustrations made of hand and thumbprints.
Is Cold Water Swimming Good For You?
Youth Human
Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits – potentially improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain, according to researchers.
12 traits emotionally intelligent people share
Adults Human
Sure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
Why Does Hitting Your Funny Bone Feel...Funny?
Youth Human
Explore the complex anatomy of the elbow, and find out why hitting your funny bone causes such an odd and painful sensation.
Why fish are better at breathing than you are - Dan Kwartler
Adults Human
Explore how fish use their gills to breathe, and how these processes make them some of the most efficient breathers on Earth.
Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength
Adults Human
@jewel says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.
The Unique Bond Between Humans And Dogs
Youth Human
Whilst some puppies are in tune with their humans, 18-week-old Willoughby – the miniature schnauzer – has other ideas...
Were Humans Destined to Exist?
Adults Human
This is a snippet of a larger conversation taking place on Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Over 11 episodes, John Green and Katie Mack walk through the entire history of the universe…even the parts that aren’t written yet.
Why Broken Hearts Hurt — and What Heals Them | Yoram Yovell | TED
Adults Human
What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both?
Dalmatian Puppy Learns to Enjoy Human Contact
Adults Human
Dexter the Dalmatian gets daily massages to help him associate pleasure with the touch and smell of a human. He also meets Irish Setter Molly for the first time, to get used to meeting unfamiliar dogs.
How Skin, Snot, and Cells Keep Us Healthy: Animal Defense Systems: Crash Course Biology #45
Adults Human
The world is full of microbes and viruses that can get us sick, but we’ve got an Avengers-style defense system ready to take them on.
We Are Making a VIDEO GAME
Adults Human
The universe is a fascinating yet unexplored place – it's about time to change that!
The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale
Adults Human
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.
How Does Birth Control Work?
Adults Human
There are huge varieties of birth control methods because there are lots of different ways to disrupt the process of sperm-egg fertilization.