The Science Behind The Colours Animals See
Kids Science
A team of researchers from the University of Sussex in the U.K. and George Mason University in the U.S. used a modified camera to record nature as it might be seen by other animals.
The Trillion Dollar Equation
Adults Science
The most famous equation in finance, the Black-Scholes/Merton equation, came from physics.
What Is Ambergris?
Youth Science
Our researcher Dr James Rule explains what ambergris is made of and why we’ve become so fond of it.
Why Are All Humans Unique? Meiosis: Crash Course Biology
Adults Science
Ever wonder why we aren’t exact clones of our parents, or why siblings aren’t exactly alike? The reason traces back to meiosis. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll discover how egg and sperm cells get made and learn why you’re a totally unique remix of your parents’ DNA.
What's The Smallest Animal On Earth?
Youth Science
Are you wondering: What's the smallest animal on Earth? This question came from Brady, a student from Canada.
Why Climbers Trust Rubber With Their Lives
Adults Science
Why is rubber so “sticky”? Why does rubber consistently have one of the highest coefficients of friction?
Why Does Everything Decay Into Lead
Adults Science
If you look at a copy of the periodic table, you might notice that basically every element after lead is labelled as radioactive.
Are We Made Of Stardust?
Youth Science
Our planetary scientist Dr Ashley King reveals how the big bang, stars and supernovas helped make life possible.
Weird Things Animals Do During Eclipses
Adults Science
For centuries, humans have reported animals freaking out during solar eclipses, like birds falling from the sky and bees hiding in their hives, but the animals most affected by eclipses might be us.
What You Need To Know About Europa
Youth Science
Exploring this ocean world with our Europa Clipper spacecraft could provide new clues in our search for life beyond Earth.
Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
Adults Science
Is your future already written? Do your past, present, and future all exist right now? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes.
Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
Adults Science
The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.
Your Immune System
Kids Science
Watch the video to learn how our immune system works and what are the three types of immunity that protect us each and every day.
Why Do We Get Goosebumps?
Youth Science
We've all been there when it gets a bit chilly and you end up with goosebumps. But have you ever wondered why and how we get them?
Why Do Reindeer Eyes Change Colour?
Youth Science
Reindeer eyes have the remarkable ability to change colour throughout the year. Dr. Natalie Cooper tells us more.
Plant Your Pants?!?
Youth Science
Shanequa went to meet some young science investigators to find out how a big pair of pants has been used for an experiment to check the quality of soil at a farm.
The Rainiest Place On Earth
Adults Science
Huge thanks to Okouchi-San and Dr. Sakai and everyone at NIED and the Large Scale Rainfall Simulator for their time, expertise and access to this amazing facility.
Greenhouse Gases Explained
Kids Science
Watch the video to learn about greenhouse gases, how they work and where they come from.
Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Youth Science
Hayley explains the science behind why onions make us cry, and what we can do to prevent this.
How Do We Get Energy? (Chemical Reactions): Crash Course Biology #26
Adults Science
Cells need energy to power the chemical reactions that keep their microscopic cities running, and most of that energy comes from a chemical called ATP.
Was Evacuating Fukushima a Mistake?
Adults Science
I explored the Fukushima Exclusion Zone for 10 days in the April of 2023. When I was there, I was honestly shocked by the amount of contamination.