Why Do Honeybees Love Hexagons?
Youth Science
Honeybees are some of nature's finest mathematicians.
How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented
Adults Science
A general solution to the cubic equation was long considered impossible, until we gave up the requirement that math reflect reality.
Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved?
Adults Science
Discover the unique conditions that make the Black Sea host to dozens of shipwrecks that date back thousands of years.
Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA
Adults Science
Your genetic code is probably already in a database, without you ever giving a sample or permission.
You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think) - Kayla Mandel Sheets
Adults Science
While searching for a kidney donor, Karen Keegan stumbled upon a mystery. After undergoing genetic testing, it turned out that some of her cells had a completely different set of genes from the others.
Earth's mysterious red glow, explained - Zoe Pierrat
Adults Science
Explore the phenomenon and uses of chlorophyll fluorescence, a small amount of light emitted by plants during photosynthesis.
The Place Where Time Flows Backwards
Adults Science
People all around the world tend to represent time via space, but there’s no consensus on which way time goes.
This Virus Shouldn't Exist (But it Does)
Adults Science
Hidden in the microverse all around you, there is a merciless war being fought by the true rulers of this planet, microorganisms.
How Distant Galaxies Mess With Our Lives
Adults Science
Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference and game glitches. This video is sponsored by Brilliant.
Can you outsmart the slippery slope fallacy? - Elizabeth Cox
Adults Science
Dig into the slippery slope fallacy, which assumes that one step will lead to a series of events that lead to an extreme— often bad— scenario.
How the Kushites Took Over Egypt | Flooded Tombs of the Nile
Adults Science
The Kushites and the Egyptians have a long history that is often forgotten about. Archeologist excavating a Kushite tomb discuss just how interconnected the two cultures were as they discover new artifacts within the tomb.
The method that can "prove" almost anything - James A. Smith
Adults Science
Explore the data analysis method known as p-hacking, where data is misrepresented as statistically significant.
The Largest Black Hole in the Universe - Size Comparison
Adults Science
The Black Hole story continues with our Black Hole merch, spanning the whole range from somewhat bonkers to more serious.
Why You Should Want Driverless Cars On Roads Now
Adults Science
How close are we to having fully autonomous vehicles on the roads? Are they safe? In Chandler, Arizona a fleet of Waymo vehicles are already in operation. Waymo sponsored this video and provided access to their technology and personnel. Check out their safety report here:
The Longest-Running Evolution Experiment
Adults Science
Special thanks to Prof. Richard Lenski and team for showing me around the lab — it is an honor to be able to witness and document such a historic science experiment.
Could you survive the real Twilight Zone?
Adults Science
Find out how a hatchetfish survives its daily journey from the depths of the ocean’s Twilight Zone to the resource-rich surface.
The Ultimate Guide to Black Holes
Adults Science
If you want to continue thinking about black holes a tad more, you can do so by getting one of the many black hole related things the Kurzgesagt team made with love:
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This Unstoppable Robot Could Save Your Life
Adults Science
This robot has applications to archaeology, space exploration, and search and rescue — with a simple elegant design inspired by a plant.
How do wind turbines work?
Adults Science
Explore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.
Proteins: Explained
Adults Science
You might already know that proteins are a fundamental part of your diet, but they're much more than that.