SciShow Courses

What is a Fish? - A Conversation with Marine Biologist Jaida Elcock

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Marine biologist Jaida Elcock joins Hank Green to explore fish biology, covering gills, coral reefs, Greenland sharks, and bioluminescence in this engaging SciShow episode.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The 6 Deadliest Mushrooms - Toxic Fungi and Their Effects

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Explore the world's six deadliest mushrooms, from morels to webcaps. Learn about their toxic properties, effects, and how to identify these dangerous fungi in nature.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

5 Common Brain Myths Debunked - From Left Brain Dominance to Mozart Effect

Uncover common misconceptions about brain development, creativity, and learning as scientific evidence debunks five popular myths about how our minds really work.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Food Preservatives - Safety and Science Behind Common Additives

Discover the science behind common food preservatives, their safety, and essential role in food protection - from mysterious ingredients to their crucial function in keeping food safe for consumption.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

You Are Traveling at the Speed of Light Right Now - Understanding Special Relativity

Discover how Einstein's relativity reveals we're constantly moving at light speed through spacetime, challenging common misconceptions about motion and the universe's speed limit.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Not Sleeping Actually Kills You - The Science of Sleep Deprivation

Discover the surprising biological mechanisms behind sleep deprivation's lethal effects and learn about a groundbreaking technique that could potentially eliminate the need for sleep.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Shocking Violence of the Chimpanzee War - A Study of Primate Conflict at Gombe National Park

Delve into the fascinating story of the Gombe chimpanzee conflict, examining the brutal split of a unified group and the complex social dynamics that led to unprecedented violent behavior among primates.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Quarter of All Your Bones Are in Your Feet - The Evolution and Anatomy of Human Feet

Discover the fascinating anatomy of human feet, exploring their evolutionary history, bone structure, and crucial role in bipedal movement through tetrapod and hominin development.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sex, Spider Attacks, and Other Acts Preserved in Ancient Amber

Explore fascinating prehistoric moments preserved in amber, from dinosaur feathers to spider attacks, revealing nature's ancient secrets frozen in fossilized tree resin.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Romer's Gap: The Missing Link in Early Tetrapod Evolution

Explore the mysterious 20-million-year gap in the fossil record known as Romer's Gap, and discover how scientists are uncovering clues about early tetrapods' transition to land.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Thinnest Lens in the World is One Molecule Thick

Explore the fascinating world of zone plates and discover how a molecular-thin lens revolutionizes light manipulation technology, surpassing traditional optical designs.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Should We Build a Geothermal Power Plant in Yellowstone? - A NASA Proposal Analysis

Explore NASA's intriguing proposal to harness Yellowstone's geothermal energy through power plant construction, examining the scientific rationale and potential environmental impacts.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What's the Loudest Possible Sound?

Explore the science behind the loudest possible sound, understanding decibels, sound wave mechanics, and their impact on human hearing. Uncover surprising facts about extreme noise levels.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Did Botswana Win the Diamond Lottery So Hard?

Uncover the geological factors behind Botswana's exceptional diamond production, exploring the unique conditions that make it a global leader in large gem discoveries.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why They Can't Make an HIV Vaccine - Challenges and Progress

Explore the challenges in developing an HIV vaccine and learn about promising advancements using broadly neutralizing antibodies and mRNA technology.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video