The Disease You Will Never Survive
Adults Biology
A simple mis-folding in a certain brain protein causes a disease for which we have no cure.
The Most Complex Language in the World
Adults Biology
You are cells. Your muscles, organs, skin and hair. They are in your blood and in your bones.
The Weird Sex Lives of Bluegills
Adults Biology
When it comes to the mating game, fish have some of the strangest ways of thwarting the competition.
The Stickiest Non-Sticky Material
Adults Biology
Adhesives based on gecko skin can hold huge weights – without sticking to anything.
4 Plants that Hunt Underground
Adults Biology
Carnivorous plants tend to live in environments where the soil can’t provide enough of the nutrients they need to survive, so they have developed all sorts of methods to trap and consume the critters of the area, including hunting underground!
There’s No Such Thing As “Warm-” Or “Cold-” Blooded
Adults Biology
The concept of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals is outdated because there are actually tons of different animal thermoregulation strategies.
The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In the Fall
Adults Biology
Want to learn more about the topic in this week’s video? Here are some keywords to get your googling started:
Leaf senescence, chlorophyll, carotenoid, anthocyanin
Photosynthesis
Adults Biology
Hank explains the extremely complex series of reactions whereby plants feed themselves on sunlight, carbon dioxide and water, and also create some by products we're pretty fond of as well.
Lungs Are Great, But They Have One Weakness...
Adults Biology
Our respiratory systems do a great job of protecting us, but they are no match for the smallest pollution particles created by the modern world.
Paleontologist Answers Dinosaur Questions From Twitter
Adults Biology
Paleontologist Dr. Hans Sues answers the internet's burning questions about dinosaurs. Why did T-Rex have such tiny arms?
Why can parrots talk? - Grace Smith-Vidaurre and Tim Wright
Adults Biology
Explore the specialized anatomy that allows parrots to talk, scream, curse, and recite facts like humans.
Biologist Answers More Biology Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
Adults Biology
Biologist Thor Hanson is back to answer even more of the internet's burning questions about biology.
How Sommeliers Can Taste Which Year Wine is From
Adults Biology
How to Taste Wine Like a Sommelier
Do Other Diseases Have "Long" Versions?
Adults Biology
This video was made in partnership with Bill Gates. COVID isn’t the only virus to cause long-lasting symptoms. Other viruses - including the flu - can have similar enduring effects on our tissues and immune systems.
The Super Secrets of Sewage
Adults Biology
In 2020, many cities started monitoring wastewater for viruses, and there are a lot of non-virus reasons to keep doing it.
How does heart transplant surgery work? - Roni Shanoada
Adults Biology
Dig into the science of how heart transplants happen, how donors are matched and find out how this complex surgery saves lives.
The Tree that Survives Without Rain| Earth’s Great Rivers II | BBC Earth
Adults Biology
In the midst of dry season, while most trees loose their leaves, the apple ring acacias at the Zambezi River is full of life, providing shelter and food for the animals.
Why are cockroaches so hard to kill? - Ameya Gondhalekar
Adults Biology
Dig into the genetic adaptations of cockroaches, and find out what makes it so hard to get rid of these tenacious creatures.
Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology Preview
Adults Biology
We made flashcards to help you review the content in this series! Find them on the free Crash Course App!
Which Diets Actually Work?
Adults Biology
Debunking some common diets, and seeing which work!
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
Adults Biology
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.