Are Our Tendons Stronger Than Steel?
Youth Biology
Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand show us what tendons do in our bodies and just how super strong they are!
Why Do Honeybees Love Hexagons?
Youth Biology
Honeybees are some of nature's finest mathematicians.
Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA
Adults Biology
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 Biology
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 Biology
Explore the phenomenon and uses of chlorophyll fluorescence, a small amount of light emitted by plants during photosynthesis.
This Virus Shouldn't Exist (But it Does)
Adults Biology
Hidden in the microverse all around you, there is a merciless war being fought by the true rulers of this planet, microorganisms.
The rise of the planet of the trilobites - Nigel Hughes
Adults Biology
Discover the creatures known as trilobites, one of Earth’s most successful early animals, and find out what led to their extinction.
Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth
Adults Biology
Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.
How Fevers REALLY Work
Adults Biology
Fevers are one of our best weapons against infections, but they don't work like you might think.
Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand
Adults Biology
We might have a strong hand because having a weak hand is actually useful.
Human Body 101 | National Geographic
Adults Biology
How does the human body work? What roles do the digestive, reproductive, and other systems play?
Why We Faint (When Other Animals Don't)
Adults Biology
Humans are the only animals known to faint due to triggers like shock, fear, or pain; this is due to a combination of our massive brains and upright stance.
Proteins: Explained
Adults Biology
You might already know that proteins are a fundamental part of your diet, but they're much more than that.
Which Will Kill You First?
Adults Biology
The body can get a whole lot colder - but not a whole lot hotter - before we die. Why is that?
The Problem With Life Expectancy
Adults Biology
In order to truly understand differences among animal lifespans, we need to stop thinking about a specific number and start thinking about a distribution.
The Plant That’s Full Of Metal
Adults Biology
The amount of metal some special plants are able to take up from the soil would be toxic enough to an average plant to kill it several times over.
How fast is the speed of thought? - Seena Mathew
Adults Biology
Travel into the brain to see how its network of neurons transmit your thoughts and what factors determine how quickly you think.
The Science of SPLAT!
Adults Biology
Surprisingly, flattened fauna can teach us a lot about wildlife biology.
How Large Can a Bacteria get? Life & Size 3
Adults Biology
In and out, in and out. Staying alive is about doing things. This very second, your cells are combusting glucose molecules with oxygen to make energy available, which keeps you alive for another precious moment. To get the oxygen to your cells you are breathing.
Which type of milk is best for you?
Adults Biology
Dive into the most popular milks— dairy, almond, soy and oat— to find out which is healthiest for you and for the planet.