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The concept of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals is outdated because there are actually tons of different animal thermoregulation strategies.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
Exploring The Taiga Biome
Kids Biology
Taiga biomes cover about 11% of the planet and contain about 1/3 of all trees on earth.
What Is Algae?
Youth Biology
What exactly is algae and what are the different types of algae?
Video Lab: A Sign Of Photosynthesis
Youth Biology
By means of photosynthesis, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, which is their food.
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
Discovering Dolphins
Kids Biology
Dolphins are acrobats of the sea and are surprisingly similar to humans.
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.
Cool Facts About Bats
Kids Biology
Find out cool and creepy facts about bats—from how and where they live, to what they eat and how they talk to each other.
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.
Planetary Plants
Youth Biology
What could plant life look like on other planets?
How Do Insect Eyes Work?
Kids Biology
Jessi and Squeaks learn all about how dragonflies see - did you know they have thousands of eyes?!
UV Plants Caught On Camera?
Youth Biology
David Attenborough shows us the world through an insect's eyes, viewing plants and flowers in beautiful ultra-violet vision!
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.