All dogs, explained
Adults Biology
The canine family is a hugely diverse group of foxes, wolves, and –yes– doggos that have spread all over the world. MinuteEarth explains who they are and how they’re related.
Why Do Bug Bites Itch?
Kids Biology
Are your kids wondering, “Why do bug bites itch?” This question came from Kai, a student from the United States.
Platypuses Aren't Weird, You Are
Adults Biology
Look, we all think platypuses are weird. Just one look at these beaver-tailed, egg-laying, duck-billed weirdos makes you wonder how we're even both mammals.
The Problem with Antivenom
Adults Biology
Venomous snakes kill nearly 100,000 people a year. Which is weird, because we have a pretty effective treatment for venomous snake bites; it’s actually been around for more than a hundred years. So why are so many people still dying?
When Your Body Attacks Itself – Autoimmune
Adults Biology
What happens when the immune system meant to protect you becomes your worst enemy?
No one really knows what a tree is - Max G. Levy
Adults Biology
Dig into the system that helps scientists distinguish trees from other varieties of plants, and what characteristics make a tree.
Sneaky Hummingbirds
Youth Biology
Hummingbirds are meant to help flowers pollinate in exchange for nectar but not all of them follow the rules.
Grasshoppers
Kids Biology
Read along and discover how these insects make sound and listen from their abdomens!
Why Your Brain Blinds You For 2 Hours Every Day
Adults Biology
Reality is not real. Your world is a prediction. Every sight, sound, and touch you experience is the result of calculations your brain makes before reality even reaches you.
Plankton
Kids Biology
Phytoplankton blooms play a pivotal role in the oceanic food web, enticing a range of majestic creatures from far and wide to benefit from their nutrients.
Pollen Is Not Plant Sperm
Adults Biology
Plant pollen is everywhere in springtime, but because it is so small, you probably don't know that what is making you sneeze is a living, breathing, mobile version of the plant that forms half of the it's entire bizarre life cycle.
Do Animals Dream?
Youth Biology
Are you wondering, “Do animals dream?” This question came from Peyton, a student from the United States.
What Are Porifera?
Kids Biology
Did you know that sea sponges aren't plants but animals? This video for kids provides some interesting facts about the least advanced group of animals in the world.
The Real Reason Why You Have Allergies
Adults Biology
Allergies are more than just overreactions – they might be an evolutionary relic from a time when worms invaded our bodies daily.
How Ears Let Us Hear the World
Kids Biology
In this episode, Squeaks learns about how humans (and a couple of other animal guests) hear.
How Do Broken Bones Heal?
Youth Biology
Are your kids wondering: “How do broken bones heal?” This question came from Manjari, a 4th Grader from Australia.
The Radium Worked Until His Jaw Fell Off
Adults Biology
We'd like to thank Luciteria for the loan of the element samples and the display in today’s episode.
Are you an ear rumbler?
Adults Biology
Your body is a lot louder than you might think.
Why Does Hair Turn Grey?
Youth Biology
Are your kids wondering, “Why does hair turn grey?” This question came from Yusra, a student from the United States.
How Eyes Let Us See The World
Kids Biology
In this episode, Squeaks learns about how humans (and a couple of other animal guests) see.
Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?
Youth Biology
Dr Alex Bond, the Museum's Senior Curator in Charge of Birds, explains the clever things these birds do to keep their feet warm.