Why Don’t Sheep Shrink In The Rain?
AdultsAnimalsEducationScienceBiologyGetting wet isn’t REALLY what makes wool shrink; it merely exacerbates the friction between the wool fibers, which is stronger in one direction than another, so when agitated in the washer or dryer, they migrate in relation to each other in a process called “felting.”
Experts Reveal How To Wake Up Not Tired
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanWellnessWaking up in the morning is sometimes such a chore. You may feel sleepy and groggy while trying to wake yourself up for the day, but we have some life hacks and how to's to help you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world.
Your body vs. implants - Kaitlyn Sadtler
AdultsBiologyHealthScienceBiotechnologyWhy do medical implants like insulin pumps and prosthetic knees need replacement? Explore how the immune system fights implants and how new devices are trying to help.
The mysterious science of pain
AdultsBiologyHealthSciencePsychologyExplore the biological and psychological factors that influence how we experience pain and how our nervous system reactions to harmful stimuli.
Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar So Dang Hungry?
AdultsAnimalsNatureScienceBiologyBecause it's hoarding protein. Not just for itself, but for the butterfly it will become and every egg that butterfly will lay. And it's about to lose its mouth... as it wriggles out of its skin during metamorphosis.
Could we clone humans? - Earth Lab
AdultsBiologyHumanScienceBiotechnologyDom Burgess investigates whether we could clone humans in the future.
How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce
AdultsBiologyHealthScienceThe immune system is a vast network of cells, tissues, and organs that coordinate your body's defenses against any threats to your health. Without it, you'd be exposed to billions of bacteria, viruses, and toxins that could make something as minor as a paper cut or a seasonal cold fatal. So how does it work? Emma Bryce takes you inside the body to find out.