Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Youth Science
Hayley explains the science behind why onions make us cry, and what we can do to prevent this.
What Is A Core Sample?
Youth Science
Have you ever wanted to go back in time— just to see what it was like? Well, scientists have figured out how …sort of…
The Science Of Snowflakes
Youth Science
Join us for a festive deep dive into the wonderful world of snowflakes voiced by Professor Brian Cox.
How Do Erasers Erase?
Youth Science
Are you wondering how erasers erase? Let's find out together.
You Are Your Microbes
Youth Science
Jessica Green and Karen Guillemin emphasize the importance of understanding the many organisms that make up each and every organism.
Diplocaulus: An Ancient Animal
Youth Science
Squeaks and Jessi discover an animal with a head that reminds them of a boomerang.
Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying
Youth Science
Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses.
The Ice Bucket Challenge Actually Worked
Youth Science
The Ice Bucket Challenge raised millions of dollars for research into treatments for ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
Solar Eclipse
Youth Science
Isabelle MacNeil breaks down what happens in space during a solar eclipse, and why it can be unsafe to look at it without the proper eye protection.
How Does A Tiger Go To The Dentist?
Youth Science
We went to visit Elton, a tiger at Woburn Safari Park, to see him get a check-up from a pretty special dentist.
Necrobotics
Youth Science
At Rice University in Houston, Texas, mechanical engineers have created dead spider robots!
Meet Some Quokkas
Youth Science
Our newest additions to the zoo family are the 3 adorable quokkas.
What Is Dust?
Youth Science
Are your kids wondering: What is dust? This question came from Deago, a student from the United States.
Burnout Explained
Youth Science
In this video, we explore burnout, a physical reaction in the body that can happen because of stress.
Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction
Youth Science
Learn how to put popsicle sticks together to form a chain reaction.
Dumbo Octopus Sighting
Youth Science
Scientists exploring the deep Pacific Ocean were delighted by a rare sighting of the Dumbo octopus during a 27-day expedition in September, 2023.
Is The "5-Second Rule" Real?
Youth Science
What is the ‘5 second rule’ exactly, and is there actually any truth to it?
Spy Octopus Helps A New Friend
Youth Science
To avoid predators a coconut octopus needs to think quick but with 9 brains that should be easy...and Spy Octopus is at hand to lend a helping tentacle.
The Biggest Migration On Earth
Youth Science
Every day, trillions of animals in the ocean play the biggest game of hide-and-seek … and the losers get eaten.
Pants On Frogs?
Youth Science
A team of researchers from Stanford University in California recently took on the unusual task of making tiny pants for rainforest frogs. Watch to find out why!
The Ozone Layer
Youth Science
What's going on with the hole in the ozone layer?