Space Volcanoes: Where Are They and What Are They Like?
Scientists study meteorites and gather data on volcanic activity on planets and moons across our solar system.
Category: Science Videos
Camouflage Isn’t What It Appears to Be
Camouflage is nature’s ultimate game of hide-and-seek, and the secret to winning this game is all in the brain. Watch this Be Smart video to learn how it works.
Optical Illusions: Afterimage science + ghosts
Have you ever seen a ghost? How about an after-image? Our bodies aren’t perfect and they sometimes make mistakes, resulting in fun optical illusions.
Loneliness and Why We Will Beat COVID-19
Feelings of loneliness are widespread as humanity continues to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus. Watch this video about why we will prevail.
Thirty Years of the Hubble Space Telescope
Orbiting high above the Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope has a clear view of the universe free from the blurring and absorbing effects of the atmosphere.
Are We Beating COVID-19?
Around the world, people are working to keep each other safe and slow the spread of the virus. We are…
Kitchen Science: Observations!
Some things we can observe, some things we can’t, and some things we just…don’t. Try it at home!
Wash Your Hands, Fight Covid-19
When you wash your hands with soap and water, the process doesn’t just wash away germs, it breaks them open. It actually explodes the germ cells. Boom!
Coronavirus: How Do Pandemics Spread?
Coronavirus COVID-19: Dr. Joe Hanson, from It’s OK to Be Smart gives us a fantastic explanation of the paradox of pandemics and the science of epidemics.
Urban Animal Adaptations, the Musical
Adaptations! How do animals adapt to live in human cities? Which animal sings the best? Watch them audition for survival…