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The articles below are chocked full of amazing information about our world that you can share with anyone! Use them in the classroom, use them on your commute, use them at home — here are videos that kids of all ages can enjoy and fire-up their curiosity. (Oh, and there are even hundreds more to explore…)
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Rewilding: What if We Had the Giants Back?
By Dr. Lynda
Have you heard much about “megafauna,” the other giants that roamed the earth after the dinosaurs. It turns out they can teach us a lot about rewilding, a process to recover balance in the natural world.
10 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Problem-Solving Through Reinventing “Normal”
Dominic Wilcox is an inventor and creative genius whose work is an inspiring reminder of why creativity will almost always save the day! Here is his incredible story, and some of the amazingly fun work he has inspired!
17 minutes
[ Design ]
Alpha Jetman Blows the Doors of Possibility Wide Open
By Dr. Lynda
Sometimes we need an eccentric person with a crazy idea to push back the edge of possibility for us all! Take a look at a wonder in innovation you will not believe!
9 minutes
Where Could the Beauty of Science Take Us?
By Sam Burns
Could this combination of art and science inspire a fascination for the sciences in more people? This education brand brings another level to science class!
16 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Glow-in-the-Dark World Beneath the Sea
Just below the ocean waves is a world that, until recently, we had never seen before. This world of glowing sharks, eels, turtles, and much more has been swimming all around us, but it took asking the right question to find it!
17 minutes
[ Curators' Best ]
A Crash Course in “Crash Course”
Ever find yourself on the internet aimlessly clicking to find great, engaging content? Let us introduce you to one of our favorite places on the internet, the incredible YouTube channel, Crash Course!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
Astoundingly Intricate Designs of the Smallest Form
By Dr. Lynda
What if beauty was all around us, in puddles and drainage ditches? Well, it most likely is and here’s someone who can show us!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Unearthing the DNA of the Jungle with Leeches
How can leeches help biologist study remote ecosystems? It turns out researchers can use these often overlooked creatures to learn about species hidden from view! Here’s the fascinating story.
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Why Are We Still Tickling Each Other?
By Sam Burns
Most, if not all of us have experienced the sensation of being tickled, but why is this a thing? What drives us to do it to each other? Is it useful, or just for fun?
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Orchid That’s Actually an Insect
The Orchid Mantis may look like a gorgeous flower, but behind that beauty is a deadly assassin. Check out how these remarkable creatures use their camouflage to its most deadly–and beautiful–best.
20 minutes
[ Art ]
Ok Go Does it Again!
You may have seen Ok Go’s new viral music video filmed in zero gravity, but today EWC does what we do best: we bring you a behind the scenes look at how the video was made, and the science behind the wonder!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Using Bird Vomit to Uncover History!
How can owl pellets help us make conservation decisions? It turns out a little bit of gross science can have a big impact! And it’s actually pretty cool!
6 minutes
Plants Can Talk to Each Other?
It isn’t crazy science fiction, in fact, plants are able to communicate to warn each other of danger. You might not smell a freshly mown lawn the same again! Jump into this lovely TED Ed video and find out just how this works!
6 minutes
Virtual Reality Museums: Let’s Go to the Smithsonian!
By Dr. Lynda
The future is now! Take an amazing virtual tour (“walk” through at your own pace!) of the Smithsonian Museum from the comfort of your own home, featured today on EWC!
18 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Unbelievable World of the Birds-of-Paradise
Deep in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea are some of the most unique birds in the world. Check out the expedition that set out to photograph and study them all!
7 minutes
A DIY Smartphone Microscope!
With just a few simple steps and some cheap materials, your phone can help you explore the microscopic world around you! Can you imagine how fun this might be for the kids in your life?
14 minutes
[ Design ]
Snake Robots: Can You Watch This Without Squirming?
Are you creeped out by robots… or snakes? How about a robotic snake?! You might change your tune when you see the incredible uses of the robot snake, today on EWC.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Fintastic Shark Facts
Our fascination with sharks might seem like a little much at times, but these incredible examples of evolution might deserve some of the attention we give them. Leave today a little smarter with a few amazing shark facts!
5 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
A Tale of Three Plastic Bottles
Does recycling really make much difference? It turns out, our choices when it comes to plastic bottles make a major difference. TED-Ed explains how!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
Fire Ants: The Material of the Future?
Did you know that a colony of fire ants can act as a liquid and a solid? We know, it sounds crazy, these little guys have a lot they can teach us!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Are You Really Seeing What I’m Seeing?
By Sam Burns
We know each of us sees the world a little differently, but have you ever thought about what the world looks like to another species? Our perspective may not be the most fascinating one out there…
8 minutes
[ Education ]
Can You Make Water Droplets Come Alive?
You can make water droplets come alive in your own kitchen! This fascinating experiment takes the science of Stanford labs and brings it in your home!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
The Surprising World of Color
By Sam Burns
How much do we know about these various wavelengths of light that are constantly bouncing off the surfaces around us?
30 minutes
[ Culture ]
Have a Little Faith!
Zach Anner is a comedian with cerebral palsy who is a self-proclaimed “religious idiot.” On his quest to learn more about the religions of the world, he takes us on an incredible journey that is as hilarious as it is enlightening! Check out our new favorite YouTube series here at EWC!
23 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
What if Trash Pick-Up Was Annual?
What if you could save money, time, your conscience, and fit your entire year’s worth of trash in a mason jar? This is surprisingly very do-able!
12 minutes
[ Animals ]
Turning Birds Into Dinosaurs
Is turning birds into dinosaurs possible? Creating the dino-chicken isn’t just a scientific dream. The science behind the project is already a reality!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Life Lessons from Beetles with Bubbles
Can beetles remind us of some important life lessons? Let us introduce you to the riffle beetle, a fascinating little water beetle who has a lot to teach us!
10 minutes
A Village Made of Plastic
By Sam Burns
What might happen if we placed more focus on the idea of inventing ever more creative and practical uses for what’s already been made? Why keep making more “stuff”? There’s something popping up in Panama that can inspire us all!
14 minutes
[ Culture ]
There’s Nothing Like Sitting Down to a Good Meal!
Food comes in all shapes, sizes, textures, and flavors, and for all its diversity it is still a constant that connects us all! Take a moment to celebrate some extraordinary meals around the world, and answer the age old question “Can you make sushi with crickets?”
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Very Human Origins of the Modern Computer
Did you know, before the invention of programmable computers there were human computers? Let us introduce you to one of those human computers who also played an important role in shaping computers as we know them today!
