MinuteEarth
Is Bigger Better?
Elephants might be strong, but they are weak compared to ants because ants have certain advantages that allow them to outlift their larger competitors.
SciShow
The Rare Fossils We Find By The Thousands
Eurypterids are rare in the fossil record overall. But when we find these 400-million-year-old "sea scorpions," we find LOTS of them.
SciShow
The Engineering Secrets of the World's Toughest Beetle
This arthropod may look modest, but it actually used brilliant engineering to become the world’s most resilient beetle - and we might be able to use its design for our own engineering purposes.
SciShow
Crabs Keep Turning Into Land Animals!
When a species evolves from living in water to living on land it’s called terrestrialization, and it’s not an easy task. Yet crabs keep making the jump from sea to shore. Why? And how do they do it?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is this the most successful animal ever? | Nigel Hughes
Prevailing for around 270 million years and encompassing more than 20,000 distinct species, trilobites are some of the most successful lifeforms in Earth's history. When they sprung into existence, they were among the most diverse and...
SciShow
The Engineering Secrets of the World's Toughest Beetle
This arthropod may look modest, but it actually used brilliant engineering to become the world’s most resilient beetle - and we might be able to use its design for our own engineering purposes.
Crash Course
The Skeletal System: It's ALIVE! - CrashCourse Biology
Hank introduces us to the framework of our bodies, our skeleton, which apart from being the support and protection for all our fleshy parts, is involved in many other vital processes that help our bodies to function properly.
SciShow Kids
How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly
You’ve seen caterpillars, and you’ve seen butterflies. But do you know how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Jessi explains the wonder of metamorphosis!
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Lobsters: From Poor Man's Food to Delicacy
New ReviewIn this video, we learn about the fascinating history and characteristics of lobsters. From being considered garbage food to becoming a delicacy, lobsters have come a long way. We discover their habitat, physical features, molting...
Curated Video
What is an Arthropod?
With over a million known species, arthropods are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Find out more about their shared characteristics.
Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points.
A Twig Curriculum Film.
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Curated Video
Invertebrate warriors
Why do some animals have tougher skins than others?
Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates
Learning Points
An exoskeleton protects and supports an invertebrate's body.
A Twig Curriculum Film....
Curated Video
Unleashing Superpowers: Today's Tech Meets Tomorrow's Potential
Step into the realm where fiction meets reality, exploring how today's innovative technologies bring superhero fantasies to life. From skates that double walking speed to exoskeletons that enhance human strength and remote control...
Science360
IMPROVING MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH PROSTHETIC LIMBS
Engineering researchers funded by the National Science Foundation have developed a technique that could help improve mobility for millions of people who use prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons to walk. The team, led by Steve Collins of...
Science360
A powered ankle exoskeleton could make running easier
A powered ankle exoskeleton could make running easier. Feeling a little slow on that run? What if there were a device you could strap on to your ankle to give you a boost? Engineers at Stanford University, with funding from the...
Curated Video
Exploring the Life and Behavior of Ants
This video provides an overview of arthropods, focusing on ants and their remarkable characteristics. It explores the diversity of arthropods, their social organization, communication methods, and life cycle. The video highlights the...
Science360
Bionic Limbs - Science of Innovation
Professor Homayoon Kazerooni is a robotics engineer at the University of California, Berkeley with more than 40 patents to his name. His research on exoskeletons relies on more than just ingenuity and engineering expertise, it's also an...
Curated Video
A student-designed robotic arm has the potential to prevent injuries in workers whose jobs require repetitive heavy lifting. It could also help rehab patients undergoing physical therapy. (Dec. 10)
SOUNDBITE: Nick McGill, student
"I was talking to some person, and she mentioned that it was difficult to lift up her grandchildren - it actually can lead to, often times, injuries because a 20-pound child at arm's length - it's a lot of...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Coral Bleaching
What is coral bleaching? Tackle a trendy topic with a narrated animation. Through a combination of video and illustration, the narrator introduces viewers to a coral reef, then goes inside a coral polyp to show its symbiotic relationship...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye The Science Guy on Insects
Queen Latifah makes a cameo in this Bill Nye episode on insects. The facts taught are that the queen bee is in charge of a bee colony, ants can dig tunnels, and exoskeletons support, strengthen, and protect the insect's body. While you...
PBS
When Fish Wore Armor
Today very few animals exist with both an endoskeleton and exoskeleton. Yet, in the Devonian period, a large number of fish species lived with both. Scientists debate if they were for protection or mineral storage, because none of them...
The Brain Scoop
Insect Adventure, Part 3
After scientists collect insects, what do they do with them? The final Brain Scoop video wraps up an adventure to a field to collect insects. It details how they sort, study, and pin insects for future study. An Insect playlist allows...
SciShow
Why Aren't There Giant Insects?
The largest insect on the planet is only 10 centimeters long, yet we know there were larger insects throughout history. The video explores what happened to these insects, why current insects aren't bigger, and the limits of what we know...
Crash Course
The Skeletal System: It's ALIVE!
What is the differences between exo and endoskeletons? Viewers have an opportunity to see the structure inside our bones and explore bone remodeling with a video about cartilage and bone formation in the human body.
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Skeletal System
Paul Andersen describes the important features of the skeletal system. He starts by comparing and contrasting endoskeletons and exoskeletons. He then explains how the human skeleton provides support, movement, storage, blood production,...