SciShow Courses

A Video About Digging a Hole - Compilation

Explore how scientists and engineers use digging to uncover Earth's secrets, study ancient civilizations, and extract resources in this fascinating compilation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Do These 7 Supplements Actually Work?

Explore the science behind 7 popular supplements like ashwagandha, valerian root, and vitamin D to discover which ones are actually worth your money based on research evidence.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

We Turned the Mediterranean Into One Big Particle Physics Experiment

Discover how physicists transformed the Mediterranean Sea into a massive neutrino detector stretching from France to Greece, capturing cosmic events that could revolutionize astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Five Mythical Creatures Inspired By Real Ones

Discover the fascinating scientific origins behind legendary creatures like the chupacabra and other mythological beasts through real-world animal explanations.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

You Do Not Need 10,000 Steps a Day

Uncover the science behind popular exercise myths including the 10,000 steps rule, ice baths, stretching, and heat therapy to optimize your fitness routine with evidence-based insights.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Ancient Artifacts Scientists Still Can't Explain

Uncover five mysterious archaeological artifacts that continue to baffle scientists, from Roman dodecahedrons to buried heads, exploring unsolved ancient puzzles.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Meatless Meats of the Future

Explore the latest research on plant-based meat alternatives, including five promising plants that could revolutionize the future of meatless proteins, hosted by Stefan Chin.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Mad Cow Disease Predominantly Affects Teenage Population

Discover why mad cow disease (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob) predominantly affected teenagers in the 1990s, exploring the scientific research behind this peculiar age-specific pattern of infection.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Birds That Eat Fire - Extreme Bird Behaviors for Food and Survival

Discover fascinating behaviors of daring birds, from fire-eating species to method-acting killdeer, as they take remarkable risks for food, mating, and survival in their natural habitats.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How One Hurricane Could Lead to a Global Tech Shortage - The Spruce Pine Silicon Supply Chain

Discover how a single mine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina supplies the essential quartz for global semiconductor production, making it a critical link in modern technology manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Common Brain Myths Debunked - From Left Brain Dominance to Mozart Effect

Uncover common misconceptions about brain development, creativity, and learning as scientific evidence debunks five popular myths about how our minds really work.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding the Vagus Nerve - Functions and Scientific Facts

Discover the truth about the vagus nerve's functions, separating scientific facts from wellness influencer claims and understanding its genuine impact on human physiology.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Hunt for the Blackest Black - From Vantablack to Modern Innovations

Explore the fascinating race to create the darkest material on Earth, from Vantablack to newer innovations, discovering how scientists push the boundaries of light absorption technology.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fecal Transplants: Treating Parkinson's, Allergies, MS, and Liver Disease

Discover how fecal transplants are revolutionizing treatment approaches beyond gut health, showing promising results for Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, allergies, and liver conditions.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Viking Navigation with Iceland Spar Crystals - Ancient Maritime Technology

Discover how ancient Vikings may have used calcite crystals called Iceland spar for navigation before the invention of magnetic compasses, exploring this fascinating intersection of geology and maritime history.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video