Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture. — Corn currently accounts for more than one tenth of our global crop production. And over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow Dent #2. This means that humans grow more Yellow Dent […]
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Bill Nye Destroys Noah's Ark
Bill Nye debunks the Bible’s mythical story of Noah’s Ark during a debate with Creationist Ken Ham at the Creation Museum in Kentucky. Subscribe to TDC on YouTube Facebook Google+ Twitter source
Proof of evolution that you can find on your body
You have your mom’s smile, your dad’s eyes, and the ear muscles of a Triassic mammal. Subscribe and turn on notifications ? so you don’t miss any videos: Vestigial structures are evolution’s leftovers — body parts that, through inheritance, have outlived the context in which they arose. Some of the most delightful reminders of the […]
The Making of a Theory: Darwin, Wallace, and Natural Selection — HHMI BioInteractive Video
Explore scientific discoveries alongside their discoverers. This educational biography of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace tells the story of two independent discoveries of the natural origin of species. Traverse the epic voyages and revolutionary insights of two brave young British naturalists as they change science forever. This video provides an overview of the history […]
NASA | Evolution of the Moon
From year to year, the moon never seems to change. Craters and other formations appear to be permanent now, but the moon didn’t always look like this. Thanks to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, we now have a better look at some of the moon’s history. Learn more in this video! This video is public domain […]
The Biggest Dinosaur EVER! | Planet Dinosaur | BBC Earth
John Hurt narrates the facts behind the discovery of huge Argentinosaurus nesting site in modern day Patagonia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: Narrated by John Hurt Planet Dinosaur tells the stories of the biggest, deadliest and weirdest creatures ever to walk the Earth, using the latest fossil evidence and immersive computer graphics. WATCH MORE: New on […]
Fossils 101 | National Geographic
Fossils are echoes of an ancient past. Find out about the two major categories of fossils, how fossilization occurs, and how fossils can help paint a picture of the planet’s history. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Fossils #Educational About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, […]
Spinosaurus vs Carcharodontosaurus | The balance of power | Planet Dinosaur | BBC
Check out BBC Earth on BBC online – Spinosaurus comes across Carcharodontosaurus feeding on a carcass. A dangerous fight is inevitable. Spinosaurus has size and strength on his side, but Carcharodontosaurus has the more lethal bite. Planet Dinosaur tells the stories of the biggest, deadliest and weirdest creatures ever to walk the Earth, using the […]
Endosymbiotic Theory
Explore the endosymbiotic theory with the Amoeba Sisters! This theory explains the development of the eukaryote cell from prokaryote cell symbiosis. Scientific theories are also briefly defined. Expand details to see table of contents. ? This video has a handout here: Table of Contents: Intro 00:00 What is a Scientific Theory? 0:17 Endosymbiotic Theory Defined […]
A Brief History of Everything, feat. Neil deGrasse Tyson
This video brought to you by Thanks to Neil deGrasse Tyson for his amazing writing and narration! Music: “The Firebird Suite” by Igor Stravinsky, performed by the USAF Band, licensed from Naxos of America, Inc. for worldwide use. Minute Physics provides an energetic and entertaining view of old and new problems in physics — all […]