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This animation explains how bacteria become dormant by forming spores when nutrients are depleted or under other adverse environmental conditions.

This animation shows how bacteria integrate new genetic information through the transfer of "naked" DNA into their genome.

This animation shows how a barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

Anhydrous (water-free) ammonia is the most concentrated nitrogen fertilizer and—as a result—is a critical agricultural chemical for feeding the global human population. This and many other important uses for anhydrous ammonia require it to be…

Neuroengineer Nima Mesgarani is using a form of artificial intelligence called neural network models to a develop improved hearing aids. If successful, hearing impaired individuals will be better able to identify and focus on a speaker of…

This video is a home demonstration showing that the key to making better pizza is through a basic understanding of dough chemistry. Specifically, it helps to know the chemical reactions involved in fermentation and baking. You’ll find pro…

Do you know someone with red hair? Perhaps you have those fiery locks yourself. This video takes a close biochemical look into what makes redheads stand out from the crowd. It's not just the color of their hair. Credit: Reactions/American…

This animation shows how thin communities of microorganisms (biofilms) can organize themselves and grow on surfaces.

This animation shows how thin communities of microorganisms (biofilms) can organize themselves and grow on surfaces.

This animation covers the three different types of RNA and how they relate to protein synthesis.