How they found the giant squid… This is the first ever footage of a giant squid in its natural habitat. It took decades to get this footage. And some creative engineering. The further down into the ocean you go the darker it gets, so when scientists make their way down there with ROV’s or subs the lights and motors typically cause animals adapted for cold, dark isolation to flee. In 2012, one scientist got creative and finally caught some incredible footage of a deep sea creature we’d never seen before in its natural habitat. For more, subscribe! #deepsea #seamonster #ocean #science
Can you guess this animal? This is a drawing of a modern animal…. if you drew it the way many early science illustrators drew dinosaurs. They just drew skin wrapped around bone without muscle, turning this normal animal into a monster. Can you guess what it is? This is called “shrink wrapping” and it has affected the way a lot of us think about what dinosaurs looked like… If you want to know more about dinosaurs, watch our longer video and follow along! #animation #illustration #dinosaur #science #stemfacts
What would happen if the Earth was actually flat? Would we… fall off? Would we spin to the edge? To find out how scientists know what’s really at the center of the Earth, subscribe! #shorts #earth #flat #science #space physics
Cleo Abram explains why Antarctica does not have an official time zone and how people there set their clocks.
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hookA fast question about how time works at the South Pole stops you because it sounds like a puzzle.
Face in frame. Cleo speaks straight to the camera in a bright room.
Quick shift. The video cuts to a snowy white landscape with Cleo in climbing gear.
Upbeat voice. Cleo speaks with bright energy that makes you want to listen.
Big text. Bold text asks what time zone Antarctica uses.
Broad topic. Time and travel are things that every person understands.
retainClear graphics and real clips from the ice keep you watching until the end.
Surprising idea. Seeing that all time lines meet at the bottom of the world feels strange.
Fun graphics. Lines drawn on the snow show where the time zones meet.
Energetic host. Cleo walks through the snow and holds up her phone to keep things active.
Fast edits. The video cuts between 24 shots in 46.8 seconds, changing the view every 1.9 seconds.
Simple story. She explains that bases pick the time zone of the place that brings them food.
rewardYou learn a neat science fact and feel excited to learn more about the frozen continent.
Learned something. You learn that Antarctica is the only continent without an official time zone.
Cool detail. You find out that people choose their time based on their food supply.
Curious feeling. You want to follow her to see what is hidden deep under the ice.
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What time is it in Antarctica? All of the timezones meet here at the bottom of the world, so, could you run through all of them? Is it every time zone? I went to Antarctica! We’re making a longer episode all about what’s hidden underneath the ice… so follow along to see it… #shorts #science #antarctica #time #southpole
There’s antimatter in this truck!! And if matter meets antimatter…it goes BOOM! We’ve figured out how to make and store antimatter, but they’re super delicate atoms, so to study them we need a super quiet environment that requires moving them! So scientists built a special trap in order to transport antimatter… #shorts #science #CERN #antimatter #physics
What’s really inside the Earth? The deepest hole anyone has ever dug is only 0.2% of the way to the Earth’s center. But then….how do we know that our Earth has a solid core?!? For a long time we thought the entire inside was molten, until a scientist looked at how ripples from earthquakes – seismic waves – bounced around inside the earth. Now we know we have a solid inner core that rotates at a different rate than on the surface, and right now it’s slowing down! To find out why, follow along! #science #earth #core #inside #earthquake
Why do antarctic ocean animals become giants? Something weird is happening deep in the freezing water at our poles. Animals consistently grow to ENORMOUS sizes. Spiders the size of dinner plates and squid larger than a school bus. “Detecting multiple leviathan class organisms in this area…” WHY? Subscribe to learn more! Footage source: Becky Kagan Schott (:23-:26) #ocean #science #antarctica
Cleo Abram explains how trees use underground fungi networks to share nutrients and warn each other about danger.
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hookA friendly speaker points down and talks about digging a hole in a forest.
Speaker appearance. Cleo Abram looks at the camera with a warm smile in a brightly lit room.
Visual setting. The clean background and close camera angle make the video feel direct and friendly.
Audio track. Clear speaking voice plays over soft background music.
Text styling. Bright yellow and white subtitles show up clearly at the bottom of the screen.
Broad topic. Forests and nature appeal to almost anyone who likes learning new things.
retainColorful 3D animations and steady cuts keep you watching as the story moves forward.
Surprising idea. The concept that trees share food and send warning signals underground feels like magic.
3D graphics. Glowy animations show roots and fungal threads connecting trees under the soil.
Steady cuts. The video uses 16 shots in 51.8 seconds, changing the view about every 3.2 seconds.
Movie joke. A short clip from a movie makes the science explanation funny.
Easy structure. The video goes step by step from digging a hole to forest wide teamwork.
rewardYou walk away amazed by how connected and helpful trees are to each other.
Learned something new. You find out that older trees feed young ones through fungal networks.
Sense of wonder. Knowing the fungal network is vast makes the forest feel full of life.
Positive mood. Seeing nature work together leaves you feeling happy and hopeful.
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There’s a secret network under your feet. If you dug a hole in your nearest forest between the tree roots you would see. A giant web of fungi…so big that if you took what’s in just the top layer of the Earth and spread it out… It would be nearly as long as half the Milky Way Galaxy! And trees use this network to talk to one another…but what are they saying!? If you watch our optimistic videos and you love them, support us, follow along @spununderground #science #fungi #trees #earth
Transistors are way smaller than you think. I never realized just how small a transistor really is – the electronic switches in everything you use! Let me show you just how small we’re talking… and they’re trying to go even smaller… To learn how, follow along! #science #size #transistor #small #zoom
There’s a telescope at the bottom of the ocean. Nearly 3500 meters under the sea off the coast of Sicily sits 51 strings holding 18 spheres each. They sway in the pitch black water and wait for signals from the universe. Scientists have been building this mysterious observatory since 2015, and in February of 2023 they finally saw something. Follow for more! #science #neutrinos #observatory
The world’s purest natural water. I’m about to drink some of the world’s purest water…in Antarctica. Why is this water SO crystal clear? And why are the rivers it comes from…blue? To find out, watch and follow along! #bluerivers #antarctica #ice #water #science
Earth has an evil twin. There are technically three planets in the goldilocks zone of our own solar system. Mars has garnered a ton of attention as a place that might be host to alien life. We’ve successfully landed rovers and sampled the martian atmosphere and ground, but Venus largely remains a mystery. This earth-sized planet is known for being an extreme hellscape, but in recent years NASA and others have decided it’s time to take a closer look at our evil twin. #venus #space #NASA #science #aliens
Cleo Abram explains why multiplying a dog's age by seven is wrong and shows how dogs actually age compared to humans.
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hookThe video grabs attention instantly by showing a cute puppy while questioning a common belief about dog age.
Expressive host. Cleo Abram talks right to the camera with high energy and funny facial expressions.
Bright room. She sits in a cozy room with soft lighting and plants in the background.
Cute pet. A cute puppy named Thor shows up right at the start, making viewers stop and watch.
Broad interest. Almost everyone with a dog wants to know how old their pet really is in human years.
retainViewers stay until the end to see how different dog breeds age and learn the real science behind biological clocks.
Surprising truth. The video disproves the popular rule of multiplying dog age by seven.
Clear charts. Colorful animated charts show the curved line of dog aging clearly.
Energetic speech. Cleo talks fast and uses big hand motions to keep the energy high.
Pacing count. The video uses 12 shots in 57.0 seconds, changing the view about every 4.8 seconds.
Simple explanation. The story moves smoothly from the old myth to new genetic research.
Perfect length. The short duration fits the simple science concept without wasting any time.
rewardViewers walk away with a better understanding of how their own pets grow old.
Useful facts. Viewers learn that young dogs age very fast and older dogs age much slower.
Better care. Dog owners can figure out their own dog's real age stage more accurately.
New perspective. Viewers discover that big dogs age faster than small dogs.
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Why your dog isn’t the age you think. Turns out I’ve been estimating my dog’s age wrong, because “just multiply by 7” is NOT a real thing! The whole “my dog at 1 is like a human at 7, at 2 they’re 14, etc.” is not backed by any research! Instead, geneticists created this chart - and it’s CURVED What they’re measuring is the same kind of biological marker researchers are using to study how WE age!. To find out more, follow along! #science #ageing #biology #dog #genetics
Guess how many deep sea animals are unknown. If you stuck a cup deep into the ocean and pulled up a sample of water you’d find all sorts of things: pieces of scales, poop, and other animal matter. In recent years, scientists have gotten really good at isolating and sequencing the DNA from these tiny leftovers. This sort of detective work is like CSI for the ocean and it lets them identify the exact animals that once passed through an environment, giving us a better picture of ocean ecosystems! But sometimes… when they pull up the sample from way deep in the ocean they can’t find a match at all hinting something else might be lurking in the deep. For more, follow along ! #science #eDNA #ocean #deepsea
The ocean is way deeper than you think. Most people don’t understand just how deep the ocean really is. If you put Mt. Everest into the water upside down, there would still be over a mile before you got to the bottom. It’s roughly the average cruising altitude of a 737 airplane! Imagine you walk off the coast into the water. Here’s what you’d see... This short is part of Huge If True, our optimistic show about science and tech. We just made a longer episode all about mapping our oceans! Subscribe to support us and to see more. #tech #stem #ocean #animation #science
Cleo Abram explains how a tiny sensor inside the new World Cup soccer ball helps track the game in real time.
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hookThe video stops viewers with an energetic host and a bold question about tearing open a World Cup ball.
Person on screen. Cleo Abram speaks directly to the camera with high energy and big hand gestures.
Bright indoor setup. She stands in a well lit room with soft home decor and plants behind her.
Original voice audio. Her energetic speaking voice introduces a wild idea right away.
Bold text style. White text at the bottom says IF YOU RIP OPEN to grab quick attention.
Broad topic appeal. World Cup soccer technology appeals to sports fans, tech lovers, and curious viewers alike.
retainFast edits and cool visual graphics keep viewers watching as she breaks down how the tech works.
Surprising tech inside. Looking inside a soccer ball to find a hidden computer chip is very interesting.
Shown with graphics. Clear 3D animations and real match clips show how the sensor works instead of just telling about it.
Energetic speech. Cleo speaks clearly with excitement that keeps the explanation fun and simple.
Fast video edits. With 27 shots in 41.9 seconds, a new shot lands about every 1.6 seconds to keep the eyes engaged.
Useful paper props. Holding sheets of paper helps show how light the tiny sensor really is.
Clear step explanation. The story flows nicely from the sensor to how it balances and detects kicks.
Right video length. A 41.9 second runtime gives just enough time to explain the tech without slowing down.
rewardViewers walk away learning something cool about the hidden tech used in professional sports.
Taught something new. Viewers learn that a tiny sensor inside a soccer ball tracks touches and offside calls.
Amazed by tech. Viewers feel amazed that a tiny chip can send data hundreds of times a second.
Curious for more. Viewers are left excited to learn about other banned or high tech sports gear.
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Secret sensor hidden inside World Cup ball. If you rip open the new World Cup ball you’ll find this sensor embedded into the side It’s collecting data 500 times a second! During games, the sensor tells you where the ball is on the field and if it’s been touched by a player! This high tech ball helps track things like offsides or out of bounds or if a ball crossed the goal line To see sports tech that got banned for being too good, follow along! #worldcup #soccer #football #ball #tech
Cleo Abram explains why tourists and scientists are not allowed to pee on the ice in Antarctica.
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hookViewers stop scrolling because a bold statement about a strange rule in Antarctica catches them off guard.
Bold opener. The video starts with a spinning globe showing Antarctica before cutting to a woman in a red snow jacket.
Bright text. Big yellow words highlight the continent name right before the main question is spoken.
Fun voice. Cleo speaks clearly with energy and smiles right into the camera.
Broad appeal. Anyone interested in strange rules or cold places wants to find out why this rule exists.
retainPeople keep watching because the video uses fun graphics to show how human pee stays trapped in ice for thousands of years.
Clear story. The video explains step by step how snow layers build up without ever melting.
Fast edits. The video cuts between 20 shots in 42.5 seconds, giving you a new shot about every 2.1 seconds.
Fun graphics. Animations of a drill digging past skeletons and a fake sign make the science easy to see.
Funny picture. The ending paints a picture of a future relative finding a yellow line in an ice sample.
rewardViewers leave with a cool science fact and a laugh about why cold places have unusual rules.
Fun knowledge. Viewers learn that air trapped in old ice helps scientists study ancient history.
Good laugh. Viewers enjoy the funny joke about leaving a mark behind for future generations.
Greater respect. Viewers feel a renewed sense of wonder for the clean ice fields of Antarctica.
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Why you can’t pee on Antarctica. In Antarctica, you’re not allowed to pee on the ice. Not even when you’re hiking for hours! It’s so cold and dry that when it snows, it basically never melts, so it stacks up into layers of ice trapping air inside…and scientists drill ice cores to study that air and learn what the environment was like thousands of years ago So if you pee…it will get trapped in the ice too. To see what’s under the ice, follow along! #antarctica #ice #science #geology
Cleo Abram explains how scientists drill ice cores from Antarctica to study the history of Earth's atmosphere.
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hookA friendly host makes a bold claim about drilling deep into Antarctica.
Warm host. Cleo Abram speaks directly to the camera with an open, friendly smile.
Bright room. She stands in front of a warm indoor setup with leafy houseplants.
Clear audio. Her upbeat voice speaks over simple original audio.
Big text. Bold white text says scientists dug a hole at the bottom of the world.
Broad subject. Earth science and Antarctic secrets appeal to anyone who is curious.
retainFast cuts and cool visuals of ancient ice keep viewers hooked.
Fascinating topic. Learning that ice holds old air bubbles feels like discovering a secret.
Visual proof. Real footage of ice cores, microscope views, and charts proves her points.
Upbeat acting. Cleo speaks with genuine enthusiasm for science.
Fast pacing. 25 shots in 50.7 seconds means a new shot about every 2.0 seconds.
Cool props. Slices of ice and drilling tools make the story come alive.
Easy story. The process moves cleanly from drilling to slicing to measuring air.
Good timing. The 50-second length covers the topic without extra fluff.
rewardViewers learn how frozen bubbles show air quality from 800,000 years ago.
Taught something. Viewers learn how scientists read ancient carbon dioxide levels.
Awe and wonder. Seeing air trapped for hundreds of thousands of years feels amazing.
Wanting more. The ending teaser about a 1.2 million year old core leaves people curious.
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They dug a hole to the bottom of Antarctica. They dug to the bottom of Antarctica and pulled out this core… The natural world has left us a time machine and we’ve gotten really good at traveling through it. Here’s how… Follow for more! #Antarctica #IceCores #ClimateChange #Science #Technology
