The Most Interesting YouTube Science Channels

Join us as we spotlight some of YouTube's most intriguing and entertaining science channels and discover fascinating details about our world.
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YouTube's Alex Dainis: Blending Filmmaking and Genetics
By Mindy Weisberger published
If you've ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the day-to-day activities in a genetics laboratory — there's a YouTube channel for that.

YouTube's 'The Brain Scoop': A Backstage Pass to Museum Science
By Mindy Weisberger published
On YouTube's "The Brain Scoop," host Emily Graslie bring the Field Museum's collection treasures and scientific research to light.

YouTube's 'It's Okay To Be Smart' Serves Up Stimulating Science
By Mindy Weisberger published
Asking questions about the science all around us is a good thing, according to Joe Hanson, host of the YouTube channel "It's OK to be Smart."

YouTube's Maddie Moate Tells Kids: 'Get Curious!'
By Mindy Weisberger published
On YouTube, Maddie Moate uses video to explore the natural world, bringing the excitement of science and technology to young audiences and their families.

YouTube's 'Physics Girl' Delivers on Fun and Science
By Mindy Weisberger published
Dianna Cowern, creator and host of YouTube's "Physics Girl," uses a playful approach to explain physics and how it shapes our lives and the world around us.

YouTube's Smarter Every Day: Uncovering the Science Around You
By Mindy Weisberger published
"How does this work?" is a question that curious people never stop asking, and YouTube channel "Smarter Every Day" enthusiastically answers it.

YouTube's 'SciShow': Exploring the Unexpected
By Mindy Weisberger published
"SciShow" tackles interesting science stories — especially the "really weird, peculiar, surprising bits."

YouTube's MinutePhysics: Matter and Energy Get Animated
By Mindy Weisberger published
On the YouTube channel MinutePhysics, host and creator Henry Reich uses hand-drawn animations to illustrate and explain complex concepts.
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