It is generally accepted that science is considered boring, complex, and not accessible to everyone. According to another popular opinion, there is nothing useful on YouTube – you can only spend time there aimlessly, watching videos from different accounts. I refute both fallacies: on the most popular video hosting service, there are many channels where complex concepts from the world of science and art are explained in a simple and understandable language.

Also, YouTube is one of the tools that will help you when you have some problems in education. Let’s say you don’t know how to write an essay. You have different options here. For example, you can ask a friend to help you, you can visit some writing services, order a professional research paper, or you can find a video on YouTube that can explain how to deal with your essay.

So, I have examined YouTube for channels that can help you better understand a wide range of areas of expertise.

Social sciences

Biology, anatomy, and geography

  • National Geographic – informative videos about everything in the world, from microorganisms to ancient history.
  • Deep Look – science and nature in macro magnification.
  • Kenhub – interesting videos about human anatomy.
  • Healthcare Triage – answers to medical questions from Aaron Carroll, MD.
  • MinuteEarth – science videos about our planet.
  • BrainCraft – videos on psychology and neurology.
  • Hybrid Librarian – people, Earth, life, space, and more from a scientific point of view.

Physics, chemistry, and mathematics

  • MinutePhysics – short videos about interesting physics.
  • Periodic Videos – videos dedicated to each of the elements of the periodic table.
  • Numberphile – here, it’s all about numbers and math.
  • Sixty Symbols – physics and astronomy for science lovers and scientists.
  • CrashCourse – physical laws and phenomena in 10 minute videos.
  • Reactions – theoretical chemistry and safe chemical experiments.
  • Vihart – see the world around us in terms of mathematics.
  • Mathantics – learn about math in simple words.
  • Smart Learning for All – creative videos in physics, chemistry, and biology.
  • Physics Girl – a channel about physical science from the young astrophysicist Dianna Cowern.
  • Computerphile – videos for those who want to really understand computers and digital technologies.
  • DrPhysicsA – a channel about physics that presents information clearly and in simple words.
  • Derek Banas – experienced iOS developer Derek Banas has gathered more than a million subscribers. He will help you to learn Java or JavaScript in 30 minutes, Python in 43, and C ++ in 1 hour and 10 minutes. You will also find more detailed two-hour guides on most leading languages and technologies, lessons on creating tetris and other games, illustrator, playing the ukulele, and cooking low-calorie dishes. Why not?
  • Treehouse – the YouTube channel of an online technology school with courses on hundreds of topics presents a library of video tutorials from professional educators. Join the preview and learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, WordPress, and iOS and Android development.

Applied science, experiments, and non-scientific disciplines

  • IncredibleScience – incredible and crazy science experiments.
  • Microsoft Education – educational videos from a leading global corporation.
  • Applied Science – applied science and modern technology.
  • Primitive Technology – the author of the channel makes tools that were available in the ancient world and uses them for construction.
  • Mark Crilley – drawing lessons from the author of more than 40 books.
  • EngVid: Learn English – one of the best resources for learning English.
  • Google Developers – with more than two million followers, you’ll receive conference recordings, educational lectures, best practice descriptions, tips for Android, iOS, Chrome, web development and Polymer, and reviews on Google platform updates. On the main page, you will find links to individual channels for each product of the company.

Videos on various subjects

  • NOVA PBS Official – videos from the science television channel of the same name, which has existed since 1974.
  • Vsauce – Michael Stevens’ channel presenting scientific answers to questions about everything in the world.
  • Smithsonian Channel – videos that answer complex questions in simple language.
  • HowStuffWorks – informative videos about everything in the world.
  • AsapSCIENCE – videos about science in simple language.
  • SmarterEveryDay – a scientific approach to exploring the world.
  • Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell – short videos about different fields of science.
  • Big Think – thousands of videos with answers to scientific questions, including from famous scientists.
  • Thomas Frank – Thomas Frank talks about how to more efficiently build your learning process, how to remember more and better. There are many exercises for the brain, videos with collections of useful applications, and tips for speed reading. Beyond studying, Thomas explains that you should not forget about your health. He gives advice about nutrition, sleep, and physical exercises.
  • Vox Borders – Johnny Harris, host of Vox Borders, has traveled lots of countries to show viewers how state borders define culture, traditions, historical events, and human relationships. What price the USA pays for boarding with Mexico, who fights for resources in the Arctic, how modern Hong Kong functions, where living space is sometimes less than a parking space – this and much more can be found in the Vox documentary series. The first episode of the new season is dedicated to the border between India and Pakistan, which for many years has been in a state of readiness for armed conflict.

I hope that these channels will give you answers to questions that arise while studying. They can help you greatly in your education. The times has come to replenish the wealth of your knowledge in various fields!