Why can’t governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith
Adults Data Science
Economy
Politics
Explore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.
Why These Bears “Waste” Food
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Optimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than eating it - but even then, what’s “wasted” doesn’t necessarily go to waste.
Could we build a wooden skyscraper?
Adults Construction
Creativity
Human
Explore the viability of wooden skyscrapers, and see how cross-laminated timber (CLT) helps make these once impossible structures possible.
How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
Human
World
Get to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.
How Fevers REALLY Work
Adults Biology
Health
Human
Fevers are one of our best weapons against infections, but they don't work like you might think.
How Does A Carburetor Work?
Adults Construction
Creativity
Physics
Air flows into the top of the carburetor from the car's air intake, passing through a filter that cleans it of debris..
Farmhouse Roast Chicken | Keep Cooking Family Favourites | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
Taking inspiration from France Jamie has ditched the spuds and created a rich lentil side dish rippled through with creme fraiche and beautiful spinach.
The Fish That Hunts Pigeons | Planet Earth II | BBC Earth
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
The pigeon's lack of fear has lead to an unexpected predator appearing...
The Longest-Running Evolution Experiment
Adults Data Science
Education
Science
Special thanks to Prof. Richard Lenski and team for showing me around the lab — it is an honor to be able to witness and document such a historic science experiment.
What few people know about the program that "saved" America - Meg Jacobs
Adults Education
Human
World
Explore the successes and failures of FDR’s New Deal, a set of legislation during the Great Depression which aimed to save the US economy.
What It Takes To Become An Expert
Adults Education
Human
Life
This video covers what it takes to become an expert. Deliberate practice is where you get practice with a specific goal in mind.
Autumn in Canada | National Geographic
Adults Life
Nature
World
Ontario and Quebec are a fall lovers delight. The leaves paint the landscape and outdoor adventures await. Partner Content for Destination Canada.
The sharks that hunt in forests
Adults Education
Life
Nature
Discover the unique adaptations of marine forests, the ecosystems that provide food and shelter for sharks and diverse coastal species.
Filming Antarctica's Underwater Secret | Wild Stories | BBC Earth
Adults Life
Nature
Travel
Under the ice can seem like a completely alien world... Kathryn Jeffs (Series Producer) talks us through the difficult process of capturing 'The Brinicle' on film.
A day in the life of an Ancient Greek oracle - Mark Robinson
Adults Education
History
Human
Follow Aristonike, an Oracle-in-training in Delphi, as she studies to become the Pythia and communicate Apollo’s will and prophecies.
Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand
Adults Biology
Education
Human
We might have a strong hand because having a weak hand is actually useful.
Human Body 101 | National Geographic
Adults Biology
Health
Human
How does the human body work? What roles do the digestive, reproductive, and other systems play?
Can you solve the Trojan War riddle? - Dennis E. Shasha
Adults Creativity
Education
History
On Olympus, you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to bring the bloody Trojan War to its conclusion.
BEST OF BBQ | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
As the weather is getting better now's the time to crack open the bbq, light the coals and enjoy a cook-up! We've raided the archives to bring you the best BBQ content from years gone by! Enjoy!
Could you survive the real Twilight Zone?
Adults Education
Human
Science
Find out how a hatchetfish survives its daily journey from the depths of the ocean’s Twilight Zone to the resource-rich surface.