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How ancient Romans made stronger concrete than today

Adults Cities Construction History
Many structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover the Romans' secret concrete recipe that has maintained so many of its now-ancient buildings.

Why there are twice as many solar jobs as coal jobs

Adults Global Warming Technology Work
America is changing how it gets its energy, and coal is losing out.

Why we think so much about our hair

Adults Society Wellness
We spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about, and in various ways 'styling' our hair. It's not entirely silly; we're trying to tell the world - through the language of keratin strands - about who we are.

Binging with Babish: Tomate du Saltambique from The West Wing

Adults Creativity Food
President Josiah Bartlet, apart from being a charismatic and noble leader of these United States, had a real thing for food. Be it the Butterball turkey hotline or pumpkin soup with cheese gnocchi, the man knew both good policy and food. If only he weren't a figment of Aaron Sorkin's imagination, much like this interpretation of Alain Passard's dessert tomato.

The Problem With Perfectionism

Adults Human Psychology
We aim for perfection without a correct idea of what perfection might demand from us. To strengthen our resolve, we need to improve our picture of what sacrifices any achievement will demand.

The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes

Adults Human Society
You may know exactly what race you are, but how would you prove it if somebody disagreed with you?

Who Lives At The Bottom Of The Mariana Trench?

Adults Animals Environment Nature
Creepy Monsters At The Bottom Of The Mariana Trench.

Beach Stereotypes | Dude Perfect

Adults Human Society
Beach Stereotypes. Love 'em or hate 'em, we all know 'em.

Late sleeper? Blame your genes.

Adults Genetics Science
If you're not a morning person, science says you probably never will be.

Wildlife crossings stop roadkill. Why aren't there more?

Adults Animals Nature
A better way for animals to cross the road.

How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 1!)

Adults Construction History
Who built the pyramids? The colossal geometric monuments found at Giza and elsewhere in Egypt are some of Earth's most impressive constructions. Pyramids are truly wonders of the ancient and modern world.

How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 2!)

Adults Construction History
Just because something is difficult doesn't mean it's impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, historians, and engineers have reconstructed a great deal of the technology and science used to build the Egyptian pyramids. This week we look at ancient Egyptian mathematics, building techniques, tools, and culture to reconstruct the Great Pyramid's construction.

Dog Hair Clothes | Knit Your Dog // 60 Second Docs

Adults Animals Business
Jeannie Sanke of Evanston, Illinois, knits with one of the world's most unusual materials: wool from dog hair. A proud mom to multiple dogs, Jeannie realized one day that their endless supply of hair didn't have to go to waste -- then picked up her drop spindle and started to knit. Now she sells these completely cruelty-free clothes in her Etsy shop, Knit Your Dog, where people pay her as much as $800 for a dog hair sweater.

Where did English come from? - Claire Bowern

Adults History Language
When we talk about 'English', we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other, or with the writings of Chaucer? Claire Bowern traces the language from the present day back to its ancient roots, showing how English has evolved through generations of speakers.

LITERATURE - Charles Dickens

Adults Books History
Charles Dickens was one of the most popular writers in English in the 19th century. He deserves our attention for his ideas about sympathy, popularity and happiness.

Tesla's Model 3 is coming in July - here's everything you need to know

Adults Global Warming Technology Transportation Automotive
Tesla is gearing up for the big reveal of the Model 3, its first mass-market car. CEO Elon Musk unveiled the car in March of 2016, but Tesla will show off the production version of the sedan in July. The summer premiere will offer the roughly 400,000 customers who preordered the vehicle a chance to see the final version before deliveries begin at the end of the year.

Binging with Babish: Fish Tacos from I Love You, Man

Adults Creativity Food
I Love You, Man is a timeless Rudd-Segel vehicle for comedy, romance, bromance, and for a few fleeting and beautiful moments, food porn. Fish tacos are shared amongst bros while they talk about about sex and stuff - don't you deserve the same? Show your best male-friend how much you care with a plate full of these tacos today.

How to Be Charming When Talking About Yourself

Adults Language Self Society
It's sometimes assumed that talking too much about ourselves is rude; and asking questions of others is polite and charming. But the distinction is not quite so simple. There are far better and worse ways of speaking about ourselves. We end up charming when we dare to reveal our vulnerabilities to others.

Neighbours: Explaining Canada Day to America

Adults History Politics World
Happy Canada Day!

How To Be A Good Listener

Adults Relationships Self
Listening is something we're very reluctant to do, not because we're lazy, but because we have never actually been taught how to do it properly, in a way that can be interesting and rewarding for us.

Bug Chef | David George Gordon // 60 Second Docs

Adults Culture Food
The Bug Chef, aka David George Gordon, released an insect-based cookbook in 1998 and has been cooking with bugs ever since, a traveling chef sauteing scorpions for cheering crowds. Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, two billion people are already eating bugs; Gordon's just bringing gourmets up to speed. As our population grows another billion in the next 40 years, Gordon warns that humans will have to find alternate protein sources to spare the environment -- and he thinks bugs are just the superfood we need.