The Glass Age, Part 1: Flexible, Bendable Glass
Adults Science TVBe amazed as Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman introduce us to a whole new way of thinking about glass. Learn the history of glass innovation and watch incredible demonstrations of bendable optical fiber and thin, ultra-flexible glass.This is the Glass Age, where materials science is constantly pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for glass-enabled technology and design.
Rollercoaster bezichtiging in Ermelo
Adults Creativity MarketingEvery day during the whole of December, customers of ABN AMRO will have the opportunity to generate light-hearted publicity for their homes. One of them was building a roller coaster in the home of one of our clients to create extra attention. Customers looking for help selling their homes can sign up at http://www.huizenpromoter.nl Other activities are: bannering on websites, Facebook ads, posters in bus stops, mega billboards near the highway, airplane banners etc. We are doing this to help our clients sell their house more quickly.
Climate Science: What You Need To Know
Adults Global Warming ScienceLearn the basic science of climate change in 24 easy steps.
Sparks from Falling Water: Kelvin's Thunderstorm
Adults Physics TechnologyThe physics behind Kelvin's Thunderstorm explained. No, it is not a practical way of generating electricity, which is why we use turbines at hydro stations.
Light Balance, Britain's Got Talent
Adults Art Creativity TechnologyThe Ukranian dance troupe of seven, who are making their debut performance in Asia, is part of the mall's line-up of Christmas events and activities. They will be performing from Nov 28 to Dec 7.
Haunting Drone Footage Captures Views Of "The Abandoned City Chernobyl" That Is Left To Decay
Adults Film Global WarmingChernobyl is one of the most interesting and dangerous places I've been. The nuclear disaster, which happened in 1986; the year after I was born, had an effect on so many people, including my family when we lived in Italy. The nuclear dust clouds swept westward towards us. The Italian police went round and threw away all the local produce and my mother rushed out to purchase as much tinned milk as possible to feed me, her infant son.
How Were the Pyramids Built?
Adults Construction History SocietyThe most common misconception about the pyramids is that they were built by slaves. Recent archeological evidence suggests they were instead constructed by paid workers. Some may have performed this work as a form of tax payment for several months of the year. Skilled engineers would have planned and orchestrated the building. An estimated 10,000-20,000 people would have been working on a pyramid at any one point in time. They were well fed and provided with shelter near the pyramids. Plus their burial sites close by indicate they were respected and were not slaves.
Why Your Brain Is In Your Head
Adults Biology Human NeuroscienceHave you ever wondered why the brain is located where it is?
How many universes are there?
Adults Science SpaceThe fact that no one knows the answer to this question is what makes it exciting. The story of physics has been one of an ever-expanding understanding of the sheer scale of reality, to the point where physicists are now postulating that there may be far more universes than just our own. Chris Anderson explores the thrilling implications of this idea.
The Meaning of Life, explained by 3rd Graders
Adults Life PhilosophyAt 6 years old, your whole life stretches ahead of you.
Pan - Official Teaser Trailer
Adults Film MarketingOffering a new take on the origin of the classic characters created by J.M. Barrie, the action adventure follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny-to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
Bionic Eye Allows A Blind Man To See After 33 Years.
Adults Biotechnology DisabilityLarry Hester, 66, has been blind for half his life from a condition called retinitis pigmentosa. In September, 2014, an electronic stimulator was surgically implanted in his left eye. On October 1st, 2014 Duke eye surgeon Dr. Paul Hahn turned it on for the first time. While the device does not restore vision in the normal sense, it provides light-and-darkness differentiation.
Time-Lapse: Build Your LEGO Christmas!
Adults Construction ReligionWatch Australia's largest LEGO Christmas Tree being built! Check it out this Christmas
Watch One Of The World's Largest Solar Farms Get Built
Adults Global Warming TechnologyWhen complete, the 550-megawatt Topaz Solar Farms will have more than 8 million modules installed. The project will cover 4,700 acres in San Luis Obispo County and will provide enough electricity equivalent to powering more than 180,000 average California households.