The First-Ever Cargo Ship Powered By Green Fuel | Morten Bo Christiansen | TED
Adults Education EnvironmentThe shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climate crisis.
Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
Adults Education Media ScienceOn June 18th, 2023, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the wreck of the Titanic. Why? This simple experiment that you can do at home demonstrates the terrifying power of the ocean that ultimately ended Titan’s expedition.
How to enter flow state
Adults Human Psychology ScienceExplore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.
The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics
Adults Education Physics ScienceA huge thank you to those who helped us understand different aspects of this complicated topic - Dr. Ashmeet Singh, Supriya Krishnamurthy, Dr. Jos Thijssen, Dr. Bijoy Bera, Dr. Timon Idema, Álvaro Bermejillo Seco and Dr. Misha Titov.
Penguin Siblings Race For Food | Growing Up Wild | BBC Earth
Adults Animals Nature WorldIn the harsh climate of Antarctica, Adelie penguin siblings take the term 'sibling rivalry' to a new level, their survival depends on it. Pitting the pair against each other will show the parents who is the fittest and most likely to make it in the wild.
How This Guy Became The Best Rock Skipper On The Planet | Obsessed | WIRED
Adults Fun Human MediaKurt Steiner is record holding champion stone skipper—and a master of the physics that underpin the sport. A labor of love that's evolved into a world-class passion, see where Kurt harvests his preferred rocks, the qualities he seeks in them, and each factor he considers in order to throw like a pro.
How Species Make and Break Friendships
Adults Animals Human LifeCommunity ecology is the study of interactions between different species of living things, and lets ecologists examine the effects of predator-prey relationships, parasites, and mutually beneficial interactions. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll examine the myriad interspecies interactions with examples, see how keystone species impact their environment and explore how communities rebuild when they are disrupted, through the lens of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Everything is about to change.
Adults Artificial Intelligence Education ScienceWe can’t ignore it any longer. Generative A.I. like ChatGPT is going to change everything. It already is. Here’s what the future looks like from my vantage point.
What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
Adults History Human PoliticsContrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.
The Most Dangerous Weapon Is Not Nuclear
Adults Biotechnology Economy ScienceA breathtaking scientific revolution is taking place – biotechnology has been progressing at stunning speed, giving us the tools to eventually gain control over biology. On the one hand solving the deadliest diseases while also creating viruses more dangerous than nuclear bombs, able to devastate humanity.