How One Line in the Oldest Math Text Hinted at Hidden Universes
AdultsEducationHistoryHuman... A huge thank you to Prof. Geraint Lewis and Dr. Ashmeet Singh for helping us understand the applications of Non-Euclidean geometry in astronomy/cosmology.
Astronaut Tells The Story Behind Iconic Space Photos | WIRED
AdultsEducationHistorySpace... ESA Astronaut Tim Peake visits WIRED to have a look back at pivotal moments in the history of human space flight, captured in 8 unforgettable photographs.
The Woman Who Saved the World
AdultsHistoryLifeScience... On her way to winning the 2023 Nobel Prize for her pioneering work on mRNA vaccines, Katalin Karikó lived a life made for the big screen.
The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson
AdultsHistoryWriting Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.
How a young Bill Clinton made waves during his presidential campaign | Rewind the '90s
AdultsHistoryPoliticsWorld... New to the scene, here's how "Clinton's War Room" revolutionized media management in politics.
The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions (Clean Version)
AdultsHistoryHumanLife... A huge thanks to Dan Charles for writing a fantastic biography of Fritz Haber, for taking the time to talk to us about it, and providing valuable feedback.
Chernobyl's Radioactive Puppies Need Your Help!
AdultsAnimalsHistoryLife... Thirty seven years after the world’s worst nuclear disaster, an incredible population of dogs remains in Chernobyl.
Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others?
AdultsAnimalsHistoryNature... Explore the science of what attracts mosquitos, and find out why mosquitos bite some people more than others.
How Do We Keep Life's Jenga Tower From Toppling?
AdultsHistoryHumanLife... Some scientists believe we are in the middle of Earth’s sixth mass extinction: a big, precarious game of Jenga that involves every ecosystem on the planet.
The Power of an Image – and the Mind behind It | Misan Harriman | TED
AdultsEducationHistoryHuman... As a neurodivergent child going to school far from home, Misan Harriman found solace in the internet -- "an endless library of the extraordinary," as he calls it.
What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
AdultsHistoryHumanPolitics... Contrary 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.
In The Future, Death Will Be Different
AdultsHealthHistoryHuman... In the future, humans will likely die of a very different suite of causes than we do now, thanks to advances in healthcare, an aging population, and changes in the environment.
Life in Alaska: Keeping an eye out for salmon and bears | Alaska: The Next Generation
AdultsHistoryHumanLife... Joel Jacko checks the waterways filled with spawned salmon that are attracting an abundance of nearby animals and predators.
Who is the fastest creature in mythology?
AdultsCultureHistoryWriting... Witness the clash of mythology’s speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.
Building a Sled | Alaska: The Next Generation
AdultsConstructionHealthHistory... Daniel Apassingok, along with Chase and his family and friends help build a sled to help their every day lives.
Should More Species Be Extinct?
AdultsAnimalsEducationHistory... Watch these amazing rewilding videos from our friends at Planet Wild, in which they’re saving Europe’s cutest bird from extinction or resurrecting a dying forest.
Are solar panels worth it?
AdultsHealthHistoryTechnology... Today in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with most units paying for themselves in their first seven to 12 years and then generating further savings.
Why do some artists become famous?
AdultsArtHistoryHuman... Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.
4 epidemics that almost happened (but didn't) - George Zaidan
AdultsHistoryIndustryLife... What makes for an effective outbreak response? Explore successful systems from around the world that prevented epidemics.
1816: The year with no summer - David Biello
AdultsHistoryHumanWeather... Dig into geoengineering, which uses technology to manipulate Earth’s environments to counteract climate change.