Just how small is an atom?
Adults Physics ScienceJust how small are atoms? And what's inside them? The answers turn out to be astounding, even for those who think they know. This fast-paced animation uses spectacular metaphors (imagine a blueberry the size of a football stadium!) to give a visceral sense of the building blocks that make our world.
Superbugs: The Empire Strikes Bacteria
Adults Biology HealthAre we entering the post-antibiotic era? Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the rise, with millions of infections reported every year and thousands of deaths. How does antibiotic resistance work? How did we get here? And what can we do in the future to make sure that papercuts don't spell a death sentence?
Freeline Skates are Strangely Awesome
Adults Creativity SportsIf rollerblades and ripsticks had a baby, this is what they would look like. These crazy inline skates are like mini skateboards for each foot! We spent a day with Light and ??? cruising the streets of Taipei on their freeline skates. These guys kill it on a longboard as well.
4K Footage | SpaceX Launches
Adults Space Technology TransportationEnjoy SpaceX launch footage in Ultra HD 4K. All footage used in this video was shot in 4K. If your connection is slow, toggle to 1080 HD for smoother playback.
The beginning of the universe, for beginners
Adults History Space PhysicsHow did the universe begin -- and how is it expanding? CERN physicist Tom Whyntie shows how cosmologists and particle physicists explore these questions by replicating the heat, energy, and activity of the first few seconds of our universe, from right after the Big Bang.
Will 3D Printing Change Everything?
Adults Future Gadgets TechnologyHow will 3D printing change our world?
The Ingenious Design of the Aluminum Beverage Can
Adults Business ProductivityBill details the engineering choices underlying the design of a beverage can. He explains why it is cylindrical, outlines the manufacturing steps needed to created the can, notes why the can narrows near it lid, show close ups of the double-seam that hold the lid on, and details the complex operation of the tab that opens the can.
Beaker Ball Balance Problem
Adults Internet Culture PhysicsThis problem has made the rounds on the internet but I felt it deserved a treatment like this.
Downhill MTB Course Preview on Technical French Trail
Adults Film SportsClaudio Caluori is back for a new year of World Cup course previews. A new track awaits the world's fastest as they make their way to Lourdes, France, for the opening round of the UCI MTB World Cup. Join Claudio with special guest, Lo�c Bruni, as they take to the French hillside for the first course preview of 2015.
What Color is the Universe?
Adults Physics SpaceWhen you stare up at the night sky, you might think that the universe is really black, but that's just because our eyes aren't sensitive enough to see the billions and billions of multicolored stars out there. Ever wonder why certain stars are certain colors? And what color is our sun, really? If we looked at enough stars, could we figure out the average color of the universe?
Why do honeybees love hexagons? - Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson
Adults Animals NatureHoneybees are some of nature's finest mathematicians. Not only can they calculate angles and comprehend the roundness of the earth, these smart insects build and live in one of the most mathematically efficient architectural designs around: the beehive. Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson delve into the very smart geometry behind the honeybee's home.