Humans Living Alongside Brown Bears
Adults Human
In the remote Japanese island of Hokkaido, salmon is abundant, attracting both brown bears and fishermen alike.
Why do some artists become famous?
Adults Human
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.
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do | Gus Worland | TED
Adults Human
Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much.
The science of super longevity | Dr. Morgan Levine
Adults Human
Science can’t stop aging, but it may be able to slow our epigenetic clocks.
Showing Confidence
Kids Human
Confidence is when you believe in yourself and your abilities, or the abilities of others!
Your Body Killed Cancer 5 Minutes Ago
Adults Human
Somewhere in your body, your immune system just quietly killed one of your own cells, stopping it from becoming cancer, and saving your life. It does that all the time.
Ancient Humans Made Millions Of These - We Don’t Know Why
Adults Human
The Acheulean handaxe was the most common tool of early humans, but we still don’t know what the heck they used it for.
How Caffeine Accidentally Took Over The World
Adults Human
Plants don't make caffeine just for us, so what DO they make it for?
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? - Andrew Smith
Adults Human
Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century.
The Amazing AI Super Tutor for Students and Teachers
Adults Human
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen.
The Smallest Sculptures In The World
Youth Human
The artist Willard Wigan has been making sculptures for six decades, and yet his entire body of work could fit in the palm of your hand.
Why Is Generation Alpha So Important?
Youth Human
What is generation Alpha? And why are population experts talking about them?
Why We Haven’t Learned More In 101 Years Of Trying
Adults Human
Almost everything we know about the reproductive practices of European eels comes from a genius study conducted more than 100 years ago.
Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didn’t?
Adults Human
Explore the prevailing scientific theory of why crooked teeth and impacted wisdom teeth are recent developments in human evolution.
How Your Immune System Works
Youth Human
Today, we are finding out how your immune system works through a science experiment!
How Everyday Interactions Shape Your Future
Adults Human
A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.
How to master your sense of smell
Adults Human
Some perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible only for sniffing out gas leaks.