How Do We Keep Life's Jenga Tower From Toppling?
Adults History
Human
Life
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.
How Uber won by messing up | Emil Michael
Adults Cities
Design
Society
“You’re not punished for failing, you’re punished for not trying.” Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success.
The Figure 8 Knot Has Never Failed. Why?
Adults Construction
Education
Physics
Science
Modern roped rock climbing, one of the nerdiest sports, relies almost entirely on a single type of knot for safety: the figure eight knot.
The Weight of “Nothing” Could Mean Everything (to Physics)
Adults Life
Psychology
Science
Deep in a Sardinian mine, researchers are constructing an experiment that hopes to solve what's known as The Worst Prediction In The History of Physics, and pin down the true identity of dark energy.
The one thing stopping jellyfish from taking over - Mariela Pajuelo & Javier Antonio Quinones
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Dig into why jellyfish populations have increased, and how leatherback sea turtles can help get their numbers under control.
Is Bigger Better?
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Elephants might be strong, but they are weak compared to ants because ants have certain advantages that allow them to outlift their larger competitors.
How A Nuclear War Will Start - Minute by Minute
Adults Human
Nature
Science
This video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.
Bear Grylls shows Bradley Cooper how to cross a ravine | Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Adults Environment
Life
Nature
Bear Grylls teaches Bradley Cooper how to cross a ravine. In Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Bear is taking it up a level by teaching his celebrity guests essential survival skills that they'll have to master and then prove they can use in a high stress situation.
Traybaked Pesto Pizza Pie | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
I'm so excited to share with you a brilliant recipe from my new cookbook, 5 Ingredients: Mediterranean!
The First-Ever Cargo Ship Powered By Green Fuel | Morten Bo Christiansen | TED
Adults Education
Environment
The shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climate crisis.
What Does IQ Actually Measure?
Adults Education
Science
A huge thank you to Emeritus Professor Cecil R. Reynolds and Dr. Stuart J. Ritchie for their expertise and time.
Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
Adults Education
Media
Science
On 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.
Why Can't I Grow More Teeth?
Adults Biology
Education
Human
How come sharks get to have endlessly regrowing teeth when humans only get one set our entire lives? And how come some other mammals get to cheat the system? From elephants to baboons, we'll learn why teeth don't grow back.
How to enter flow state
Adults Human
Psychology
Science
Explore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.
Why Do People Hate Koalas?
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
On the Internet, koalas get an unnecessary amount of hate, so let's debunk some of the most pervasive koala myths!
Experiencing the currents of the coral reef
Adults Life
Nature
Jeff Jenkins goes drift diving at Palancar Gardens, learning how to go with flow.
Fragrant Veggie Curry | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
If you ever find yourself coming to the end of your weekly shop with only a few odds and ends left in the fridge, Jamie's got the perfect hearty curry recipe for you!
The Power of an Image – and the Mind behind It | Misan Harriman | TED
Adults Education
History
Human
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.
The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics
Adults Education
Physics
Science
A 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.
Primitive Technology: Undercover Brick Workshop
Adults Education
Life
Nature
I built a thatched shelter to make bricks in so that they are protected from the rain before they are fired. Despite it being the dry season, it still rains unpredictably in this climate...