Tiny Bombs in your Blood - The Complement System
AdultsBiologyHumanScienceHealth... One of the key players of our immune system is the complement system. An army of millions and trillions of tiny bombs, which work together in a complex and elegant dance to stop intruders in your body.
A brief history of cannibalism
AdultsHealthHistoryHumanCulturePsychology... Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.
Handmade Vs. Machine-Made Pasta And Meatballs
AdultsFilmFoodHealthCulture... Handmade versus machine-made pasta. Is one really easier than the other and can you taste the difference?
Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor
AdultsHealthHistoryHuman Learn about the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose experiments and discoveries changed medicine.
Could Your Phone Hurt You? Electromagnetic Pollution
AdultsHealthScienceTechnologyCybersecurity... Electricity is all around us, all the time. It makes our lives easier, safer, more fun and most of us never think about it. But is there such a thing as too much electricity? Electronic devices emit an electromagnetic field, which is suspected to cause cancer. We read countless sources on this topic to summarize the results of the latest research for you.
What makes TB the world's most infectious killer?
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanScience... Learn why tuberculosis, TB, is the world’s most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment.
What If We Just Burned All Our Trash?
AdultsHealthHumanNatureEnvironmentSociety... With Starbucks banning plastic straws and zero waste on trend, is the solution to plastic pollution and climate change burning all the trash?
I Waterproofed Myself With Aerogel!
AdultsHealthHumanScienceEngineering... Aerogel has extraordinary properties but it can be tough to work with. This video looks at modifying aerogels to take advantage of their unique characteristics.
What If We Burned All Trash on Earth?
AdultsHealthLifeWorldEnvironment... With Starbucks banning plastic straws and zero waste on trend, is the solution to plastic pollution and climate change burning all the trash?
Your body vs. implants - Kaitlyn Sadtler
AdultsBiologyHealthScienceBiotechnology... Why do medical implants like insulin pumps and prosthetic knees need replacement? Explore how the immune system fights implants and how new devices are trying to help.
Is Meat Bad for You? Is Meat Unhealthy?
AdultsAnimalsFoodHumanHealth... Over the last few years eating meat has increasingly been associated with health risks, like heart disease, cancer and an early death. How unhealthy is meat really?