How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Luis Von Ahn | TED
Adults Education
Human
Technology
When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions (Clean Version)
Adults History
Human
Life
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.
The best pregnancy test used to be this frog ... no, really - Carly Anne York
Adults Animals
Nature
Science
Dig into how African clawed frogs can help detect human pregnancy, and how their use in experiments had unintended consequences.
Why Do Weeping Willows Weep?
Adults Life
Nature
Most trees reach for the sun – but not the weeping willow. Why?
Touring a unique terraced backyard farm | Farm Dreams
Adults Food
Human
Nature
Indy tours a unique terraced backyard farm, and picks farmer Eric’s brain on keeping plants cool.
Crispy Prawn Parcels
Adults Family
Film
Food
This dish is so delicate, yet full of flavour! All you'll need is flour, water, and salt for the dough – add in some eggs and harissa paste with the prawn filling and you've got an absolute bundle of joy.
CRISPR's Next Advance Is Bigger Than You Think
Adults Biology
Science
Technology
You've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms.
The World's Longest Beak
Adults Animals
Media
Nature
The sword-billed hummingbird has exclusive access to food that other birds simply cannot reach, but having such a long bill does have its drawbacks.
Nutritionist Answers Health Questions From Twitter
Adults Education
Environment
Food
Nutritionist Dr. David Katz joins WIRED to answer your nutrition questions from the internet. How do you change your metabolism? What’s the best diet for health and longevity?
0:12 / 12:36 The Future of Botany: Crash Course Botany #15
Adults Environment
Life
Nature
We’ve learned a lot about plants throughout this series, but there’s much more to discover. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll peek into the future of botany.
This Stir Fry Framework changed my life.
Adults Family
Film
Food
Being a home cook is hard, but this stir fry framework can help make your life easier.
Chernobyl's Radioactive Puppies Need Your Help!
Adults Animals
History
Life
Thirty seven years after the world’s worst nuclear disaster, an incredible population of dogs remains in Chernobyl.
Why So Many Ladybugs Don't Look Like Ladybugs
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Ladybugs are red with black spots, right? Well, not always. There's a lot of genetic and evolutionary reasons that they can be different colors with wacky patterns.
Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others?
Adults Animals
History
Nature
Explore the science of what attracts mosquitos, and find out why mosquitos bite some people more than others.
Yes, this is how we know the Earth is slowing down
Adults Education
Science
Space
Without eclipses, our world would be a lot different because eclipses give us the ability to do science we otherwise wouldn’t be able to.
You're a Dream of the Universe (According to Science)
Adults Education
Science
Space
Absolutely everything you think about yourself and the universe could be an illusion. As far as you know, you are real and exist in a universe that was born 14 billion years ago and that gave rise to galaxies, stars, the Earth, and finally you. Except, maybe not.