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Let's Talk About Food

Kids Human
Caitie is curious! She's asking her friends of all ages and abilities about what foods they like to eat...and what foods they DON'T.

You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?

Adults Human
Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?

Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!

Adults Human
Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.

How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED

Adults Human
What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.

Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam

Adults Human
Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.

Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible

Adults Human
Democracy might be mathematically impossible

How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang

Adults Human
Our society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.

Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites

Adults Human
Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.

How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED

Adults Human
Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.

This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague

Adults Human
The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.

Beautiful Hands

Kids Human
An ode to the beauty of what our hands can create, Beautiful Hands pairs gentle language with illustrations made of hand and thumbprints.

Is Cold Water Swimming Good For You?

Youth Human
Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits – potentially improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain, according to researchers.

Why Does Hitting Your Funny Bone Feel...Funny?

Youth Human
Explore the complex anatomy of the elbow, and find out why hitting your funny bone causes such an odd and painful sensation.

7 Ways Humans Change Color

Adults Human
We're all used to our bodies being more or less the color they always are.

Why fish are better at breathing than you are - Dan Kwartler

Adults Human
Explore how fish use their gills to breathe, and how these processes make them some of the most efficient breathers on Earth.

Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength

Adults Human
‪@jewel‬ says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.

The Unique Bond Between Humans And Dogs

Youth Human
Whilst some puppies are in tune with their humans, 18-week-old Willoughby – the miniature schnauzer – has other ideas...