A popular way to cook broccoli removes important nutrients
Adults Food ScienceBroccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables. However, boiling it takes many of those essential nutrients out. There's a simpler way to cook it and retain all the nutrition. Following is a complete transcript of the video.
A neuroscientist explains how being bilingual makes your brain more robust
Adults Human Language NeuroscienceMarian Sigman, a neuroscientist and author of "The Secret Life of the Mind: How Your Brain Thinks, Feels, and Decides," explains how babies that grow up bilingual will have brain functions that might be superior to those children that only speak one language.
Who am I? A philosophical inquiry - Amy Adkins
Adults Philosophy Psychology SelfThroughout the history of mankind, the subject of identity has sent poets to the blank page, philosophers to the agora and seekers to the oracles. These murky waters of abstract thinking are tricky to navigate, so it's probably fitting that to demonstrate the complexity, the Greek historian Plutarch used the story of a ship. Amy Adkins illuminates Plutarch's Ship of Theseus.
Everything we know about the iPhone 8 - including a total redesign
Adults Design TechnologyApple hasn't officially announced anything yet, but there are lots of rumours out there about what to expect from the next iteration of the company's flagship device. Since it's the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone, we will likely see some big changes. Here's what we think we know so far.
Revolutionizing Heart Surgery With Virtual Reality
Adults Biology Health TechnologyHave you ever wondered what it would be like to take a ride through the human body on the Magic School Bus? Well, a new bit of virtual reality technology is taking that concept and applying it to medical training. Doctors can now teleport inside the human heart and practice surgery over and over again, and this training could revolutionize the future of health care.
Kid Yoga Teacher | Tabay Atkins // 60 Second Docs
Adults Health Spirituality Sports11-year-old Tabay Atkins is America's youngest yoga teacher, and his purpose is giving back. After his mother beat cancer when he was just 6, Tabay picked up yoga, realizing the practice that helped his mom heal could make a difference for others. Once he completed a 200-hour teacher training, Tabay began teaching three free classes (donations appreciated) every week. Now, students of all ages flock to his studio to honor the divine spirit in him -- and themselves.
The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci
Adults History PhilosophyWhat is the best life we can live? How can we cope with whatever the universe throws at us and keep thriving nonetheless? The ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism explains that while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Massimo Pigliucci describes the philosophy of Stoicism.
What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi
Adults History Human ScienceAncient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi examines a fascinating branch of science known as biological anthropology.
THE EMOJI MOVIE Trailer 1 - 3 (2017)
Adults Art Creativity FilmThe Emoji Movie Trailer 1 + 2 + 3 (2017) | Watch the official trailer & clip compilation for "The Emoji Movie: Express Yourself", an animation movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis, T.J. Miller & Marlon Brando, arriving July 28, 2017 !
Binging with Babish: Tampopo Ramen
Adults Creativity FoodTampopo is a genre-bender ahead of its time, affectionately referred to as a "ramen western". Like spaghetti western. But Japanese. Hence the ramen. It's a play on words, you don't get it. This 1985 foodie flight of fancy features a 'ramen master', who artfully studies and mindfully consumes his bowl of steaming noodles and broth.
How to make 'cloud eggs' - Instagram's newest obsession
Adults Food Internet Culture Social MediaInstagram has changed the way we think about food. Food trends like Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino have people lining up to get the newest, prettiest food products, just for that photo opportunity. If you're looking for your next Instagram food post, look no further than the newest trend, "cloud eggs." Here's how to make them.
Turning Wood Into A Bowl
Adults Art Creativity DesignThe Netherlands-based artist Thomas Anton Geurts has created a tumbling bowl from walnut, cherry, and hard maple. The three materials contrast with each other perfectly, allowing Geurts to create a trippy looking 3D arrangement. Article
Painting Self-Portrait In Front Of The Mirror
Adults Art Creativity"Around 3 hours of trial-and-error for a loose but recognizable result." Article
Meet NASA's new class of astronauts
Adults Science TechnologyMore than 18,300 candidates applied to be astronauts in NASA's latest class-smashing the record of 8,000 applicants in 1978-and only 12 got the job. Here's who made the cut.