What are the universal human rights?
Adults Philosophy PoliticsThe basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them-and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.
Why is my voice different when I hear a recording?
Adults Psychology Science HumanA weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, Kristina Bailey asks, "Why does our voice sound different when we hear an audio or video recording of it?"
5 Things You Can Make From Light Bulbs
Adults Design CreativityIf you have upgraded your house to energy efficient light bulbs, you might wonder what to do with those old bulbs.
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup
Adults Food CreativityInspired by his travels across Vietnam Donal has created this incredible Poached Chicken Noodle Soup or Pho Ga recipe which you can easily recreate in the comfort of your own home.
Blue - Da Ba Dee Remix
Adults Art Technology MusicThis is what happens when I get a go pro, launchpad s and Berklee Studio.
Effective Communication
Adults Education SocietyLearning how to better communicate and interact with others can really help to improve your life -- from ensuring you enjoy parties more to turning you into a roaring success magnet. Bestselling author of How to Succeed with People Paul McGee takes us through a host of different situations and explains how to deal with other people and get the best out of them.
Baseball Bat from Rough Sawn Lumber
Adults Design SportsIn this video I make a baseball bat from scratch, using maple and walnut. Most baseball bats are made with a solid piece of wood such as ash, hickory or maple, however I thought it would look really cool to add some walnut. So, I first got three boards, two maple and one walnut, that were at least 40 inches long.
Sand Mandala Time Lapse
Adults Art Creativity ReligionTraditionally it is believed that simply viewing a mandala and the symbols associated with it brings blessings of love, compassion and well-being to all. "Om Mani Padme Hum" is the mantra associated with this particular mandala - the mantra of compassion with the mandala of compassion.
Kid Builds A Homemade Motorcycle Out Of Junk
Adults Creativity Transportation"Son, once you get those training wheels off," Mark said, "I'll buy you your first motorcycle."
5 Delicious Apple Hacks
Adults Food CreativityCut your apples 5 times faster, and keep them from turning brown, with 5 delicious apple hacks!
Pan-Fried Salmon with Tomato Couscous | Jamie Oliver
Adults Food CreativityJamie has a super simple and healthy salmon recipe the perfect, tasty mid-week meal. Pan fried salmon with tender asparagus and courgette served on a bed of couscous mixed through with a sweet tomato salsa. Light, fresh and absolutely delicious.
The TRUTH About GHOSTS!
Adults History SpiritualityIn folklore, mythology, and modern media such as literary fiction, a ghost (sometimes known as a spectre [British English] or specter [American English], phantom, apparition, spirit, spook, or haunt) is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living.
Can you solve the prisoner hat riddle?
Adults Creativity MathYou and nine other individuals have been captured by super-intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids eating highly logical and cooperative beings. Unfortunately, they're not sure whether you qualify, so they decide to give you all a test. Can you solve this hat riddle? Alex Gendler shows how.
The First "Glowing" Sea Turtle Has Been Discovered
Adults Animals Biology NatureWhile filming coral off the Solomon Islands, David Gruber, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, encountered a "bright red-and-green spaceship." This underwater UFO turned out to be a hawksbill sea turtle, which is significant because it's the first time that biofluorescence has ever been seen in reptiles, according to Gruber. Gruber is now excited to learn more about this critically endangered species and how it is using biofluorescence.
Boeing: Lightest. Metal. Ever.
Adults Design TechnologyMicrolattice is the lightest metallic structure ever made. At 99.99% air, it's light enough to balance on top of a dandelion, while its structure makes it strong. Strength and record breaking lightness make it a potential metal for future planes and vehicles.
How Does A Sailboat Actually Work?
Adults Design Technology TransportationHow does a sailboat work? The standard idea is that the wind pushes the sails from behind, causing the boat to move forward. Although this technique is used at times, it is not the most efficient way to sail a boat (and it means the boat can never go faster than the wind). Lift is the key mechanism driving a boat forwards. As air flows over the sails, it moves faster over the outer side, creating lower pressure than on the inner side. This produces a force which is mostly to the side and a bit forwards.