World's Lightest Solid!
Adults Construction
Media
Science
Aerogels are the world's lightest (least dense) solids. They are also excellent thermal insulators and have been used in numerous Mars missions and the Stardust comet particle-return mission.
You Don’t Want to Live Forever
Adults Biology
Human
Science
The idea of immortality has long been a prominent fixture in storytelling, and serves as a much sought after goal even here in real life.
The lovable (and lethal) sea lion - Claire Simeone
Adults Animals
Media
Science
Plunge into the ocean’s depths to take a closer look at the sea lion’s hunting skills, and to learn more about how climate change is affecting its habitat.
The mysterious science of pain
Adults Biology
Health
Science
Explore the biological and psychological factors that influence how we experience pain and how our nervous system reactions to harmful stimuli.
"Safe Haven"
Adults Art
Film
Media
Varok Saurfang realizes that that if he is to secure a future for the Horde, he must reach out to the one who led it in the past.
Classic Tarte Tatin
Adults Family
Film
Food
As part of our 20 Years of Jamie celebrations, we’re bringing you this beautiful, rustic Tarte Tatin that Jamie made on his trip to the French Pyrenees.
How Sustainable Plantations Help Save Uganda’s Decimated Forests
Adults History
Human
Life
Sustainable forestry is helping the country electrify, cutting down on firewood use—and providing livelihoods.
Is the EU Democratic? Does Your Vote Matter?
Adults Human
Politics
World
Being a citizen of the European Union means that many aspects of our lives are regulated by a weird entity. It feels like a huge bureaucracy is making decisions over our heads. How democratic is the EU really and does your vote actually affect anything?
What Can The Most Powerful Satellites Really Do?
Adults Science
Space
Technology
How powerful are satellites up in space right now? What can they do to help us on Earth?
My Video Went Viral. Here's Why
Adults Culture
Data Science
Human
My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.
Can you spot the problem with these headlines?
Adults Business
Human
Media
Puzzle through a set of hypothetical health studies and headlines and see if you can spot what’s misleading about the headline.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Adults Culture
Human
Psychology
The Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.
The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god
Adults Art
Culture
Religion
Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world.
Strawberries & Cream Crepes In 15 Minutes Or Less.
Adults Family
Film
Food
Celebrate the mom in your life with these creamy, Mother’s Day inspired crepes. They’re as easy as signing up for GEICO, where you could save 15% or more on car insurance.
How to Make Tiramisu
Adults Family
Film
Food
One for the weekend friends! We couldn't take Gennaro all the way to Italy without indulging in this classic. This is also one of the recipes we had as a popular request for Gennaro to make from you guys!
The Side Effects of Vaccines - How High is the Risk?
Adults Health
Human
Science
Vaccines are one of our best tools to prevent dangerous diseases, but they come with side effects. So would it be safer not to vaccinate?
What If Earth Only Had One Season?
Adults Science
Weather
World
Everyone loves the summer season, but what if it was gone? What if Earth only experienced winter?