Why Monkeys Can Only Count To Four
AdultsAnimalsLifePsychology...There’s an island in the Caribbean where David used to perform magic tricks for monkeys.
The Science of Going Viral
AdultsLifeMediaTechnology...When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.
12 Predictions for the Future of Technology
AdultsHistoryLifeTechnology...Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits.
The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
AdultsHistoryLifeScience...Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.
The History Of Crocs
YouthCreativityLifeStyle...Whether you rock them all summer for their comfortable cushion-like feel or despise their awkward shape and bright colours, Crocs have an interesting history.
Does Expensive Coffee actually taste better?
AdultsEducationFoodMedia...Coffee beans are one of the most confusing items to purchase, so over the past several weeks, I bought 20+ different kinds of coffee at different price points, visited a local roaster, tried roasting my own beans at home and tested a bunch of types of coffee in order to understand the flavor and price differences of coffee beans.
Inside the Illegal Ape Trade | Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller
AdultsAnimalsLifeNature...Mariana van Zeller follows the ruthless and heartbreaking business of the illegal trade of wild apes. But amidst the darkness, she encounters a beacon of hope – Congolese activists fighting tirelessly to protect these apes from vanishing forever.
How This Guy Runs a 5 and a Half Minute Mile...Backwards | WIRED
AdultsCreativityHumanLife...Ever tried running backwards? Meet Aaron Yoder, one of the world's fastest backward runners who can complete a reverse mile in five and a half minutes.
Why Steve-O risked his life over, and over, and over again
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology...You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.