Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
AdultsEducationMediaScience...On June 18th, 2023, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the wreck of the Titanic. Why? This simple experiment that you can do at home demonstrates the terrifying power of the ocean that ultimately ended Titan’s expedition.
How This Guy Became The Best Rock Skipper On The Planet | Obsessed | WIRED
AdultsFunHumanMedia...Kurt Steiner is record holding champion stone skipper—and a master of the physics that underpin the sport. A labor of love that's evolved into a world-class passion, see where Kurt harvests his preferred rocks, the qualities he seeks in them, and each factor he considers in order to throw like a pro.
Kung Fu, Star Trek and the Many Paths to Spirituality | Rainn Wilson
AdultsCultureEducationMedia...Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson.
Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic
AdultsMediaNatureTechnology...Executive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.
Why I Cook Meat Straight from the Freezer
AdultsFilmFoodMedia...One of the most annoying and frustrating problems as a home cook, is looking into the fridge on a weeknight and realizing either, the protein you got earlier this week is past the freeze-by date, you have no protein in the first place, or the pack of chicken you threw into the freezer is hours away from being thawed.
The Business Behind Kurzgesagt
AdultsHistoryMediaTechnology...In 2023, Kurzgesagt has existed for 10 years (which is insanely long in internet years).
Truth Decay
AdultsHistoryLifePsychology...Trust is eroding, in part, due to the over-abundance of opinion-based content; we must all develop better tools and habits for consuming information to regain a shared understanding of what is true.
The Science Behind James Cameron’s Avatar
AdultsCreativityMediaTechnology...James Cameron is diving into the deep: this time, into the oceans of an alien world. The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.
Veritasium's Derek Muller Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED
AdultsEducationFilmScience...Veritasium's Derek Muller answers the web's most searched questions about himself. Where did the name 'Veritasium' come from? Is Veritasium a real element? Where does Derek live? Is he married? What was Veritasium's first video? Derek answers all these questions and much more!
The Newsroom - New Hit TV Show
AdultsPhilosophyTVTelevision...Beginning scene of the new HBO series The Newsroom explaining why America's Not the Greatest Country Any Longer... But It Can Be.