Why Reality is a “Controlled Hallucination”
AdultsEducationScienceTechnology...There have always been hints that the brain wasn’t evolved to track objective reality, but a new, incredibly popular theory in neuroscience takes everything one step further. Not only is your brain not built for reality, you’ve never even experienced it. Noted Science Zaddy Kyle Hill explains “predictive processing.”
Primitive Technology: Making Charcoal in a Closed Pot
AdultsCreativityEducationNature...I made charcoal in a clay pot by putting wood in it and heat the pot externally effectively making it like a retort.
The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology...Emotions, please take center stage 🌟 Our friend Tony Hale is in our signature National Geographic yellow chair to chat with Dr. Lisa Damour about the science of emotions.
Computer Skills For Teens: Cyberbullying
YouthCybersecurityHow-toSocial Media...Learn a little about how to keep online bullies from ruining your time on the internet.
How Does Birth Control Work?
AdultsEducationHumanTechnology...There are huge varieties of birth control methods because there are lots of different ways to disrupt the process of sperm-egg fertilization.
This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe
AdultsEducationEnvironmentScience...Black holes might create infinite universes while destroying time and space.
Primitive Technology: Geopolymer Cement (Ash and Clay)
AdultsConstructionCreativityEducation...I have made wood ash cement before under the assumption that it was the calcium in the ash that gave it its cementitious properties...
Think Like An Engineer: Let's Design A Solution
KidsCreativityExperimentsHow-to...Squeaks, Jessi, and the gang are designing a raft for their friend Juniper. They'll think like engineers and learn how to create a design that solves their problem.
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.
Computer Skills For Teens: Social Media Etiquette
YouthEducationHow-toSocial Media...Without our usual visual cues, online interactions can sometimes lead to serious miscommunications. Learn a few tips to avoid this.