Why Does Salt Make Food Taste Better?
Adults Education
Food
Science
Salt doesn’t just make things salty! It has a lot of different effects on how we perceive flavors!
Crash Course Philosophy Preview
Adults Education
History
Human
Coming in February 2016, Hank hosts Crash Course Philosophy, produced in association with PBS Digital Studios.
Why are insects important?
Adults Industry
Life
Nature
Insects pollinate plants. While bees and butterflies get all the credit, moths, wasps, ants and beetles are also pollinators. Insects are integral to our food systems as one-third of food crops depends on the important work of pollinators.
Public Speaking For Beginners
Adults Education
Life
World
The video looks at being organized and concise, making direct eye contact, using fewer notes to speak more extemporaneous, using simple slides for visual aids, and a confident posture, gestures, and voice.
Summer of Soul | National Geographic
Adults Culture
History
Life
Nominated for Best Documentary at this Sunday’s Oscars, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), shines a light on the importance of history and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.
A riddle of ice and fire dragons - Henri Picciotto
Adults Culture
History
Writing
It’s your first day as Center Realm’s official cartographer, and you’ve already got a big problem.
Why Farmers Can’t Legally Replant Their Own Seeds
Adults Nature
Politics
Society
When farmers purchase a patented seed variety, they sign an agreement that they will not save and replant seeds produced from the seed they buy.
How to Choose a School | How to College | Crash Course
Adults Education
Human
Life
In this episode of Crash Course: How to College, Erica helps us think about how to best choose the right school for us.
Dolphins Use Stingays to Hunt Octopus | Ocean Giants | BBC Earth
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
These crafty dolphins are exploiting sting rays to hunt for their favourite snack – octopus!
Exploring Iceland in Winter | National Geographic
Adults Nature
Travel
World
National Geographic Photographer Kiliii Yuyan traverses Iceland and captures fascinating photos & videos of its landscape in low light conditions. Paid content for OPPO.
Roast Lamb | Jamie Does Marrakesh
Adults Family
Film
Food
Part 3/3 || In the final part of Jamie's trip to Marrakesh be discover the incredible lengths locals go to to make delicious lamb.
Watch this if you're scared of snakes - Andrew Whitworth
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Travel around the world to visit some of nature’s most incredible snakes: vipers, and find out which are the most dangerous.
We WILL Fix Climate Change!
Adults Future
Science
World
Our home is burning. Rapid climate change is destabilizing our world. It seems our emissions will not fall quickly enough to avoid runaway warming and we may soon hit tipping points that will lead to the collapse of ecosystems and our civilization.
Could a solar storm destroy modern civilization? - Fabio Pacucci
Adults Education
Science
Space
Explore the science of solar storms, and find out why they occur and just how prepared we are for a major event.
Dolphin Gang War | Ocean Giants | BBC Earth
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
There is a darker side to dolphin communication... Watch as two gangs of male dolphins face off against each other, using synchronised clicks and jaw-clapping to intimidate the other gang.
The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
Adults History
Human
Writing
Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.
How Horses Save Humans From Snake Bites
Adults Animals
Nature
Science
To make antivenom, you first need to collect venom from the world’s most deadly snakes.
Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything
Adults Education
Environment
Science
Water can dissolve more substances than anything else on earth...so why doesn't it dissolve everything away?
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
Adults Food
Human
Science
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
What is Urban Planning?
Adults Education
Human
Life
Today we’re going to talk about urban planning — which is the design and regulation of space within urban areas.