How Everyday Interactions Shape Your Future
Adults Human Life SelfA few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.
How to master your sense of smell
Adults Biology Human ScienceSome perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible only for sniffing out gas leaks.
The Business Behind Kurzgesagt
Adults History Media TechnologyIn 2023, Kurzgesagt has existed for 10 years (which is insanely long in internet years).
How Quantum Computers Break The Internet
Adults Creativity Science TechnologyA quantum computer in the next decade could crack the encryption our society relies on using Shor's Algorithm.
How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist
Adults Health Human PsychologyWhat if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
30 Days Building A Modern Underground Hut With A Grass Roof And A Swimming Pool
Adults Construction Life NatureToday we show how to build an underground house with a pool and decorations, including an underground living room.
Primitive Technology: Iron Bacteria Cement
Adults Construction Creativity EducationI developed a cement made from iron bacteria, then made pots from it to test its ability to set and not dissolve in water.
This one weird trick will get you infinite gold - Dan Finkel
Adults History Math PsychologyA few years ago, the king decided your life would be forfeit unless you tripled the gold coins in his treasury.
Truth Decay
Adults History Life PsychologyTrust 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.