What Happens if a Supervolcano Blows Up?
Adults Life
Nature
World
The Earth is a gigantic ball of semi-molten rock, with a heart of iron as hot as the surface of the Sun. Titanic amounts of heat left over from its birth and the radioactive decay of trillions of tons of radioactive elements find no escape but up.
There’s No Such Thing As “Warm-” Or “Cold-” Blooded
Adults Biology
Health
Life
The concept of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals is outdated because there are actually tons of different animal thermoregulation strategies.
Is capitalism actually broken?
Adults Business
Economy
Industry
People have become increasingly worried that the threats we face today, like climate change and rising inequality, can’t be solved by a capitalist economic system. So, is that true? And if it is, can we fix capitalism or do we need to tear the system down and build a new one from scratch? Explore the different types of capitalism and the role it plays in our society.
How to read music - Tim Hansen
Adults Education
Music
Writing
Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm).
The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In the Fall
Adults Education
Life
Nature
Want to learn more about the topic in this week’s video? Here are some keywords to get your googling started:
Leaf senescence, chlorophyll, carotenoid, anthocyanin
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Adults Food
Fun
History
If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there.
The hidden meanings of yin and yang - John Bellaimey
Adults Culture
Education
Life
The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy.
Which Healthcare System is Best?
Adults Health
History
Human
Are you ready for the understatement of the century? Health care is complicated. Across the 200 or so countries on Earth, there are a lot of different ways people receive health care.
Civilian Tries on NASA Spacesuit For the First Time
Adults Construction
Science
Space
How does WIRED's Brent Rose feel about being the first person outside of the space program to try on a pressurized space suit?
Adorable Seal Pup Starts to Explore
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Starting with a doggy paddle, this curious seal pup is taking his first dip into the icy Arctic waters, with a close eye from mum.
Protecting the Okavango Ecosystem | National Geographic
Adults Film
Life
Nature
From the air to the ground, innovations in science and technology are helping scientists explore an ecosystem of rivers that supply water to the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Primitive Technology: Rock-Throwing Catapult (Trebuchet)
Adults Creativity
Education
Nature
I built a trebuchet, a type of catapult that uses a counter weight to store gravitational potential energy which is then used to fire a projectile via a sling.
Why Weather Forecasts Suck
Adults Life
Nature
Weather
There are two types of rain, and one of them is almost impossible to forecast.
These companies with no CEO are thriving
Adults Business
Economy
History
Get to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies.
How Laws Affect Your Health: Crash Course Public Health
Adults Health
Life
Politics
If you’ve been paying attention to the news since, oh, say, 2020, then you’ll no doubt be aware that public health policy can often create tension.
Financial Advisor Answers Money Questions From Twitter
Adults Economy
Life
World
Kevin L. Matthews II, author and financial educator, answers questions from twitter about money and spending.
World’s Grumpiest Cat I Frozen Planet II I BBC Earth
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Dinnertime is a gamble for Pallas’s cats, and this one’s hangry. Relative to their body size, they have the shortest legs of any cat, which makes attacking prey in a timely fashion somewhat tricky…
Underground Labyrinth Of Badgers
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
Badgers are secretive creatures who have been seen by few. So how do these elusive animals live their lives?
Afternoon Tea Layer Cake | ONE
Adults Family
Film
Food
One pan, one book and one afternoon delight. Scones, tea, tinned custard and strawberries - it doesn't get much more British than that.
The Deadliest Virus on Earth
Adults Health
Human
Science
In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained from the sky in Europe, making foxes and other wildlife confused and very happy. Why?