The Figure 8 Knot Has Never Failed. Why?
Adults Construction Education Physics ScienceModern roped rock climbing, one of the nerdiest sports, relies almost entirely on a single type of knot for safety: the figure eight knot.
The Weight of “Nothing” Could Mean Everything (to Physics)
Adults Life Psychology ScienceDeep in a Sardinian mine, researchers are constructing an experiment that hopes to solve what's known as The Worst Prediction In The History of Physics, and pin down the true identity of dark energy.
Bear Grylls shows Bradley Cooper how to cross a ravine | Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Adults Environment Life NatureBear Grylls teaches Bradley Cooper how to cross a ravine. In Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Bear is taking it up a level by teaching his celebrity guests essential survival skills that they'll have to master and then prove they can use in a high stress situation.
The First-Ever Cargo Ship Powered By Green Fuel | Morten Bo Christiansen | TED
Adults Education EnvironmentThe shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climate crisis.
Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
Adults Education Media ScienceOn 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 to enter flow state
Adults Human Psychology ScienceExplore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.
The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics
Adults Education Physics ScienceA huge thank you to those who helped us understand different aspects of this complicated topic - Dr. Ashmeet Singh, Supriya Krishnamurthy, Dr. Jos Thijssen, Dr. Bijoy Bera, Dr. Timon Idema, Álvaro Bermejillo Seco and Dr. Misha Titov.
Penguin Siblings Race For Food | Growing Up Wild | BBC Earth
Adults Animals Nature WorldIn the harsh climate of Antarctica, Adelie penguin siblings take the term 'sibling rivalry' to a new level, their survival depends on it. Pitting the pair against each other will show the parents who is the fittest and most likely to make it in the wild.
How This Guy Became The Best Rock Skipper On The Planet | Obsessed | WIRED
Adults Fun Human MediaKurt 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.