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Meet Disco the incredible talking budgie

AdultsAnimalsLanguageNaturePets
When budgies mimic their owners they are simply doing what they would do in the wild. They learn their names from their parents and also the distinct calls of their family.

Why Hamsters Can Manage So Much Food Inside Its Cheeks

AdultsAnimalsFoodBiologyScience
The X-ray camera reveals that these cheek pouches actually extend all the way down to the animal's hips, thus explaining how the hamster manages to eat so much (and so quickly).

Wanna Know People's Internet Password? All You Need To Do Is Just ASK

AdultsCybersecurityInternet CultureSoftware EngineeringTechnology
The original form of hacking (social engineering) still works like a pro.

This "Be My Eyes" App Lets People With Sight Guide Blind People Over Video Chat

AdultsDisabilityTechnologySocietyPsychology
Be the eyes for a blind person in need of help remotely through a live video connection if you are sighted or be assisted by the network of sighted users if you are blind. Be My Eyes is all about contributing to and benefiting from small acts of kindness, so hop on board and get involved!

Does Sound Affect Taste?

AdultsFoodScienceExperiments
Greg foot creates an experiment from his kitchen to see if the sounds we listen to can affect the way we taste things.

What's invisible? More than you think

AdultsScienceWorldPsychologyPhilosophy
Gravity. The stars in day. Thoughts. The human genome. Time. Atoms. So much of what really matters in the world is impossible to see. A stunning animation of John Lloyd's classic TEDTalk from 2009, which will make you question what you actually know.

How Many Smells Can You Smell?

AdultsBiologyGeneticsHumanScience
How do we smell?

Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na'vi real languages?

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What do Game of Thrones' Dothraki, Avatar's Na'vi, Star Trek's Klingon and LOTR's Elvish have in common? They are all fantasy constructed languages, or conlangs. Conlangs have all the delicious complexities of real languages: a high volume of words, grammar rules, and room for messiness and evolution. John McWhorter explains why these invented languages captivate fans long past the rolling credits.

Traditional Japanese Wood Joinery Is An Act Of Art

AdultsArtConstructionDesignArchitecture
Interesting way of connecting wood beams.

Guy Plays Typewriter As An Instrument With Orchestra, Makes A Good TYPE Of Music

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The composer, Leroy Anderson, was kinda famous for writing pieces with this sort of audio-visual synergy.

Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 2

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Ultron returns to cause even more trouble for our heroes in another trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron," in theaters May 1!

The hidden meanings of yin and yang

AdultsHistorySpiritualityPhilosophyReligionCulture
The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy. The yin, the dark swirl, is associated with shadows, femininity, and the trough of a wave; the yang, the light swirl, represents brightness, passion and growth. John Bellaimey explains why we all contain the spirit of yin and of yang -- and how we can achieve a balance of both in our lives.

Quantum Entanglement & Spooky Action at a Distance

AdultsPhysicsScienceTechnology
Does quantum entanglement make faster-than-light communication possible?

This Is The Most Epic Disney Medley A Cappella You Will Ever Listen To

AdultsFilmMusicEntertainment
The performers Peter Hollens and Alex G are absolutely talented.

Special PVC Instrument

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Me performing a medley of recognizable songs on my PVC Pipe Instrument (2.0) inspired by the Blue Man Group at the Del Rey South Talent Show at LMU.

Hydrogen cars: Ready for the roads?

AdultsTechnologyTransportationAutomotiveEnvironmentEnergy
The technology for vehicles powered by fuel cells is established, and is set for market. However, the biggest challenge will be to make sure the fuel is available when the cars are available.

How a wound heals itself

AdultsBiologyHealthHumanWellnessScience
Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins to repair itself through a complex, well-coordinated process. Sarthak Sinha takes us past the epidermis and into the dermis to investigate this regenerative response.

Camera Captures The Dramatic Moment A Fireworks Factory Explodes In Colombia

AdultsFilmLifeMediaEntertainmentGlobal Warming
Michael Bay would be proud. That's his philosophy on how to make feature films.

The North Face: Alex Honnold

AdultsLifeSportsAdventureNature
On January 15, 2014, Alex Honnold free-soloed El Sendero Luminoso (The Shining Path) in El Portrero Chico, Mexico in a little over 3 hours. The climb rises 2,500 feet to the summit of El Toro. It could be the most difficult rope-less climb in history.

Why do competitors open their stores next to one another?

AdultsBusinessWorkEconomyMarketing
Why are all the gas stations, cafes and restaurants in one crowded spot? As two competitive cousins vie for ice-cream-selling domination on one small beach, discover how game theory and the Nash Equilibrium inform these retail hotspots.

The Oldest Living Things In The World

AdultsLifeNatureWorldBiologyScience
What is the oldest living thing in the world?