The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it)
AdultsBiologyPsychologyNeuroscienceHumanHeart racing, palms sweating, labored breathing? No, you're not having a heart attack -- it's stage fright! If speaking in public makes you feel like you're fighting for your life, you're not alone. But the better you understand your body's reaction, the more likely you are to overcome it. Mikael Cho advises how to trick your brain and steal the show.
This Skiing Video Is So Bonkers You're Excused If You Think It's A Video Game
AdultsLifeNatureSportsEntertainmentGamesCandide Thovex conquers France's Val Blanc resort in a mind-blowing clip titled "One Of Those Days 2." He races in and out of what appears to be forbidden territory and straight into the crazy zone.
Deep ocean mysteries and wonders
AdultsEcologyEnvironmentNatureScienceOceanWildlifeIn the deepest, darkest parts of the oceans are ecosystems with more diversity than a tropical rainforest. Taking us on a voyage into the ocean -- from the deepest trenches to the remains of the Titanic -- marine biologist David Gallo explores the wonder and beauty of marine life.
There's No Such Thing As Cold
AdultsPhysicsWeatherScienceEducationYou've felt cold before. Sometimes it's cold outside. But what if I told you that "cold" isn't real? There's no substance or quantity called "cold" in science. We can't measure the amount of "cold" in something. Instead it's about what's NOT there. In this week's video, learn the difference between heat and temperature, why a wind makes us feel colder, and what it's like to live as a mass of jiggling atoms. This is the physics of cold.
Music as a language - Victor Wooten
AdultsLanguageMusicMusic is a powerful communication tool--it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language--by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible.
Wanna Know People's Internet Password? All You Need To Do Is Just ASK
AdultsCybersecurityInternet CultureSoftware EngineeringTechnologyThe 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
AdultsDisabilityTechnologySocietyPsychologyBe 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?
AdultsFoodScienceExperimentsGreg 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
AdultsScienceWorldPsychologyPhilosophyGravity. 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.
Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na'vi real languages?
AdultsBooksFilmLanguageCultureWritingEntertainmentWhat 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
AdultsArtConstructionDesignArchitectureInteresting way of connecting wood beams.
Guy Plays Typewriter As An Instrument With Orchestra, Makes A Good TYPE Of Music
AdultsGadgetsMusicArtEntertainmentThe composer, Leroy Anderson, was kinda famous for writing pieces with this sort of audio-visual synergy.
Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 2
AdultsFilmMarketingEntertainmentUltron 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
AdultsHistorySpiritualityPhilosophyReligionCultureThe 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
AdultsPhysicsScienceTechnologyDoes quantum entanglement make faster-than-light communication possible?
This Is The Most Epic Disney Medley A Cappella You Will Ever Listen To
AdultsFilmMusicEntertainmentThe performers Peter Hollens and Alex G are absolutely talented.