Special PVC Instrument
AdultsCreativityGadgetsMusicArtEntertainmentMe 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?
AdultsTechnologyTransportationAutomotiveEnvironmentEnergyThe 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
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanWellnessScienceOur 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 WarmingMichael Bay would be proud. That's his philosophy on how to make feature films.
The North Face: Alex Honnold
AdultsLifeSportsAdventureNatureOn 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?
AdultsBusinessWorkEconomyMarketingWhy 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.
"Slap her": children's reactions
AdultsMasculinitySocietyWomenPsychologyWhat happens when you put a boy in front of a girl and ask him to slap her? Here is how children react to the subject of violence against women.
Are Video Games the future of Education?
AdultsEducationGamingTechnologyProblem-SolvingImagine a school where playing video games is encouraged during classes and may even replace exams. A new educational programme uses SimCity to test children on vital problem-solving skills.
Learning to Fly: Dimples and Golf Ball Design
AdultsDesignSportsEngineeringMeet Nick Nardacci, Titleist Senior Manager of Product Development - Aerodynamics and learn how dimples help the #1 Ball in Golf to fly.
How big is the ocean?
AdultsEcologyNatureEnvironmentOceanGeologyWhile the Earth's oceans are known as five separate entities, there is really only one ocean. So, how big is it? As of 2013, it takes up 71% of the Earth, houses 99% of the biosphere, and contains some of Earth's grandest geological features. Scott Gass reminds us of the influence humans have on the ocean and the influence it has on us.
Would You Take This Bet?
AdultsLifePhilosophyPsychologyPersonal FinancePsychological literature shows that we are more sensitive to small losses and than small gains, with most people valuing a loss around 1.5-2.5 times as much as a gain. This means that we often turn down reasonable opportunities for fear of the loss. However over the course of our lives we will be exposed to many risks and opportunities and this invariably means that taking every small reasonable bet will leave us better off than saying no to all of them.
What is dyslexia?
AdultsLanguageScienceEducationDisabilityNeuroscienceDyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't always the same. This difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily fit with labels like "normal" and "defective." Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain.
Behind the Magic: The Visual Effects of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
AdultsFilmVisual DesignEntertainmentWe are proud to present a sampling of of ILM's visual effects work for Marvel's blockbuster hit, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo.
Myths and misconceptions about evolution
AdultsEnvironmentHistoryWorldScienceBiologyEducationEvolutionHow does evolution really work? Actually, not how some of our common evolutionary metaphors would have us believe. For instance, it's species, not individual organisms, that adapt to produce evolution, and genes don't "want" to be passed on -- a gene can't want anything at all! Alex Gendler sets the record straight on the finer points of evolution.
How do pain relievers work?
AdultsHealthScienceBiologySome people take aspirin or ibuprofen to treat everyday aches and pains, but how exactly do the different classes of pain relievers work? Learn about the basic physiology of how humans experience pain, and the mechanics of the medicines we've invented to block or circumvent that discomfort.
How It's Made, Decorative Candles.
AdultsArtCreativityHow-toLook for the trademarked six-sided ribbon candle Dutch Garden design including the windmill, tulips, hummingbird, butterfly, flower and swan, it's always from Holland House Candles , Inc.
How art can help you analyze
AdultsArtProductivityEducationProblem-SolvingCan art save lives? Not exactly, but our most prized professionals (doctors, nurses, police officers) can learn real world skills through art analysis. Studying art like Rene Magritte's Time Transfixed can enhance communication and analytical skills, with an emphasis on both the seen and unseen. Amy E. Herman explains why art historical training can prepare you for real world investigation.
What are those floaty things in your eye?
AdultsBiologyNeuroscienceHealthSometimes, against a uniform, bright background such as a clear sky or a blank computer screen, you might see things floating across your field of vision. What are these moving objects, and how are you seeing them? Michael Mauser explains the visual phenomenon that is floaters.