If you had the chance to be immortal, would you take it?
AdultsEthicsPhilosophyPsychologyScienceExplore different philosophers’ ideas on immortality and dig into their theories about the positives and negatives of eternal life.
Why Grass Grows Better Under Trampolines
AdultsEnvironmentGardeningNatureScienceIf you’ve ever owned a backyard trampoline –or jumped on someone else’s– you might have noticed that the grass underneath it is longer and lusher than the grass in the rest of the yard. It’s not just that that grass isn’t getting mowed… in fact, when it does get mowed, you can see the weird effect even better! Instead there's something else –something shadier– going on here.
One neuroscientist’s deep dive into perception and reality | Christof Koch
AdultsNeuroscienceScienceEverything you experience is filtered through your brain, and everyone’s brain is different. Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you.
The Science of Making Fruits and Veggies Last Longer | Jenny Du | TED
AdultsEnvironmentFoodInnovationScienceIt's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges?