Tired of Doomscrolling?
Adults Human
Being a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.
Happy News
Youth Human
De-Graft has this week's Happy News to brighten your week.
Historian Answers Wild West Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
Adults Human
Historian Mark Lee Gardner joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Wild West era.
The Infinite Stories of Hinduism: Crash Course Religions #5
Adults Human
What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.
What's the Difference Between Cults and Religion?: Crash Course Religions #3
Adults Human
What is a cult? How are cults different from religions? And why do many religious scholars say we shouldn’t even use that label? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why the line between cults and religions is much fuzzier than it seems.
Back-To-School: 4 Stories
Youth Human
Four kids. Four unique back-to-school journeys.
How Nine Nuclear Saboteurs Changed WWII
Adults Human
In Germany in 1939, the Uranverein, or “uranium club,” was trying to beat Oppenheimer to the bomb.
Joey Chestnut Answers Competitive Eating Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
Adults Human
Joey Chestnut, the number one ranked competitive eater in the world, visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about competitive eating. How do competitive eaters train?
How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2
Adults Human
When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?
Let's Talk About Food
Kids Human
Caitie is curious! She's asking her friends of all ages and abilities about what foods they like to eat...and what foods they DON'T.
You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?
Adults Human
Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?
Is Co-Sleeping REALLY Dangerous?
Adults Human
If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, AKA co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more complicated than you might think.
Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!
Adults Human
Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.
How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED
Adults Human
What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.
Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam
Adults Human
Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible
Adults Human
Democracy might be mathematically impossible
How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang
Adults Human
Our society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.
5 Ways CRISPR Is About to Change Everything
Adults Human
CRISPR-based gene therapies are already changing healthcare for things like sickle cell disease. But CRISPR is bigger than just medicine, and it could revolutionize everything from food and agriculture to green energy fuels to plastics.
Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites
Adults Human
Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.
How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED
Adults Human
Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.
This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague
Adults Human
The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.