Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
Adults History
Science
Technology
The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.
Psychiatrists Can't Agree About This New Disorder
Adults Health
Human
Psychology
Prolonged grief disorder recently debuted in both of the two manuals that clinicians use to diagnose psychological conditions. But the DSM and the ICD don't completely agree on what it is.
Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans
Adults Food
World
Dig into how rice became a staple in the world’s diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.
Experiencing the Rich History and Food of Canada's Season of Bounty
Adults Film
Food
Media
Nat Geo Photographer Matthieu Paley heads to the Maritime Provinces and Quebec in Canada during the season of bounty to connect with the land and rich history through people and food.
Jamie's Hug in a Mug | Microwave Mug Cake | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
Something different for the new year, a delicious dessert bigging up the microwave; this is my very own homemade mug cake, cooked in minutes!
Do Gut Microbes Control Your Personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe | TED
Adults Biology
Health
Human
Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders.
The Rainiest Place On Earth
Adults Science
Weather
Huge thanks to Okouchi-San and Dr. Sakai and everyone at NIED and the Large Scale Rainfall Simulator for their time, expertise and access to this amazing facility.
Baby Tamarin Tries to Escape Ocelot
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
An ocelot is only twice the size of a house cat, but to these tiny tamarins it's a giant. It could kill each of them with a single bite!
How This Guy Makes the World's Best Puzzle Boxes | Obsessed | WIRED
Adults Construction
Creativity
Gaming
Kagen Sound is an artisan of remarkable skill, engineering and constructing incredibly intricate puzzle boxes made entirely of wood.
How Do We Get Energy? (Chemical Reactions): Crash Course Biology #26
Adults Education
Science
Cells need energy to power the chemical reactions that keep their microscopic cities running, and most of that energy comes from a chemical called ATP.
Do expensive Eggs actually taste better?
Adults Family
Film
Food
Today, we settle a question I've been wondering about for years: Do expensive eggs actually taste better?
Inside Jay Pharoah’s antifragile mindset
Adults Art
Human
ay Pharoah is known best for his impressions, but he’s got a lot more going on.
Was Evacuating Fukushima a Mistake?
Adults Science
Weather
World
I explored the Fukushima Exclusion Zone for 10 days in the April of 2023. When I was there, I was honestly shocked by the amount of contamination.
The Best Keyboard, According to Science
Adults Design
Human
Science
o become a master of coding, start your college journey with Study Hall!
How to know if you're being selfish (and whether or not that's bad) - Mark Hopwood
Adults Human
Psychology
Self
Explore a classic philosophical debate and decide: is it human nature to be selfish? And if so, is it possible to overcome it?
Inside The Sunny Center of a Hurricane
Adults Life
Nature
Weather
To learn more about how Florida International University is revolutionizing what we know about hurricanes, visit https://FIU.edu
Why is the middle of a hurricane sometimes so clear and calm?
Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
Adults Education
Science
Self
Is your future already written? Do your past, present, and future all exist right now? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes.
Raja Ampat: The Last Stronghold of Healthy Coral Reefs | National Geographic
Adults Life
Nature
World
Paid content for @Prada. Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the seas, and for good reason.
Gennaro's Tagliatelle Alfredo
Adults Family
Film
Food
Gather round everyone, Gennaro's back with another classic... tagliatelle Alfredo! Rich, creamy, and topped with parmesan, the dish is as beautiful as it is simple. Bellissimo!
Can a Simple Brick Be the Next Great Battery?
Adults Education
Science
Technology
The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of the world's fossil fuel use.