TED Talks
TED: The breakthrough power of young leaders | Mohan Sivaloganathan
Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the CEO of a nonprofit, he shares surprising lessons on adaptability and accountability,...
TED Talks
TED: How to disagree with respect — not hate | Spencer J. Cox
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. He shows how this idea sparked a viral campaign ad...
TED Talks
TED: Why isn't the climate movement voting? | Nathaniel Stinnett
Millions of people say they care deeply about climate change ... yet they're not showing up at elections to turn their concern into political power, says environmental voting advocate Nathaniel Stinnett. He explains why increasing voter...
TED Talks
TED: The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma
In 2022, physicist Tammy Ma and the team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a scientific breakthrough decades in the making: fusion ignition, or the combining of two atoms to generate more energy out of a reaction than...
TED Talks
TED: How farmworkers are fighting extreme heat | Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez
Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workplace exploitation, farmworker Gerardo Reyes Chávez has teamed up with farm manager Jon Esformes for a unique partnership. Learn how their...
TED Talks
TED: Democracy requires disagreement. Here's how to do it better | Bret Stephens and Yordanos Eyoel
As authoritarian leaders challenge democratic institutions around the world, some people are questioning whether democracy is even the best political system. In a wide-ranging conversation, writer Bret Stephens and social entrepreneur...
TED Talks
TED: Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan
Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is essential to creating AI-powered...
TED Talks
TED: The innovators building Africa's thriving tech scene | Peace Itimi
“A new reality has emerged, one where ambitious Africans are writing their own stories as builders and as innovators,” says business storyteller Peace Itimi. Taking us inside Africa’s booming tech scene, she highlights the trailblazing...
TED Talks
TED: The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice | Aline Sousa
The improper handling of waste is the third largest source of methane emissions in the world, says Aline Sousa, but waste pickers like her help reduce this environmental impact. She dives into the monumental effort of the...
TED Talks
TED: How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice
Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares where she learned these key qualities of successful leadership, offering three lessons for anyone who wants to overcome...
Amoeba Sisters
Gene Expression and Regulation
Join the Amoeba Sisters as they discuss gene expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. This video defines gene expression and explains how gene expression relates to gene regulation before going into examples of gene...
Amoeba Sisters
Enzymes: Before the Bell Biology
Time before the bell to try 7 questions focused on enzymes? You'll also get answers complete with illustrations and explanations while music plays in the background. This particular video focuses on enzyme vocabulary (such as active...
Amoeba Sisters
Experimental Design Review: Before the Bell Biology
Time before the bell to try 9 questions focused on experimental design? You'll also get answers complete with illustrations and explanations while music plays in the background. This video is helpful in reviewing experimental design...
Amoeba Sisters
Cell Organelles and Structures Review
Join Pinky and Petunia of the Amoeba Sisters in a review game video! This video provides clues for the viewer to guess the cell organelle or structure before revealing it. As a bonus, towards the end of the video, you'll have the...
PBS
Inside a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon where Hamas is gaining popularity amid war
The killing of a top Hamas leader shook a Middle East already ten months into a brutal war. It has also galvanized Palestinian populations beyond Gaza and the West Bank, especially in Lebanon, long home to both political and armed groups...
PBS
Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling
In 2022, the Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting who could carry a concealed gun. The landmark ruling was seen by Second Amendment supporters as a huge victory and by gun control advocates as opening the...
PBS
Companies dig the deepest depths to mine valuable metals from the ocean floor
Mankind has mined the earth’s surface for thousands of years. Now there’s a furious race to find even more metal that will enable the world’s energy transition away from fossil fuels. In Papua New Guinea, one company is digging what may...
PBS
Papua New Guinea locals concerned over deep-sea mining’s impact on culture and environment
The companies that create technology used on a daily basis often run into traditional cultures and the environment that sustains them. In a previous report, videographer Edward Kiernan and special correspondent Willem Marx introduced us...
PBS
Papua New Guinea leaders struggle to monitor deep-sea mining activities off its coast
The kind of deep-sea mining that we've examined this week is only legally permitted inside a country's territorial waters. The only country on earth to allow it so far is Papua New Guinea. Videographer Edward Kiernan and special...
PBS
Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America
While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans. William Brangham spoke with Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, to learn...
PBS
How some popular European destinations are trying to deter tourists from pouring in
Summer vacation time is fast vanishing, but this season was expected to break records worldwide, with billions of people breaking out their suitcases, sandals and swimsuits. But while tourism is a huge money maker, more destinations are...
SciShow Kids
Winter Activities! | SciShow Kids Compilation
In this SciShow Kids compilation, Jessi and Squeaks revisit some of their favorite winter activities and learn a little science along the way.
SciShow Kids
Antarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth! | SciShow Kids
If you think it's cold outside where you are, you should try living in the coldest place on Earth: Antarctica! Learn why it's a desert even though it's very cold, and about awesome animals like seals and penguins.
SciShow Kids
Penguins, Birds That Fly in Water! | SciShow Kids
Squeaks and Jessi are learning all about the animals that live at the bottom of the world, including penguins - emperor penguins, macaroni penguins, and more! We learn why penguins look like they're all dressed up, and what kind of food...