TED Talks
Matt Kenyon: A secret memorial for civilian casualties
In the fog of war, civilian casualties often go uncounted. Artist Matt Kenyon, whose recent work memorialized the names and stories of US soldiers killed in the Iraq war, decided he should create a companion monument, to the Iraqi...
TED Talks
Jennifer Lin: Improvising on piano, aged 14
Pianist and composer Jennifer Lin gives a magical performance, talks about the process of creativity and improvises a moving solo piece based on a random sequence of notes.
TED Talks
TED: A rare galaxy that's challenging our understanding of the universe | Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil
What's it like to discover a galaxy -- and have it named after you? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil lets us know in this quick talk about her team's surprising discovery of a mysterious new galaxy type.
SciShow
The First Few Moments That Physics Can't Explain
Although science has provided astounding insights into the origins of the universe, we're still not quite sure what happened in those very first few moments.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi
Ancient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi...
SciShow
Why Do You Feel Like You’re Being Watched?
Sometimes it just feels like someone is staring at you, even if you can’t see them. It can be annoying, but our brains have a reason for it.
Crash Course
How To Become An Engineer: Crash Course Engineering #45
Hopefully this course has gotten you excited about all the things we can do with engineering. If so, today we’re going to try to help you answer a very important question: how do you become an engineer? What are the steps? What kinds of...
SciShow
Understanding Trypophobia: The Fear of Holes
In this SciShow dose, Michael Aranda explains mystery behind trypophobia.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Infinity according to Jorge Luis Borges | Ilan Stavans
What would it be like to have a limitless memory? Can the meaning of life be found in an infinite library? Is time a labyrinth or a single moment? Jorge Luis Borges explored these questions of infinity in his many works. His body of...
SciShow
Quantum Tunneling Takes a Surprisingly Long Time
Quantum tunneling happens when a particle seemingly teleports across a barrier. But despite how instantaneous this event sounds, recent research suggests that it doesn’t happen nearly as fast as you might think.
SciShow
You Read More Slowly As You Get Older — Here's Why
Researchers have noticed a decline in reading ability starting in your 40s. And learning more about why this happens might help us tell the difference between healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do animals see in the dark? - Anna Stockl
To human eyes, the world at night is a formless canvas of grey. Many nocturnal animals, on the other hand, experience a rich and varied world, bursting with details, shapes, and colors. What is it, then, that separates moths from men?...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to write the perfect crime, according to Agatha Christie | Jamie Bernthal
With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human drama, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her eccentric detectives, clever clues, and simplified suspects...
Crash Course
The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-Continent from 1526 to (technically) 1857. While John teaches you about this long-lived Muslim empire, he'll also look at the idea of...
SciShow
Is There a Safe Way to Use Your Phone and Drive
Using your phone while you're driving isn't a great idea, but people still do it all the time anyway! So why do our brains tell us it's ok to take our attention off the road? Are other distractions, like eating or talking to passengers,...
SciShow
Mars Colony Plans
Hank is all about Mars, and Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has some plans for colonizing the Red Planet that have got Hank very excited.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Euclid's puzzling parallel postulate - Jeff Dekofsky
Euclid, known as the "Father of Geometry," developed several of modern geometry's most enduring theorems--but what can we make of his mysterious fifth postulate, the parallel postulate? Jeff Dekofsky shows us how mathematical minds have...
Crash Course
Planning & Organization: Crash Course Study Skills
The best way to make sure you're making the most of the time you have is to start off well organized. This week we're talking about planning and organizational systems and how to set yourself up for success.
Crash Course
Memory: Crash Course Study Skills
An essential part of learning and studying is remembering things, so this week Thomas explains some of how your memory works so that you can spend less time working against your memory's limitations and more time playing to its real...
Crash Course
Taking Notes: Crash Course Study Skills
The first step in honing your new study skills is to take better notes. This week Thomas will tell you everything you need to know to come to class prepared and find a note-taking system that will help you retain and review like a champ.
Crash Course
Telescopes
Today Phil explains how telescopes work and offers up some astronomical shopping advice.
Curated Video
France Negotiating
New ReviewNegotiating in France is all about business. Verbal agreements are seldom binding in France. While written agreements are essential, developing trust is key to preserving long-term, fluid business relationships. Review nuances and tips...
Curated Video
France Management Practices
New ReviewFrench managers negotiate a delicate balance between their wish to elude bureaucracy and their need to work with structure. Learn how managers combine an attention to detail with a uniquely French laissez-faire approach. Review how...
Curated Video
Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified - Spanning Tree Terminology - The Bridge
New ReviewIn this video, learn key STP terminology, such as bridge, root bridge, and BPDU.