Next Animation Studio
Smart carpet makes home safer for elderly
The smart carpet has plastic optical fibers underneath its surface. When people walk on it, the weight bends the fibers changing how much light the sensors receive to track movements. Signals are sent to a computer to analyze footstep...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - The Science of Skis
In skiing events like the downhill, slalom or ski jump it's often the skis that are bound to an athlete's feet--and the materials used to make them--that give these athletes an edge over the competition. U.S. Ski Team members Julia...
Next Animation Studio
Alzheimer's starts in people as young as 20, much earlier than previously thought
Researchers have found that signs of Alzheimer's disease can be seen in people who are as young as 20 years old.
The Noted Anatomist
Scapulothoracic joint: Muscles and nerves
A keynote tutorial that covers the clinical anatomy of muscles and nerves of the scapulothoracic joint.
Curated Video
The Many Benefits of Bamboo
This video provides an overview of the incredible versatility and significance of bamboo. From its use in construction and culinary arts to its cultural symbolism, bamboo proves to be a multifaceted plant that is not only practical but...
Catalyst University
Anatomy | Muscles of Facial Expression [Action, Origin, & Insertion]
In this video, we explore the major facial muscles, most of which are involved in facial expression. Also discussed are the origins, insertions, and actions.
Maddie Moate
How to make Paper out of Elephant Poo?! | Maddie Moate
Have you ever wondered how paper is made?! Well, we went to the Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park in Thailand to find out how they make their paper...from poo! Thank you so much to Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park for allowing us to come and film...
Catalyst University
Muscles of the Thoracic Wall
In this video, we will discuss the origins, insertions, innervations, and actions of the thoracic wall muscles.
Catalyst University
Extrinsic Tongue Muscles | Anatomy and Functions [O, I, N, A]
In this video, we explore the anatomy and functions of the major extrinsic tongue muscles including their origins, insertions, actions, and innervation.
Catalyst University
Superficial Back Muscles | Origins, Insertions, Actions, Etc
In this video, we discuss the structure, origins, insertions, innervations, and actions (and more) regarding the superficial bakc muscles (trapezius, latissimus dorsi, the rhomboids, and levator scapulae).
Science360
Clothing Power - Innovation Nation
Imagine charging your cell phone with... your clothes? Learn more about the development of this new technology on this episode of Innovation Nation.
Curated Video
Bulletproof Vests: How Strong Fibers Stop Bullets
Bulletproof vests are crucial protective gear worn by law enforcement, security personnel, and the military. These vests are made with advanced woven fibers such as Kevlar and vectran, which form a tight net to disperse the energy of...
Catalyst University
The Stress-Strain Curve EXPLAINED [for Ligaments & Tendons]
In this video, we discuss the meaning of the stress-strain curve for ligaments and tendons.
NASA
NASA | Laser Focus: The Receiver
To see how the Transmitter works, go here Opto-Mechanical Engineer Tyler Evans explains how the photons that bounce back from Earth are received and filtered by the ATLAS telescope. ATLAS is the primary instrument on board the ICESat-2...
Curated Video
Describe network protocols : Scalability of Network Programs
From the section: Programming TCP Clients and Servers In this section, we will learn about how to build TCP Servers and how it works. In this video, we will learn about scalability of network programs. • Learn about the threading model,...
Science360
Firesuits - Science of Speed
"Frightening" is how Jeff Gordon describes fire, even though he knows he's protected head to toe (and right down to his underwear) by fire-resistant Nomex fabric. Firesuits and the associated gear don't just protect drivers from fire,...
Catalyst University
Anatomy & Physiology of Muscle Spindles
In this video, we review GTOs and discuss the functions of muscle spindles in providing proprioceptive information about muscle length and preventing stretch-related muscle injuries.
Curated Video
The Pacemaker Potential of the SA Node and the AV Node
In this episode, I talk about how the Pacemaker Potential results in the signal that causes the heart to beat. I show how the greater conductance for Sodium ions in the Pacemaker Cells in the S.A. Node cause the cells to depolarize,...
Curated Video
Muscles for Locomotion - Section 34.3
What would the skeletal system be without muscles to move our bones. Muscles are an essential part of what makes us humans and in this lecture, I talk about the three types of muscle, and more importantly, how they work. How does muscle...
Maddie Moate
How to make Paper out of Elephant Poo!
Have you ever wondered how paper is made?! Well, we went to the Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park in Thailand to find out how they make their paper...from poo!
Curated Video
How Paper is Made
This video provides a brief history of paper, from its origins in ancient Egypt and China to its global production and use today. It explains the process of paper production and highlights the importance of recycling paper to protect...
Catalyst University
The Pupillary Light Reflex | Structure & Clinical Interpretation
In this video, we discuss the structure and physiology of the pupillary light reflex, a reflex arc that includes the optic nerves and oculomotor nerves (CNs II & III).
Science360
Tiny butterfly proboscis inspires big ideas - Science Nation
It's often a butterfly's wings that capture our attention, but scientists at Clemson University are intrigued with another part of the butterfly called the proboscis. It's an elongated tube-shaped, sucking mouthpart that the insect can...