SciShow
How NASA Gave Us a Better Mattress
New ReviewNASA scientists are said to have invented a lot of household items over the decades. Some, like Velcro, or Tang, or the first cordless power tools, are misattributions. But other claims are totally legit. And you probably own at least...
Be Smart
The History of Money (From Barter To Bitcoin)
Money. We all use it. But is it real? I mean, you can touch a coin or bill, but who decided that’s worth anything? And what about all those 1’s and 0’s getting swapped and traded by computers thousands of times per second? How are those...
SciShow
5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that.
SciShow
10 Fashion Trends That Are Super Dangerous
Fashion fads come and go—but did you know that some fashion trends are downright dangerous?
TED Talks
Marco Tempest: The electric rise and fall of Nikola Tesla
Combining projection mapping and a pop-up book, Marco Tempest tells the visually arresting story of Nikola Tesla -- called "the greatest geek who ever lived" -- from his triumphant invention of alternating current to his penniless last...
SciShow
High-Tech Masks: The Future of Face Coverings
Masks do wonders to stop the spread of infection and inhalation of harmful particles, and some new technology can make them both more effective and easier to clean.
SciShow
Who Really Invented the Radio
In the radio race, one inventor came out ahead while the other was overshadowed. Michael Aranda goes into the history of the radio and the many people who contributed to make the tool we use every day.
TED-Ed
Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them | TED-Ed
All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes that's OK -- if they don't work, don't fill a need or for any number of reasons. One of the fields where this...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How does the Nobel Peace Prize work? - Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth
Among the top prestigious awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figures and organizations in history. But how does the nomination process work? And who exactly is...
SciShow
Nikola Tesla Great Minds
Hank brings us the tale of the bizarre and eccentric genius with the crazy eyes who spent his life increasing awesome wherever he went, and contributed in some way to pretty much every cool invention you can think of. Nikola Tesla spoke...
SciShow
5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that.
SciShow Kids
The Coolest Machine Ever!
Jessi and Squeaks have a new invention to show you! They built it using what they know about simple machines and with a little inspiration from a cartoonist named Rube Goldberg!
Crash Course
Revolutions in Science and Tech: Crash Course European History
In the decades following World War II, life changed in many ways, and a fair number of those changes were for the better. Many of those improvements were driven by advances in science and technology, in fields like biology,...
Crash Course
Humans and AI Working Together
There’s been a lot of discussion about how automation is going to take people’s jobs and we don’t want to downplay that real impact, but today we’re going to focus on the benefits of humans and AI working together. Human-AI teams allow...
Bedtime History
The Paris Exhibition of 1889 | Exposition Universelle
New ReviewTravel back to 1889 and explore the Paris Exhibition, a world’s fair that celebrated art, science, and invention. Held to mark 100 years since the French Revolution, this international event brought people from all over the world to...
Bedtime History
Tesla's Lost Inventions | Simple History
New ReviewNikola Tesla had many inventions—but some of his most ambitious ideas never came to life. One of the most mysterious was his plan for wireless energy transmission using the massive Wardenclyffe Tower. Tesla believed he could send...
Curated Video
Nikola Tesla's Craziest Inventions
New ReviewNikola Tesla was known for his brilliance—and for pushing the limits of imagination. From wireless power and death rays to earthquake machines and remote control, some of his ideas were groundbreaking while others seemed ahead of their...
The Daily Conversation
The Future of the Internet
With worldwide Internet traffic set to triple between 2017 and 2021, we examine the near-term future of Internet Infrastructure—from 5G to prefabricated data centers to robotically-maintained server farms.
Bedtime History
The Story of Thomas Edison
Meet Thomas Edison, the inventor who lit up the world—literally! Known for creating the first long-lasting light bulb, Edison also helped invent the phonograph and early motion pictures. He had over 1,000 patents and believed that hard...
Bedtime History
Silicon Valley for Kids
Learn about Silicon Valley, the place where many of our favorite tech gadgets and apps were invented! We’ll talk about how it all started, the awesome companies that grew there, and the big ideas that make it so cool. You’ll also hear...
Curated Video
Benjamin Franklin
“Benjamin Franklin” gives a brief overview of Benjamin Franklin’s greatest accomplishments in science, politics, and civilian life.
The Business Professor
Business Setup - Employee and Intellectual Property Matters
When setting up a business, what are the major Employee and Intellectual Property Matters that must be addressed? n important part of your intellectual property strategy is implementing best practices in the area of employee policies and...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Invented The First Delivery Service?
This video is answering the question of who invented the first delivery service.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Invented Concrete?
This video is answering the question of who invented concrete.