Next Animation Studio
Iodine I131: effects on health and prevention with Iodine tablets
This animation explains how radioactive Iodine is absorbed in the body and how taking Iodine tablets can prevent its carcinogenic effects. It also explains side effects of Iodine tablets.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Richard Koo - A "Balance Sheet Recession"
Nomura Research Institute's Richard Koo says that what the world is experiencing right now, a "balance sheet recession," is different from traditional recessions. However, Japan recently experienced a similar type of recession, and Koo...
PBS
Would Your Neighbors Save You From a Flooding Home?
Climate change is amplifying extreme weather events like hurricanes, heatwaves and other disasters. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of how best to prepare for this stuff? Moving inland? Buying flood insurance?...
Next Animation Studio
Goal line technology to debut at Club World Cup
World Soccer body FIFA has announced it will introduce goal-line technology at the Club World Cup in Japan. Fifa secretary Jerome Valcke called the technology, which will be used during goalmouth incidents to determine whether the ball...
TLDR News
The UK & Japan's New Trade Deal Explained - Britain's First New Deal Since Brexit - TLDR News
Yesterday the UK and Japan announced that they'd provisionally agreed to a trade deal. Considering Brexit is supposed to be all about reaching new trade deals, this first one is a big step for Britain, the first new deal in 50 years. So...
Financial Times
Groucho Marx and the JPX400
The index was meant to showcase Japan's best companies but Leo Lewis says investors might be better off looking at the companies being booted off the list.
Coto Japanese Academy
How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese - Jikoshoukai
Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Having this language knowledge early in your Japanese study will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues.
Jabzy
Colonization of Taiwan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Colonization of Taiwan
Curated Video
How America Prepared for Nuclear War
This is the untold story of how the US prepped citizens for a potential atom-bomb Armageddon.
Espresso Media
Garwin: The History of FAS and the Future of Nuclear Weapons
Garwin part 8/11: This video features a conversation about the history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and their work in reducing nuclear dangers and advocating for civilian control of nuclear technology. It also discusses...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The "Strange World" of a Balance Sheet Recession
In part 1 of INET's interview with Richard Koo, he lays out the ideas behind a "Balance Sheet Recession," and discusses why the monetary policy QE 2 won't work
Next Animation Studio
Huge international fleet conducts drills around Taiwan and South China Sea aimed at China
Three aircraft carriers from the U.S. and U.K. combined with a helicopter carrier from Japan to conduct exercises north of Taiwan in the same weekend that China made a record number of incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone.
PBS
Can Tattoos Be Taboo?
When did tattoos shift from counterculture to mainstream? Are they okay? At what point is your tattoo considered cultural appropriation? Explore these questions and more as Danielle dives into the origin of tattoos around the world.
Jabzy
French Campaign Against Korea - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the French Campaign Against Korea
Limonero Films
Kodak: A Lesson in Innovation and Disruption
This video tells the story of Kodak's downfall due to its failure to adapt to the digital photography revolution. It highlights how Kodak, a once dominant force in the industry, missed crucial opportunities to innovate and embrace...
Jabzy
The Struggle for Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Struggle for Central Asia
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: The historical background behind the video game
What is the history behind the video game and what happened? How did they settle on early medieval Chinese history? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 1
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Back To The Moon: Elon Musk speaks at a space conference
After a quiet half a century since the last Apollo mission landed on the moon, Associate Professor Alan Duffy takes us inside the new space race. What are Elon Musk's plans for the moon? What is the space conference like in Adelaide?...
Barcroft Media
Adorable Snow Monkeys Bathe in Hot Springs: CUTE AS FLUFF
Relaxed Japanese monkeys take a bath in the hot springs of Hells Valley. Filmed in the Jigokudani Monkey Park, wild Japanese macaques more commonly known as snow monkeys live in the valley during the winter. Jigokudani translates as...
Next Animation Studio
U.S., Britain hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea
Reuters reports that the United States and Britain held their first joint drills in the South China Sea since Beijing built island bases in the disputed waters.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Adam Posen: What Japan and the UK Demonstrate about Macroeconomic Stimulus
Welcome to our new video series called "New Economic Thinking." The series will feature dozens of conversations with leading economists on the most important issues facing economics and the global economy today. This first episode...
Jabzy
Zen Buddhists at War - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Zen Buddhists at War
Espresso Media
Garwin: Inside the Historic Site of Nuclear Weapon Assembly
Garwin part 4/11: This video provides a glimpse into the historical significance of Los Alamos, the site where the first atomic bomb was assembled during the Manhattan Project. The video also touches on the transition from the Manhattan...
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Next steps and thoughts on the entertainment industry
What historical game would these developers like to work on next? Is the real creativity in games compared to television and film? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 5