Be Smart
Why Music Moves Us
How can simple sound waves cause so much emotion? I went from my comfy chair to the streets of Austin to investigate how it might be written into our neuroscience and evolution. Modern neuroscience says our brains may be wired to pick...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The hidden life of Rosa Parks
Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting its perpetrators. Her refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus ignited a boycott that lasted 381 days and helped transform...
Bozeman Science
Electric Circuits
In this video Paul Andersen explains how electric circuits contain different elements which can be connected in series or in parallel. The following four elements are explained in detail; emf, resistor, capacitor, and switch. The voltage...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Waiting for Godot"? - Iseult Gillespie
Two men, Estragon and Vladimir, meet by a tree at dusk to wait for someone named "Godot." So begins a vexing cycle where the two debate when Godot will come, why they're waiting and whether they're even at the right tree. The play offers...
Curated Video
Episode 7: Pentecostals & Charismatics | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Episode 7: Pentecostals & Charismatics | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Curated Video
Episode 6: Mormons, Adventists & Jehovah's Witnesses | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Episode 6: Mormons, Adventists & Jehovah's Witnesses | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Visual Learning Systems
Areas of Volcanic Activity
This video describes how volcanoes are often formed along tectonic plate boundaries, or over hotspots. The Ring of Fire is also illustrated.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Frank Gehry
FRANK GEHRY CANADIAN ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY IS WORLD RENOWNED FOR HIS FANTASTIC DESIGNS. OFTEN THEY ARE SWEEPING METALLIC GIANTS SUCH AS HIS FAMOUS GUGGENHEIM BUILDING IN BILBAO. HIS LATEST EDITION IS A SPANISH HOTEL.
Curated Video
Mastering the Art of the Impossible Jump
Agathe directs Vincent in a daring scene that requires him to jump between buildings, with coaching from Chau Belle and the Yamakasis. Learn the techniques and mindset needed to perform spectacular stunts and find out if movie jumps are...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Laban
LABAN THIS IS A STORY THAT BLENDS AN OLD STORY, ART AND ARCHITECTURE THE LABAN CENTRE IN SOUTH EAST LONDON IS HOME TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDING FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE. THE BUILDING IS CUTTING EDGE IN DESIGN AND PURPOSE BUILT FOR ITS...
Curated Video
Snake-Like Robot: Advancements in Microsurgery Technology
Scientists in Japan have developed a snake-like robot with electronic muscles made of polymer gel covered in gold. These muscles provide smoother movement compared to conventional electric motor actuators, making it ideal for...
Curated Video
Understanding and Predicting Landslides: Advances in Research and Techniques
This video highlights the efforts of researchers from Durham University's International Landslide Centre in understanding and predicting landslides. Through analyzing soil samples and using techniques like pressure shear measurement and...
Curated Video
The Impact of Technology on Sports: Improving Accuracy and Enhancing the Fan Experience
This video discusses the impact of technology on sports, specifically in terms of statistics and referee decision-making. It highlights the use of advanced algorithms and computer-generated images to track player movements and provide...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Temple Mount
TEMPLE MOUNT THE TEMPLE MOUNT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE NOBLE SANCTUARY , IS A RELIGIOUS SITE IN THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM. IT S THE HOLIEST SITE FOR JUDAISM, BUT ALSO HOLDS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE IN THE MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN WORLD. TODAY BOTH...
Curated Video
Understanding Heat Waves: Causes, Impacts, and Preparation
This video discusses the definition and causes of heat waves, as well as the increase in their frequency due to global warming. It provides tips on how to stay cool during a heat wave, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and...
Curated Video
Convection
The transfer of heat in a fluid by movement of the fluid itself. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
Embryo
An animal foetus in the earliest stages of development - in humans, in the first eight weeks after fertilisation. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Oscillate
To vary from one extreme to another, generally with a regular interval. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Seismic waves
Sound-like waves that travel through the ground from an earthquake or other source of vibration. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Absorption
In digestion, absorption is the movement of nutrients and other food chemicals from the gut into the bloodstream, which takes place in the small intestine. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds...
Curated Video
Transform boundary
Also called a conservative boundary, a region where two tectonic plates slide against each other. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Epicentre
The position on the Earth's surface directly above the point at which an earthquake originates. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Seafloor spreading
The spreading of the seafloor around mid-ocean ridges as new rock is formed in between two tectonic plates. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Magnetic force
A force acting between magnets or moving electric charges. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...