TED Talks
An Astrophysicist on a Mission to Uncover the Secrets of Space
In the past decade, astronomers have discovered interstellar objects, including a 2014 meteor that collided with Earth and 'Oumuamua in 2017. These objects, moving too fast to be bound by the Sun's gravity, have sparked questions about...
TED Talks
TED: 3 rules to help you build a successful business | Julissa Prado
Have an idea you're yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, explains how she was inspired by the Latino and immigrant communities she grew up in -- and shares 3 principles that guide her in her work.
TED Talks
TED: Time is running out on climate change. The metaverse could help | Cedrik Neike
The metaverse could be our key to making real progress in the fight against climate change, says engineer Cedrik Neike. Examining how AI-powered modeling eliminates the trial and error of wasteful industries, he explores how this...
SciShow
Why Does Physics Love Donuts? | Compilation
Unfortunately, the universe isn't made of sugarcoated fried dough. However, here are a few ways donuts are still managing to find their way into the physical world.
SciShow
Fighting Carbon With Carbon
To reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, some researchers are taking carbon capture technology to the source(s) — for example, slurping up CO2 before it ever leaves the power plant that made it. But that's not all! Some...
PBS
The Croc That Ran on Hooves
In the Eocene Epoch, there was a reptile that had teeth equipped for biting through flesh, its hind legs were a lot longer than its front legs and instead of claws, its toes were each capped with hooves. How did this living nightmare...
TED Talks
TED: The renewable energy revolution happening in Ukraine | Maxim Timchenko
What's it like keeping the lights on during war? Ukrainian energy executive Maxim Timchenko shares how his company has diversified Ukraine's power structures to survive Russian attacks, highlighting the resilience of renewable energy....
SciShow
Should We Be Raising Kids Barefoot?
While most of us only think about our shoes in terms of how they complete our outfits, there's a lot more impact that your choice of footwear can have on your life. Turns out that shoes can change how your feet grow and develop. So is it...
SciShow
Birds Are A Quick Fix For Your Anxiety
Tweeting may not decrease your stress, but the twitter of some birds just might. And can we make people forget their memories?
SciShow
8 Incredibly Brilliant Spiders
They get a rap for being spooky, but whether it’s building bridges across rivers or solving puzzles, spiders are way cooler than you might think. Many have smart or elaborate features that allow them to do some pretty extraordinary...
SciShow
Why is Organized Crime Buying Sand?!
Some might call sand coarse, rough and irritating, but there’s no denying that it’s used everywhere: from glass to asphalt, sand is a key ingredient for all sorts of materials in construction and technology. But this heavy reliance on...
SciShow
Why Lizards Don't Run Marathons
Lizards tend to scurry around in short bursts rather than running long distances, and the reason why might be nearly as old as life on land. Hosted by: Stefan Chin
SciShow
What's Causing That Stitch in Your Side?
What's the deal with that sharp pain in your side when you're trying to win that marathon? SciShow has the answers! Hosted by: Hank Green
TED Talks
TED: Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland
Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission to advocate for...
TED Talks
TED: How to fund real change in your community | Rebecca Darwent
Is there a way to give back that benefits everyone? Citing the success of collective giving practices from around the world, philanthropic advisor Rebecca Darwent asks donors to let communities lead decision-making, ushering in a new era...
SciShow Kids
Let's Look at Constellations! | How We Study Space | SciShow Kids
Today, Jessi and Sam the Bat take a look at constellations. Humans have been looking up at the sky for a long time and seeing all kinds of pictures hidden in the stars!
PBS
A community overwhelmed by opioids
At the epicenter of America's opioid epidemic, Huntington, West Virginia’s
growing addiction problem has overwhelmed everyone from first responders to
business owners to newborns. So far, the city's robust efforts to fight
back...
Curated Video
Obama: Trump Lacks Temperament, Judgment
President Barack Obama is harshly criticizing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a rally in North Carolina, saying he has proven over and over again that he is unfit to lead the country.Obama says in his races with...
Curated Video
Obama: Trump Lacks Temperament, Judgment
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus064900President Barack Obama is harshly criticizing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a rally in North Carolina, saying he has proven over and over again that he is unfit to lead...
Curated Video
Phelps trades gold for games at 'Call Of Duty' celebration
MICHAEL PHELPS GOES FROM GOLD TO GAMES AT 'CALL OF DUTY' CELEBRATIONMichael Phelps is going from Olympic gold to video games -- with a trip to a "Call of Duty" fan event in Inglewood, California. The 23-time gold medalist was among the...
Curated Video
USA: I-M-F - WORLD ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OUTLOOK
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International Monetary Fund officials have announced the battered Asian economies are on the rebound in 1999.
Korea and Japan in particular, said the I-M-F, were showing signs of strong recovery after months of economic...
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USA: WASHINGTON: HAITIAN AMERICANS STAGE AMNESTY DEMONSTRATION
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Hundreds of Haitian-Americans demonstrated on the steps of the Capitol in Washington D-C on Monday urging Congress to include them in a planned amnesty program for illegal immigrants.
The Haitian immigrants are asking U-S...
SciShow
We Built a 'Holodeck' for Animals!
Inspired by Star Trek, scientists are trying to learn more about animals' brains through virtual reality, and it turns out that a component of human milk helps protect babies from bacteria!