TED Talks
John Maeda: How art, technology and design inform creative leaders
John Maeda, former President of the Rhode Island School of Design, delivers a funny and charming talk that spans a lifetime of work in art, design and technology, concluding with a picture of creative leadership in the future. Watch for...
Bozeman Science
Practice 5 - Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Paul Andersen explains how mathematics and computational thinking can be used by scientists to represent variables and by engineers to improve design. He starts by explaining how mathematics is at the root of all sciences. He then...
SciShow
What Happens to an Email After You Click "Send"?
Email is one of the most essential things to our life. But do you actually know what happens when you click the "send" button, and how it's sent to your friends?
TED Talks
TED: The invisible life hidden beneath Antarctica's ice | Ariel Waldman
In this tour of the microscopic world, explorer and artist Ariel Waldman introduces the charismatic creatures lurking beneath Antarctica's massive ice sheet, the largest on earth. From "cuddly" water bears to geometric algae made of...
SciShow
Why Space Over South America is Deadly for Satellites
There's a region of Earth's atmosphere known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, and it’s one of the most dangerous near-Earth areas of space, both for satellites and humans.
Crash Course
Unsupervised Learning
Today, we’re moving on from artificial intelligence that needs training labels, called Supervised Learning, to Unsupervised Learning which is learning by finding patterns in the world. We’ll focus on the performing unsupervised...
Crash Course
The Singularity, Skynet, and the Future of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science
In our SERIES FINALE of Crash Course Computer Science we take a look towards the future! In the past 70 years electronic computing has fundamentally changed how we live our lives, and we believe it’s just getting started. From ubiquitous...
Crash Course
Screens & 2D Graphics: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we begin our discussion of computer graphics. So we ended last episode with the proliferation of command line (or text) interfaces, which sometimes used screens, but typically electronic typewriters or teletypes onto paper. But by...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How computer memory works - Kanawat Senanan
In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role. Kanawat...
TED Talks
Rajesh Rao: A Rosetta Stone for a lost language
Rajesh Rao is fascinated by "the mother of all crossword puzzles": how to decipher the 4000-year-old Indus script. He's enlisting modern computation to try to read this lost language, the key to understanding this ancient civilization.
TED Talks
TED: Can a computer write poetry? | Oscar Schwartz
If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...
TED Talks
Daphne Koller: What we're learning from online education
Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free -- not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn. With Coursera (cofounded by Andrew Ng), each keystroke, quiz,...
Bozeman Science
Quantum Mechanical Model
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the quantum mechanical model of the atom refined the shell model. Uncertainty of the position of the electron as well as spin forces chemists to create an improved model. In this model the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How exactly does binary code work? - Jose Americo N L F Freitas
Imagine trying to use words to describe every scene in a film, every note in a song, or every street in your town. Now imagine trying to do it using only the numbers 1 and 0. Every time you use the Internet to watch a movie, listen to...
SciShow Kids
How Do Computers Work?
We use computers for all kinds of things, like talking to our friends, doing our homework, and watching SciShow Kids! But have you ever wondered how computers can do all of this cool stuff?
Curated Video
The Universe of Technology: Exploring Outer Space with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting adventure through outer space to explore the universe of technology. They learn about the meaning of technology and how it helps solve problems and make tasks easier. Nova introduces...
Curated Video
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
In this video, I want to answer the question, what is Artificial Intelligence? 2023 is the Year of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management, at OnlinePMCourses. This is how I define Artificial Intelligence, in my eBook, Decode the...
Curated Video
The Future of Prosthetics: Enhancing Lives and Extending Longevity
This video explores the advancements in prosthetics, from ancient civilizations to the present day. It highlights the use of new materials, such as carbon fiber and plastics, as well as the integration of computer technology, sensors,...
Curated Video
Get Hired: Technical Interview
What is a technical interview? It is when you are required to perform a specific activity or assignment to demonstrate your knowledge, ability, and method from start to finish. The variance of tasks may depend on your vocation and are...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Computer Animation: From Bob Parr to Tom Hanks
In this video, viewers are introduced to the fascinating world of computer animation and how it has evolved over the years. From the intricate details of Pixar's character designs to the use of motion capture technology with actors like...
Curated Video
Transforming Old Computers: Resale, Reuse, and Giving Back
Tier One is a company in Manchester that specializes in refurbishing and repurposing old computers and accessories. They work with large corporate clients to ensure that their old IT systems are properly disposed of, either by selling...
Curated Video
Wi-Fi: The Growing Trend of Wireless Access
This video discusses the growing trend of Wi-Fi usage outside of traditional corporate settings. It explores how business people are now using Wi-Fi for leisure activities and how cities like London are setting up outdoor Wi-Fi hot zones...
Curated Video
Web Shoppers Beware: The SCOB Virus and the Threat to Online Security
This video discusses the SCOB virus, a recent web virus that has infected numerous computers and servers. The virus spreads through banner ads, pictures, and logos on trusted websites like eBay and Yahoo. Unlike traditional viruses, SCOB...
Curated Video
The Birth of Internet Cafes: From London's First to a Global Phenomenon
The world's first Internet cafe, Cafe Siberia, opened in London 10 years ago and has since become a global phenomenon. Businesswoman Eva Pasco capitalized on the growing IT revolution, providing a public space for people to learn about...