TED Talks
TED: How fantasy worlds can spark real change | Annalee Newitz
When the world's problems have you weary, journalist and science fiction writer Annalee Newitz suggests a good dose of escapist fiction to refresh your perspective. Step into the whimsical world of science fiction, cosplay and...
SciShow
Pneumatic Tubes: Transportation of the Past... And Future?
Wouldn't it be nice if our transportation was as sleek as in The Jetsons or Futurama? Flying cars are cool, but what about a giant network of human-sized tubes that run through buildings and across entire cities? Well guess what? The...
SciShow
Why Billions of Passenger Pigeons Died in Under a Century
How could the most abundant bird in North America go extinct so quickly? Short answer: us.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How the world's first subway system was built - Christian Wolmar
It was the dawn of 1863, and London's not-yet-opened subway system - the first of its kind in the world - had the city in an uproar. Most people thought the project, which cost more than 100 million dollars in today's money, would never...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How the world's longest underwater tunnel was built
Flanked by two powerful nations, the English Channel has long been one of the world’s most important maritime passages. Yet for most of its history, crossing was a dangerous prospect. Engineers proposed numerous plans for spanning the...
SciShow
The Science Of REAL Hoverboards
Hank gives it to you straight about "anti-gravity technology" -- basically, it doesn't exist. But if you really want to hover, you have options!
TED Talks
TED: Perspective is everything | Rory Sutherland
The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case for how reframing is the key to happiness.
TED Talks
TED: My Fine Reward | Tito Deler
Blues musician Tito Deler combines the sounds of his New York upbringing with the style of pre-war Mississippi Delta blues. He takes the stage, singing and strumming a stirring rendition of his song, "My Fine Reward."
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How did trains standardize time in the United States? - William Heuisler
If you live in the United States, you may live in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Or maybe you live in Mountain Standard Time or one of the other standardized time zones. But these time zones have not always been around. In fact, it's a...
MinuteEarth
The Department of Redundancy Department
Who needs redundancy? Well, everyone, it turns out.
TED Talks
Sam Martin: Claim your "manspace"
Author Sam Martin shares photos of a quirky world hobby that's trending with the XY set: "manspaces." (They're custom-built hangouts where a man can claim a bit of his own territory to work, relax, be himself.) Grab a cold one and enjoy.
SciShow
Why YOU Should Take a Break to Watch This Video
You’ve probably been there before, working hard on your job until your brain gets all mushy and fuzzy. But small breaks, like watching this video, can help you in multiple ways! Just, don’t fall into any cat video rabbit holes.
SciShow Kids
What Makes Bridges So Strong?
A SciShow Kids viewer wrote us to ask how bridges are strong enough to carry cars and trucks! Jessi and Squeaks can explain -- with blocks!
Curated Video
The Evolution of Trains: From Ancient Rails to Hyperloop
This video provides a brief history of trains, from ancient carts on wooden rails to the invention of steam-powered trains and the emergence of electric commuter trains. It highlights the impact of trains on society, making...
Curated Video
High-Speed Connectivity: Internet Access on Tallus Red Trains
The Tallus Red trains offer commuters in Europe a high-speed and comfortable journey, with the added benefit of wireless internet access. Through a satellite tracking antenna on the train's roof and wireless access points inside the...
Curated Video
Steam Power
Steam power lay at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Discover steam power's historic legacy, how it works, and how much it is still used today. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The steam engine is one of the...
Curated Video
How do brakes work?
Brakes use a force called friction to make things slow down and stop. The world around us - Investigating forces - What makes things stop? Learning Points Friction can cause a moving object to slow down and stop. Rough surfaces usually...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 22 - High Speed Trains
Near Geneva is the Big Idea of CERN, the world s largest particle-physics laboratory. In its tunnels, situated underground, scientists study matter, anti-matter and the forces that created the universe itself. Scientists are working on...
Curated Video
Eurostar High Speed Rail
The Eurostar is a unique high-speed rail service connecting London, Paris, and Brussels. With speeds of up to 300 km/h and a significant portion of its route passing through a submarine tunnel, it offers a convenient and competitive...
Curated Video
Precision in Motion: Mastering the Safety and Timeliness of French Trains and Planes
Explore the intricate systems that ensure the punctuality and safety of millions of daily train and plane passengers in France. This video takes you behind the scenes at major transportation hubs to uncover how cutting-edge technology...
Great Big Story
Northlandz, inside the world's largest model railroad
Discover Northlandz in Flemington, NJ, where over 18 years of passion led to the world's largest model railroad, featuring 40,000 ft of track and 400 bridges.
Great Big Story
Journey Back in Time on the Cumbres & Toltec Railway
Experience the beauty and history of the Cumbres & Toltec Railway, one of the last authentic steam railroads in the country.
Curated Video
The Evolution of Trains: From Fear to Innovation
This video provides a brief history of trains, from the initial fear and skepticism surrounding their safety to their widespread use today for both passenger and freight transport. It highlights key milestones such as the first safe...
Curated Video
Eurostar Unveils Plans for Stylish Carriage Upgrade
Eurostar, the high-speed train service connecting London, Paris, and Brussels, is undergoing a £35 million upgrade to enhance passenger experience. Renowned designer Philippe Stark aims to transform the interior of the carriages,...