Curated Video
NIGERIA: MILITARY RULERS CRITICIZED AT OFFICIAL CHURCH SERVICE
English/Nat
An official church service became a public humiliation for Nigeria's military rulers on Sunday as they were forced to sit through scathing attacks from a senior clergyman.
The criticism came from the Vicar-General of the...
MinutePhysics
Why December Has The Longest Days
December has the longest solar days (noon-to-noon) because of the weird way a combination of the axial tilt of the earth and the eccentricity of its elliptical orbit conspire in December. Perihelion + Solstices = Long Days.
PBS
The Calendar, Australia & White Christmas
Australia will perpetually encounter the season opposite to the one we in the northern hemisphere will encounter, so does this means that Australia will never get a white Christmas?
SciShow
The First Results on the Interstellar Asteroid!
Our asteroid news edition this week clears up some misleading headlines regarding 3200 Phaethon, and our interstellar visitor has both a new name and a shape we haven’t seen before.
SciShow
Space Headwinds Might Help Us Find Dark Matter
Some scientists are hoping to use our motion through the galaxy to help detect some of the most elusive particles of all: dark matter.
TED Talks
TED: The Museum of Four in the Morning | Rives
Beware: Rives has a contagious obsession with 4 a.m. At TED2007, the poet shared what was then a minor fixation with a time that kept popping up everywhere. After the talk, emails starting pouring in with an avalanche of hilarious...
Be Smart
Why Does February Have 28 Days?
Why does February only get 28 days when all the other months get 30 or 31? The answer is part superstition, part politics, and parts astronomy. Basically, it's the Romans' fault.
Curated Video
Building a Global Tsunami Early Warning System
This video discusses the importance of early warning systems for tsunamis triggered by earthquakes. It highlights the existing systems in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of Alaska, and the efforts to extend this network globally,...
Curated Video
Migration: Seasons
Wildebeest migrate across the African Serengeti plains in huge numbers in search of rain and fresh pastures. But their journey is fraught with danger. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. African wildebeest annually migrate to stay in...
Great Big Story
Celebrating tradition with stargazy pie, a unique british dish
Dive into the history and making of Stargazy Pie, a unique British dish celebrated in a tiny fishing village with a tradition dating back hundreds of years.
The Guardian
Queenstown Navigates Uncertainty Amidst Mine Closure
Queenstown's Mount Lyell copper mine temporarily shuttered after multiple fatal accidents. The closure and resulting incertainty left hundreds of men without work and some contemplating leaving the mining town. In this video, residents...
Great Big Story
Celebrating tradition with Stargazy Pie, A unique British dish
Dive into the history and making of Stargazy Pie, a unique British dish celebrated in a tiny fishing village with a tradition dating back hundreds of years.
Curated Video
Marlena Dietrich: A Controversial Legacy
This video provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of Marlene Dietrich, a legendary actress and singer. It covers her humble beginnings in Berlin, her rise to fame in Hollywood, and her significant contributions during World...
Curated Video
Doolittle Raid: A Bold Strike to Boost American Morale
This video provides a detailed account of the Doolittle Raid, a pivotal event during World War II where American bombers launched a daring attack on the Japanese Empire in April 1942. It describes the planning and execution of the...
Curated Video
Remembering John Lennon: A Tribute to a Musical Legend
This video provides a poignant look at the annual gathering in Central Park to commemorate the life and tragic death of legendary musician John Lennon. It highlights the impact of Lennon's music, activism for peace, and enduring legacy...
Curated Video
Understanding Negative Numbers: Exploring Temperature Differences
This video introduces the concept of negative numbers using a number line and real-world examples like temperature. It demonstrates how negative numbers are less than zero and how they relate to positive numbers. By comparing...
Curated Video
Christmas Traditions: What is Christmas?
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, its traditional trappings surround many of us for between twenty (if you’re lucky) and sixty days of every year. So, let’s take a look at the origins of some of these traditions (without going too...
The Guardian
Guessing Birthdays Using Algebra part 1
In this engaging video, instructor Jonny Heeley takes on the challenge of teaching seemingly tricky algebra topics to a group of students from North London schools. With a humorous approach, the teacher starts by discussing the common...
Curated Video
Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Choosing the Correct Chart Type
In this video, you will learn how to choose the correct chart type.
Curated Video
Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Handling Errors in Formulas
In this video, you will learn how to handle errors in formulas.
Curated Video
Let's Talk about Winter
Miss Palomine talks about the changes she sees when fall turns to winter. She talks about the different clothes we wear in fall and winter and explains that winter comes between fall and spring. She talks about all the changes we see...
Curated Video
Between Summer and Winter
Miss Palomine looks at her calendar and shows that fall happens between summer and winter. She talks about how we need to dress for the warm and cold weather. She talks about how the seasons south of the equator are the same, but happen...
The Guardian
Why Christmas was once illegal
In the 17th century, Christmas was banned in England and its territories for 17 years. Shops were forced to stay open, public drinking and festive feasting were illegal, mince pies were seized, even putting up foliage as decoration was...
Curated Video
Springtime Mania - 3 Ways to Prevent It
As we move from winter to spring into summer, we get longer days and more exposure to sunlight. As such, you may notice your mood ramping up. But it’s not how much light you're exposed to, it’s the rapid change in light that makes the...