TED Talks
TED: AI is dangerous, but not for the reasons you think | Sasha Luccioni
AI won't kill us all — but that doesn't make it trustworthy. Instead of getting distracted by future existential risks, AI ethics researcher Sasha Luccioni thinks we need to focus on the technology's current negative impacts, like...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode? | Lindsay DeMarchi
Right now, invisible signals are flying through the air all around you. Massive radio waves carry information between computers, GPS systems, cell phones, and more. And the sky is flooded with interference from routers, satellites, and,...
SciShow
What if Earth Was Hit by a Giant Solar Flare?
Solar storms are really common, but occasionally they can be huge, causing more than pretty light shows in the auroras. What would happen nowadays if we had a massive solar storm?
SciShow
To Study the Universe, This Town Still Bans Cell Phones
Part of being very far away from the rest of the universe is that the signals are very faint, so sometimes you need a nice, quiet spot to listen from.
TED Talks
Alex Steffen: The route to a sustainable future
Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen argues that reducing humanity’s ecological footprint is incredibly vital now, as the western consumer lifestyle spreads to developing countries.
TED Talks
Abha Dawesar: Life in the "digital now"
One year ago, Abha Dawesar was living in blacked-out Manhattan post-Sandy, scrounging for power to connect. As a novelist, she was struck by this metaphor: Have our lives now become fixated on the drive to digitally connect, while we...
SciShow
Why Do We Keep Needing New "G"s?
What’s with all the "G"s and why do we keep having to develop new ones to use our phones in this technology.
SciShow
The Future Of Back To The Future
We're going back to the future! The real-life 2015 looks a little different than the movie version, though.
SciShow
Why Are Smartphone Batteries Combusting
Why did some of Samsung's Galaxy Note7 phones explode? And what can Tardigrades teach us about protecting our DNA?
TED Talks
TED: What can save the rainforest? Your used cell phone | Topher White
The sounds of the rainforest include: the chirps of birds, the buzz of cicadas, the banter of gibbons. But in the background is the almost-always present sound of a chainsaw, from illegal loggers. Engineer Topher White shares a simple,...
TED Talks
TED: 3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace | Melinda Epler
We're taught to believe that hard work and dedication will lead to success, but that's not always the case. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation are among the many factors that affect our chances, says writer...
Crash Course Kids
Material World
So, we know what materials are, but can we make new materials? Or improve the materials we already have? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina shows us how Material Scientists are working on these two things today. Also, your...
Crash Course
Economic Systems and Macroeconomics: Crash Course Economics
In which Jacob Clifford and Adriene Hill teach you about Economic Systems and Macroeconomics. So, economics is basically about choices. We'll look at some of the broadest economic choices when we talk about the difference between planned...
Curated Video
Learning Good Manners at Meal Time with Nova and Curious
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting journey through the universe, teaching them about manners and good behavior during mealtime. Through fun and relatable examples, children learn about chewing with their mouths closed,...
Curated Video
The Intrusion of Cell Phones: Balancing Convenience and Etiquette
This video discusses the issue of cell phone usage at inappropriate times and the use of cell phone jammers to prevent it. It highlights the legality and consequences of using jammers in the United States, while also mentioning their...
Curated Video
Transmitter
An electronic device that produces radio waves with an antenna, usually for communication or measurement purposes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Cell Phone Use on Airplanes: Safety Concerns and Technological Advances
This video discusses the history of cell phone usage on airplanes and the potential introduction of new technology to allow passengers to use their phones in flight. It also touches on the Wright brothers' achievement of being the first...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Mobile Television: The Launch of Satellite Digital TV in South Korea
The video describes the launch of the world's first satellite digital television service for mobile phones in South Korea. The service, offered by TU Media, provides superior picture quality at a lower cost compared to existing on-demand...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
The Ultimate Guide to Effective Note-Taking for Language Learning
Learn the secrets to effective note-taking and boost your language learning skills with these expert tips! Discover how to actively listen, organize your notes, and retain information like never before. Don't miss out on the key to...
Curated Video
Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell
Miss Palomine talks about the invention and evolution of the telephone. Her discussion includes Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and how they were instrumental in developing the telephone.
Mr. Beat
Broadcast Television on Your Phone? | ABC v. Aereo
In episode 14 of Supreme Court Briefs, a company trying to show broadcast television on phones and tablets gets sued by, you guessed it, broadcast companies.
Señor Jordan
Spanish Present Subjunctive with Recommendations & requests - Practice 2
Spanish Present Subjunctive with Recommendations & requests - Practice 2
Señor Jordan
Spanish Present Subjunctive with Recommendations & requests - Practice 1
Spanish Present Subjunctive with Recommendations & requests - Practice 1
Curated Video
Unintended Consequences from Technology
Unintended Consequences from Technology describes how the use of technology can have unintended consequences on society and the environment.