SciShow
Why Doesn't Your Sphincter Get Tired?
Keeping a muscle clenched usually tires it out eventually, but that’s not the case for sphincters, which do things a little differently.
TED Talks
Todd Kuiken: A prosthetic arm that "feels"
Physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.
Crash Course
Big Guns: The Muscular System - CrashCourse Biology
Hank tells us the story of the complicated chemical dance that allows our skeletal muscles to contract and relax.
Crash Course
Family Obligations: Crash Course Philosophy
Today we are investigating our moral obligations to our parents and our families. Do we owe our parents anything as adults? Would it be a good idea to license parents? We’ll explore these questions as well as the ethics of care, and some...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The surprising reason our muscles get tired - Christian Moro
Why do our muscles get tired and sore after exercise? Explore how our muscles function, and how you can exercise longer without experiencing muscle fatigue. -- You're lifting weights. The first time feels easy, but each lift takes more...
Crash Course
Contractarianism: Crash Course Philosophy
Today we explore the penultimate ethical theory in this unit: contractarianism. Hank explains Hobbes’ state of nature, and implicit and explicit contracts, as well as the Prisoner’s Dilemma, and the benefits, and costs, of violating...
SciShow
Neutron Stars Just Keep Getting Weirder
Neutron stars are some of the strangest things in the universe, but are they the source of the mysterious Fast Radio Bursts? Or is it aliens? Spoilers: probably not aliens.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How your muscular system works - Emma Bryce
Each time you take a step, 200 muscles work in unison to lift your foot, propel it forward, and set it down. It's just one of the many thousands of tasks performed by the muscular system: this network of over 650 muscles covers the body...
Crash Course
Muscles, part 1 - Muscle Cells: Crash Course A&P
We're kicking off our exploration of muscles with a look at the complex and important relationship between actin and myosin. Your smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles create movement by contracting and releasing in a process called the...
Bozeman Science
The Muscular System
Paul Andersen explains the three types of muscle found in humans; striated, smooth and cardiac muscle. He explains how actin and myosin interact to contract the sarcomere in a muscle. The sliding filament theory explains how ATP and...
SciShow Kids
How Do Our Bodies Move?
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know: How Do Our Bodies Move? Jessi explains, while Squeaks works out!
Curated Video
Competitive Procurement: How to Run a Tender Process
Many projects need to procure services or long-term supply contracts. And getting the best value often means running a competitive tender process. So let's see the steps you need to take. 1. Determine requirements 2. Document...
Curated Video
Rock'n'Roll and Brown M&Ms - A Lesson for Project Managers
One of the most famous stories in the mythology of Rock'n'Roll is about Van Halen and the brown M&Ms. What was it all about? And what lesson does it hold for Project Managers? Van Halen was a legendary 1980s rock band that toured with...
Curated Video
Should a Project Manager Get Involved in Contract Negotiations?
Should a Project Manager get involved in Contract Negotiations? This is the essence of a question I was asked. If we leave the negotiations entirely to procurement teams, then decisions will be based on: • Procurement rules • Simplistic...
Curated Video
Rivaldo: A Football Legend and Humanitarian
Rivaldo, a legendary football player, overcame a difficult childhood to become a world-renowned athlete. Despite alleged controversies off the field, his on-field brilliance spoke for itself. Rivaldo's passion for helping impoverished...
Curated Video
Procurement Management 101 - A Comprehensive Primer
At some point on a large project, you need someone else to provide the goods or services that will supplement your team’s capabilities and resources. How do you ensure you get what you need, and you get good value? The answer is...
Curated Video
How to Work with Consultants
Working with consultants is unfamiliar to many project managers and project team members. But, if you do it right, you will get the best possible value from your organization’s investment. So, how do you work with consultants? I was a...
Curated Video
What is a Variation Order (VO)? Project Management in Under 5
When your project needs to change, so may your contracts. So, what is a Variation Order?
Curated Video
The Business of Football: Transfer Fees and Record-breaking Deals
This video discusses the importance of transfer fees in the business of football. It explains how transfer fees are determined, the impact of the Bosman ruling, and provides examples of some of the highest transfer fees ever paid. The...
Curated Video
Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho: A Tale of Success in Football Management
Carlo Ancelotti, a former Italian football player, had a successful career as a manager, winning multiple titles with AC Milan and leading the team to victory in the Champions League. Jose Mourinho, known as "The Special One," has also...
Curated Video
How AI Caused The WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
As you may know, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have been on strike for a while now. In this video, we'll explore how AI is responsible for the strikes and the dispute between the two unions. We'll also discuss the possible future of the strikes...
Curated Video
Rivaldo: A Journey Through European Football
This video discusses the career of Brazilian footballer Rivaldo, focusing on his time at FC Barcelona and AC Milan. It explores his impact on the clubs, his individual achievements, and his struggles to maintain his form. The transcript...
Curated Video
David Beckham: A Journey Through Football
This video discusses the career of David Beckham, from his successful years at Manchester United and Real Madrid, to his move to the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, and his loan spells at AC Milan. It highlights his achievements,...