PBS
The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there’s an ancient line that is both real and…not real.
TED Talks
David J. Bier: How guest worker visas could transform the US immigration system
The United States can create a more humane immigration system; in fact, it's been done before, says policy analyst David J. Bier. Pointing to the historical success of the US guest worker program, which allows foreign workers to legally...
TED Talks
Bhakti Sharma: What open water swimming taught me about resilience
Dive into the deep with open water swimmer Bhakti Sharma, as she shares what she learned about resilience during her personal journey from the scorching heat of Rajasthan, India to the bone-chilling waters of her record-breaking swim in...
TED Talks
TED: Bridges should be beautiful | Ian Firth
Bridges need to be functional, safe and durable, but they should also be elegant and beautiful, says structural engineer Ian Firth. In this mesmerizing tour of bridges old and new, Firth explores the potential for innovation and variety...
PBS
What Happens at the Event Horizon?
What really happens when you approach the event horizon of a black hole?
SciShow
Watch the Delta Aquarids, and Meet NASA's 'Aquanauts'
SciShow Space preps you for the Delta Aquarids, a meteor shower, and explains what makes them so unique. Plus, join "aquanauts" on one of NASA's least-known missions, a nine-day tour in its NEEMO undersea laboratory.
SciShow
Tatooine Discovered?
Hank tells us about NASAs discovery of the 1st planet ever discovered to be orbiting a binary star.
TED Talks
TED: How urban spaces can preserve history and build community | Walter Hood
Can public spaces both reclaim the past and embrace the future? Landscape architect Walter Hood has explored this question over the course of an iconic career, with projects ranging from Lafayette Square Park in San Francisco to the...
Bozeman Science
The Sordaria Cross
In this video Paul Andersen shows you how a cross between mutant and wild types of Sordaria fimicola can be used to show and measure frequency of crossing-over. He begins by reviewing the process of meiosis in a typical organism. He then...
Bozeman Science
Phases of Meiosis
In this video Paul Andersen explains the major phases of meiosis including: interphase, prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, cytokinesis, interphase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, and telophase II. He explains how variation...
Crash Course
Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology
What exactly is culture? This week we’re going to try to answer that, and explain the difference between material and non-material culture. We’ll look at three things that make up culture: symbols, values and beliefs, and norms. We’ll...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the bridge riddle? - Alex Gendler
Taking that internship in a remote mountain lab might not have been the best idea. Pulling that lever with the skull symbol just to see what it did probably wasn't so smart either. But now is not the time for regrets because you need to...
Bozeman Science
Genetic Recombination and Gene Mapping
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the frequency of recombination between linked genes can be used to determine the relative location of genes on a chromosome. Thomas Hunt Morgan and Alfred Strutevant used the fruit fly to develop...
Crash Course
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're continuing our discussion of heroes by talking about Gilgamesh, star of one of the earliest written hero stories, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was a terrible ancient king who left his kingdom seeking adventure, and...
Curated Video
Chevauchée, 1355 AD Battle of Poitiers Part 1 of 2
Chevauchée, 1355 AD Battle of Poitiers Part 1 of 2
Curated Video
Tornado Warning: Survive Nature's Wildest Winds
The awesome and devastating power of tornadoes is unlike any other that Mother Nature dishes out. The largest among them, known as EF5s, produce winds in excess of 200 mph and can span two miles across. We discuss the surprising fact...
Curated Video
The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
Curated Video
Fidgets and Noises: The Science Behind Common Manias
This video addresses why some people engage in repetitive physical behaviors such as knuckle cracking and leg shaking. It examines the biological and psychological triggers behind these actions and reassures that, while potentially...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met….a School Warden
Henry meets a School Warden on the way to school. It's nearly time for school to start but the School Warden has got caught in traffic! If only there was another School Warden around. Henry becomes a crossing guard and helps all the...
Curated Video
William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
Curated Video
Battle Of Mohi, 1241 AD Mongol Invasion of Europe
Battle Of Mohi, 1241 AD Mongol Invasion of Europe
Curated Video
The Battle of the Boyne: William of Orange's Triumph and James II's Defeat
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, where King William III of England faced off against King James II in a pivotal conflict that shaped European history. The battle, marked by strategic maneuvers,...
Curated Video
The Great Raid of 1355: Edward of Woodstock's Trail of Fire and Blood
This video describes the events of the Great Raid of 1355 led by the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, in France. The raid resulted in widespread destruction of villages, towns, and cities, leaving a lasting impact on the French Crown...
Curated Video
Battle of Talikota: The Rise and Fall of the Vijayanagara Empire
This video provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century, focusing on the cunning strategies and ultimate downfall of the empire's ruler, Ramaraya. Through a series of...