TED Talks
TED: Where good ideas come from | Steven Johnson
People often credit their ideas to individual "Eureka!" moments. But Steven Johnson shows how history tells a different story. His fascinating tour takes us from the "liquid networks" of London's coffee houses to Charles Darwin's long,...
SciShow
When Two Species Mix
We often think of categories as fixed, with a species being a species no matter what. The thing is, life doesn’t have to follow our rules.
TED Talks
Rogier van der Heide: Why light needs darkness
Lighting architect Rogier van der Heide offers a beautiful new way to look at the world -- by paying attention to light (and to darkness). Examples from classic buildings illustrate a deeply thought-out vision of the play of light around...
TED Talks
TED: The search for "aha!" moments | Matt Goldman
In 1988, Matt Goldman co-founded Blue Man Group, an off-Broadway production that became a sensation known for its humor, blue body paint and wild stunts. The show works on the premise that certain conditions can create "aha moments" --...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can animals be deceptive? - Eldridge Adams
A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond and mate with him. A female from a different species mimics his patterns: by tricking the male, she lures him in -- and turns him into a meal. Where else...
Crash Course
How Engineering Robots Works: Crash Course Engineering #33
In this episode we looked at robots and the engineering principles of robots. We learned how robots use sensors to interpret their environment, how actuators and effectors allow a robot to manipulate the objects around it to accomplish a...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why extremophiles bode well for life beyond Earth - Louisa Preston
Life on Earth requires three things: liquid water, a source of energy within a habitable range from the sun and organic carbon-based material. But life is surprisingly resilient, and organisms called extremophiles can be found in hostile...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The genes you don't get from your parents (but can't live without) | Devin Shuman
Inside our cells, each of us has a second set of genes completely separate from our 23 pairs of chromosomes. And this isn't just true for humans— it's true of every animal, plant, and fungus on Earth. This second genome belongs to our...
Crash Course
Ecology: Crash Course History of Science
We’ve explored the origins of modern biology, the earth sciences, and even the sciences of outer space. Now it’s time to put these disciplines together. It's Ecology time!!!
Curated Video
Birds of Prey: Exploring the World of Diurnal Raptors and Vultures
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of diurnal birds of prey, focusing on vultures. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their exceptional camouflage, razor-sharp claws, and keen sense of sight. Despite their...
Curated Video
Training for Rescue: Simulating Lifeboat Operations in Hostile Environments
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution in the UK has installed a simulator to train ship crews in saving lives during challenging and unpredictable situations. The simulator replicates the controls of an all-weather lifeboat and...
Curated Video
How to Define Team Ground Rules
Ground rules… What are they, does your project team need them, and how to set and maintain them if it does? That’s what we’ll look at in this video. What are Ground Rules Ground rules set out a code of conduct for a team. They explain...
Science ABC
Air Conditioning Sickness: Can AC Make You Sick?
The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...
Curated Video
Venn Diagrams: Global Habitats
Creating a Venn diagram to reveal the differences and surprising similarities between rainforest and desert environments. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films...
Curated Video
What is a Reptile?
Discover the five distinct features that unite all reptiles and the characteristics that they share with mammals, birds and fish. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get...
Curated Video
Plant adaptations
What do plants and animals have in common? Life processes - Green plants - Plants and their environments Learning Points Plants need water, air and light to grow. Plants can adapt to their surroundings to survive. A Twig Curriculum Film....
Curated Video
Story of Disney Imagineering for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we delve into the captivating history of Disney Imagineering, the creative force behind the magic of Disney theme parks around the world. Established in 1952 by Walt Disney himself, the division was originally known as WED...
Wonderscape
Connective Bodies of Water: Marshes, Estuaries, and Straits
Discover how marshes, estuaries, and straits connect different bodies of water and maintain balance in their ecosystems. Learn about the vital roles of marshes and estuaries in filtering water and supporting life, and see how straits act...
Wonderscape
Understanding Geography: How It Shapes Communities
This video introduces geography, the study of the natural environment, and how it influences communities. Learn about landforms, bodies of water, and how geography affects daily life, from the food we eat to the jobs we have. Discover...
Wonderscape
Exploring Biodiversity: Species and Ecosystem Diversity
Delve into the concepts of species and ecosystem diversity to understand the rich variety of life across different habitats. Learn about species richness and abundance, and discover how diverse ecosystems, from forests to oceans,...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - What Is an IDE - Remix Ethereum
In this video, you will learn about the integrated development environment (IDE) called Remix Ethereum, including its features and how to use it for Solidity programming and smart contract development. This clip is from the chapter...
Curated Video
Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Containerization with Docker
This video explains containerization, which is a way of packaging the code up complete with libraries, files, and dependencies in an environment that is predictable and portable. Docker is a suite of technologies that accomplishes this....
Curated Video
Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - CI/CD
This video explains continuous integration and continuous delivery in DevOps. This clip is from the chapter "DevOps" of the series "Web Development Concepts for Everyone".This video explains DevOps and cloud orchestration with Kubernetes.
Curated Video
Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - App Engine - Different Environments
In this video, we explore the different environments available for Google App Engine applications. This clip is from the chapter "Google App Engine - For Serverless Applications" of the series "Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud...