SciShow
Cinema Psychology | Compilation
Movie magic is more than just what's happening on screen, sometimes the work is all in what's going on inside your brain.
SciShow
Treating Blindness With Light (and Gene Therapy) | SciShow News
We have the first published example of using light and gene therapy to restore someone's vision! And in heavier (metal) news, a recent study found surprisingly high levels of mercury in meltwater from the Greenland Ice Sheet.
TED Talks
TED: The fascinating physics of everyday life | Helen Czerski
Physics doesn't just happen in a fancy lab -- it happens when you push a piece of buttered toast off the table or drop a couple of raisins in a fizzy drink or watch a coffee spill dry. Become a more interesting dinner guest as physicist...
TED Talks
TED: Why we make bad decisions | Dan Gilbert
Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness -- sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself. Watch through to the end for a sparkling Q&A with some familiar TED faces.
TED Talks
TED: An invitation to reexamine your familiar world | Gillian Tett
Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who studied how the past influences our present thoughts and behaviors. In an entertaining talk, she shows how you can use an anthropological...
Amoeba Sisters
Casual and Scientific Use of "Theory" and "Law"
The word "theory" is used very differently in casual everyday life vs. in science. In science, the word "theory" means so much more! Learn about what a scientific theory is with The Amoeba Sisters and discover why a scientific theory...
TED Talks
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Flow, the secret to happiness
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi asks, "What makes a life worth living?" Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of "flow."
SciShow
Over-Apologizing Less with Vanessa Hill | SciShow Talk Show
Today Hank talks with Vanessa Hill of BrainCraft about being an educational YouTuber, and how to use science to be better, and Jessi brings Cayenne the Patagonian cavy and Pumpkin the guinea pig in for a visit.
Crash Course
Post-War Rebuilding and the Cold War: Crash Course European History
Sometimes, friendship isn't forever. At the conclusion of World War II, the old structures of power were a shambles. The traditional European powers were greatly weakened by years of total war and widespread destruction. The USSR was...
TED Talks
Frances Larson: Why public beheadings get millions of views
In a disturbing — but fascinating — walk through history, Frances Larson examines humanity's strange relationship with public executions … and specifically beheadings. As she shows us, they have always drawn a crowd, first in the public...
SciShow
The Quantum Theory that Connects the Entire Universe
Quantum mechanics is weird and seems a bit...complicated. But understanding it can help us to understand the universe.
TED Talks
Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology
At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is chirality and how did it get in my molecules? - Michael Evans
Improve your understanding of molecular properties with this lesson on the fascinating property of chirality. Your hands are the secret to understanding the strange similarity between two molecules that look almost exactly alike, but are...
Crash Course
The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History
We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and...
Crash Course
The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History
So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn...
Curated Video
The Power of Effort
In this video, Kiwi and Jade welcome a special guest, Syra the spider, to talk about the importance of effort. Syra explains how spiders contribute to the well-being of the planet by getting rid of insects, highlighting the effort they...
Mister Simplify
Understanding Abnormal Psychology - The Simplest Explanation Ever
Abnormal Psychology is an important branch of psychology and psychopathology. We hear the terms 'abnormal' on a regular basis. People are branded as abnormal all the time. It is therefore important for understand what normal and abnormal...
Wonderscape
Money Matters: Essential Lessons for Managing Money
This video introduces the Wonderscape series on the basics of money management through three lessons: earning and spending, saving and investing, and borrowing money. In this series, students will learn how to budget, save, invest, and...
Curated Video
Winter Woes: Unmasking the Spread of Seasonal Illnesses
Discover the intriguing science behind how common winter illnesses like the flu and colds spread, as demonstrated through lively experiments at the Pasteur Institute and the Pierre-Gilles de Genne Science Forum in Paris. Learn about the...
Curated Video
The Sound of Silence: Uncovering the Necessity and Impact of Noise
Journey into the world of silence to understand our dependency on sound in daily life and the disorienting effects of true quiet. Explore the challenges faced by hearing-impaired individuals and witness the transformative power of...
Curated Video
Unveiling OCD: Understanding and Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Explore the challenging world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), from the compulsive hoarding of books to the relentless cleaning rituals. Discover the scientific and psychological underpinnings of OCD, including its potential...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: From Smart Traffic Lights to Public Transport Apps
Discover the future of urban mobility in this fascinating exploration of emerging technologies designed to streamline city living. Learn about intelligent traffic light systems that adapt in real-time to reduce congestion, and innovative...
Curated Video
Daily Life Aboard the International Space Station
Explore the unique challenges and adaptations required for living in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Learn how astronauts manage everyday activities like eating, sleeping, and personal hygiene in a weightless...
Curated Video
Tommy Orange
Tommy Orange, a groundbreaking Indigenous American author, illuminates urban Indigenous experiences with a unique narrative.