Makematic
Lewis and Clark
In the early 1800s, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark charted the vast Louisiana Territory, providing the first maps and detailed documentation of its geography, plants, animals, and Indigenous populations.
Makematic
The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.
Curated Video
Zebulon Pike’s Expeditions
A video entitled “Zebulon Pike’s Expeditions” that examines the importance and legacy of explorer Zebulon Pike’s two famous journeys into the American West.
Curated Video
The History and Evolution of Sailboats: From Ancient Wayfinding to Modern Innovations
This video explores the history of sailboats, from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the early forms of sailing and the techniques used for navigation without modern tools. The video also discusses key innovations that have...
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Hydraulic Systems
This video is explaining how hydraulic systems works for kids.
Curated Video
European Space Exploration: Highlights of 2004
In 2004, European Space exploration reached new heights with notable missions and discoveries. Mars Express provided unprecedented detailed images of the Red Planet's surface, while Rosetta embarked on a 10-year journey to study a...
Science Buddies
Simple Explanation of the Minimax Algorithm with Tic-Tac-Toe
Explore how changing the depth that the Minimax algorithm explores can change the decisions that it makes
Curated Video
Discovering the Azores: Islands of Adventure and Natural Beauty
Azores Islands, Portugal:"Finally, we will know the Azores Islands flying in paragliding. So spectacular are the places that the Azores offer for the paragliding flight that the site of 'Sete Cidades,' on the island of San Miguel, was...
Veritasium
Why Robots That Bend Are Better
This video introduces soft robots made from flexible materials like plastic tubing, which differ from traditional robots made of metal or wood. These robots, powered by compressed air, demonstrate unique locomotion techniques, such as...
Astrum
Why Wheels May Soon Become Obsolete For Mars Exploration
A look at the recent collab between NASA and Boston Dynamics, with Spot.
Flipping Physics
Analogies Between LR Circuits and Falling Objects
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of LR circuits and explore their analogies to object motion. Bo's thought-provoking question sparks a discussion on the meaning of equations for the derivative of current as a function of time. Mr. P...
Curated Video
Robot
A machine that's capable of performing complex tasks on its own, often under computer control. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Frontier Oil Exploration
Dwindling oil supplies mean exploration drilling is moving to far-flung reaches of the Earth. What difficulties does this pose, and what could the environmental impacts be? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. In the USA,...
Curated Video
Butler's Tourism Model
Butler's Tourism Model can be applied to any tourist resort to show six key stages of development. Discover how Blackpool, in the UK, has progressed over the past few hundred years. And how it may be entering a new seventh phase. Human...
Curated Video
Degrees of Separation: Erdős
Paul Erdős is the most published mathematician ever. To such an extent that now everyone in the world has an assigned 'Erdős number', showing the degrees of separation between their work and his! Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math...
Wonderscape
The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Exploring the Unknown
This video follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition, initiated by President Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. The mission aimed to explore the new territory, map trade routes, document plant and animal species, and build...
Wonderscape
Columbus’s First Voyage: The Discovery of the New World
This video recounts Christopher Columbus’s first voyage across the Atlantic in 1492. With three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, Columbus and his crew set sail, eventually landing on an island he named San Salvador, believing it...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo
Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - Politics in Worldbuilding
In this video, the author discusses the importance of politics in worldbuilding and how it can add depth and complexity to the world being created. The video discusses types of political systems that can be incorporated into a world. You...
Curated Video
The Freedom of Not Knowing (Everything)
Why it's important for composers to not pretend we know everything, and why curiosity is the best tool a composer can have
Curated Video
The Freedom of Not Knowing (Everything)
Why it's important for composers to not pretend we know everything, and why curiosity is the best tool a composer can have
Great Big Story
Meet the Culinary King of Queens
Join us on a culinary journey through the multicultural neighborhoods of Queens, New York, and discover the amazing variety of international cuisines.
Great Big Story
Walking Across Continents: Tom's Journey with Savannah
Join Tom and his faithful dog, Savannah, on an extraordinary adventure as they walk across 35 different countries, covering 18,000 miles over five years. Tom's journey began with a desire for adventure and a realization of life's...
Curated Video
Dandelion Puffs
Ollie and Charles follow a trail of dandelions out of the park to an enchanting place.