TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A brief history of chess - Alex Gendler
Trace the storied history of the game of chess, from its origins in 7th century India to the computer software we use today. -- The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to...
Crash Course
Atari and the Business of Video Games: Crash Course Games
Today, Andre is going to talk about the rise of Atari and with it the rise of the video game industry. So if you remember from last episode, we mentioned that the first arcade machine, Galaxy Game, happened to have a coin slot, but this...
Crash Course
Aggression V. Altruism: Crash Course Psychology
In our final episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank discusses the ideas of Aggression and Altruism. These two things are difficult to understand and explain so sit tight and get ready to run the gauntlet of human emotions. If you are...
TED Talks
TED: A close-to-home solution for accessible childcare | Chris Bennett
Childcare needs a transformation -- but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people already nearby? Entrepreneur Chris Bennett offers an innovative way to tackle the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles - Janelle Peters
Starting in 80 CE, residents of Rome and visitors from across the Roman Empire would fill the stands of the Colosseum to see gladiators duel, animals fight and chariots race around the arena. And for the grand finale, water poured into...
Crash Course
The Video Game Crash of 1983: Crash Course Games
So the 1980s was the golden age of arcade games. Games like Donkey Kong, Pac- Man, Space Invaders, and Centipede had become a cultural phenomenon. These games had expanded the gamer demographic and even encouraged the rise of competitive...
Crash Course
The Future of Virtual Reality: Crash Course Games
Today, we're going to take a look at a seemingly cutting-edge technology that has actually been around for decades - virtual reality. Virtual reality devices have been introduced multiple times in the video game era, but they never seem...
Crash Course
Nintendo and a New Standard for Video Games: Crash Course Games
So we ended the last episode at the North American Video Game Crash of 1983, and even though the video game market had collapsed in the United States, demand for video games remained strong in Europe and Asia. Nintendo of Japan,...
TED Talks
Wolfgang Kessling: How to air-condition outdoor spaces
During the hot summer months, watching an outdoor sports match or concert can be tantamount to baking uncomfortably in the sun -- but it doesn't have to be. At the TEDxSummit in Doha, physicist Wolfgang Kessling reveals sustainable...
SciShow
Awesome Inventions by African Americans
Who invented microphones, PCs, and video game consoles? In honor of Black History Month, Hank talks about some African Americans scientist/inventors who've helped make all our lives more awesome.
Crash Course
Educational Games: Crash Course Games
Chess, Number Munchers, The Oregon Trail! Today, we're going to talk about gaming's role in education. Now technically all games have an educational component, because games are defined by their rules and players have to learn those...
Crash Course
Ancient Games: Crash Course Games
From the ancient Egyptian game of Senet to the Aztec's Patolli, games have been played since the beginning of civilization. Today, your host Andre Meadows is going to take a look at a few of these games, including some that are actually...
TED Talks
Read Montague: What we're learning from 5,000 brains
Mice, bugs and hamsters are no longer the only way to study the brain. Functional MRI (fMRI) allows scientists to map brain activity in living, breathing, decision-making human beings. Read Montague gives an overview of how this...
Curated Video
Travel Tips and Fun Games for a Family Road Trip
In this video, the speaker discusses different modes of transportation and how to behave while traveling. They cover airplanes, trains, and road trips, providing tips and guidelines for a safe and enjoyable journey. The video also...
Curated Video
The Rise of Serious Gaming: From Military Combat Simulation to Medical Training
This video highlights the growing trend of using computer games for training purposes, particularly in the military and medical fields. It showcases how the US military is developing combat simulation videos and how game designers are...
Curated Video
The Intense Rivalry: Mexico vs. United States in Football
This video explores the historic rivalry between Mexico and the United States in the sport of football (soccer). It highlights Mexico's dominance over the United States for many years, with Mexico often emerging as the victor in their...
Curated Video
World Cup 2010: The Ivory Coast's Fairy Tale and Australia's Overachievement
This video discusses the history and achievements of the Ivory Coast and Australian national soccer teams leading up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. It highlights the Ivory Coast's qualification for the 2006 World Cup and their...
Curated Video
The Importance of Timing: Behind the Scenes with Olympic Timekeepers
This video highlights the crucial role of timing in sports, particularly at the Olympic Games. It showcases the advanced technology developed by Swiss Time Keeping to accurately record and measure athletes' performances, ensuring fair...
Curated Video
Inside the Drug Control Centre: Ensuring Fair Play in Olympic Sports
The Drug Control Centre at King's College London is a small team of scientists dedicated to detecting athletes who use drugs to cheat in the Olympics. They are equipped with sophisticated testing methods and are the only laboratory in...
Curated Video
Only In America 4 - Video Game Art Gallery
Video Game Art Gallery:An art gallery showcases works inspired by and made from video games, bridging the gap between digital entertainment and traditional art.
Curated Video
Robo Sapien: The Celebrity Robot Taking the Toy World by Storm
Robo Sapien is a popular celebrity robot in the techno toy world. Despite being a bit clumsy, this remote-controlled robot has taken the market by storm, selling 1.5 million units worldwide in just six months. With programmable reactions...
Curated Video
High-Tech Security: Aerial Surveillance with the Helium-Filled Airship
This video showcases a 60-meter helium-filled airship called Foibos, which was used during the 2004 Olympics in Athens for high-tech security purposes. Equipped with dome-shaped sensors, chemical sniffers, ultra-high-resolution cameras,...
Curated Video
Only In United Kingdom 17 - Cotswold Olympics Stilt Football and Shin Kicking
Cotswold Olympics Stilt Football and Shin Kicking:Teams engage in various games, including football on stilts and shin kicking, as part of the Cotswold Olympics.