TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Euclid's puzzling parallel postulate - Jeff Dekofsky
Euclid, known as the "Father of Geometry," developed several of modern geometry's most enduring theorems--but what can we make of his mysterious fifth postulate, the parallel postulate? Jeff Dekofsky shows us how mathematical minds have...
SciShow
What It’s Like to Have a Near-Perfect Memory?
Having a perfect memory sounds like the most amazing thing ever, but there's also a downside of having hyperthymesia.
TED Talks
TED: The science behind how parents affect child development | Yuko Munakata
Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative, research-backed reality that...
Crash Course Kids
Orbits are Odd
Last week we talked about the orbits of the Earth and our Moon. But today we're going to go a little bigger... well, a lot better. Did you know that there is a massive Black Hole at the center of our Galaxy? Or that Pluto's orbit is...
PBS
The Honeycombs of 4-Dimensional Bees ft. Joe Hanson
Why is there a hexagonal structure in honeycombs? Why not squares? Or asymmetrical blobby shapes? In 36 B.C., the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro wrote about two of the leading theories of the day. First: bees have six legs, so they...
Curated Video
The Berlin Air Show: A Showcase of Aerospace Technology
The Berlin Air Show is a leading international aerospace exhibition held every two years at the Berlin Schoenfeld Airport. It showcases the latest advancements in aerospace technology, both civil and military, attracting exhibitors and...
Curated Video
Ground to Air Missile Defense System: Protecting Passenger Aircraft from Threats
In today's world, passenger planes are increasingly vulnerable to missile attacks. The Flight Guard system, originally used only by the military, is now being trialled for use on civil aircraft. By releasing flares from pods along the...
Curated Video
Mysterious UFO Encounter Captured by Mexican Air Force Pilots
In this video, the Mexican Air Force shares footage of 11 unidentified flying objects encountered by pilots during a night time reconnaissance mission. The objects were detected by radar and captured on infrared cameras, leaving the...
Curated Video
NASA's Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex: Testing the Aircraft of Tomorrow
The NASA Ames Research Centre's full scale aerodynamic complex in Mountain View, CA is home to the largest wind tunnel in the world. With two test sections capable of accommodating any full scale aircraft, this facility has played a...
Curated Video
Concorde's Final Flight: A Historic Journey to its Resting Place
This video captures the final lift-off and relocation of a retired Concorde aircraft to its resting place at the Zinzheim Outer Want Technique Museum in Germany. The complex operation involved heavy cranes, practice lifts, and the use of...
Curated Video
Padornia 24 ATT: A Historic Flight for Dreams
Southeast Asian Airlines is bringing back the iconic Padornia 24 ATT flying boat, once the largest in the world, for a historic round-the-world tour. The tour, led by the airline's chairman Erin Dornier, aims to promote tourism in the...
Curated Video
The Dream of Flying: Felix Arcadia's Journey to Build His Own Aircraft
In this video, we meet Felix Arcadia, a 24-year-old orphan with a passion for aviation. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including the loss of his mother, Felix is determined to build his own microlight aircraft. With limited resources...
Curated Video
Developing Insect-Based Flight Technology for Mars Exploration
Scientists and engineers at the Australian National University have developed insect-based flight technology that NASA is interested in using for their Mars mission. With a specially designed camera, the technology mimics an insect's...
Curated Video
Zero Gravity Experience: Students Explore Weightlessness in Parabolic Flight
Experience weightlessness and the thrill of space travel on the Zero GA Airbus A300. This specially adapted commercial plane takes passengers on a parabolic flight, simulating the feeling of zero gravity. Students from the ESA's...
Curated Video
The First Flight of the Airbus A380: A Milestone in Aviation History
The video describes the first flight of the Airbus A380, the largest commercial aircraft ever built. Over 50,000 people gathered in Toulouse, France to witness this historic event. The A380, designed to carry up to 840 people,...
Curated Video
The A380: The World's Biggest Jetliner Takes Flight
The video discusses the unveiling of the Airbus A380, the world's largest jetliner, and its potential impact on the aviation industry. It highlights the growing demand for long-haul flights and the belief that giant planes like the A380...
Curated Video
Remembering the Munich Air Disaster: A Tragic Day in Manchester United's History
This video recounts the tragic Munich Air Disaster of 1958, in which British European Airways Flight 609 crashed while carrying the Manchester United football team. The incident resulted in the loss of lives, including players and staff...
Curated Video
7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles
It recently occurred to me that an airplane is rather like a Project, and its captain is like a Project Manager. Let me explain why the role of a Project Manager is rather like that of a pilot... 1. Destination The captain pilots a lane...
Curated Video
Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - Calculating Hash Values with PowerShell
In this video, you will learn about calculating the hash values of different types of files using Microsoft PowerShell.
Curated Video
Flight Lessons from a World Champion Drone Racer
Experience the world through two-time Drone Racing League Champion Jordan Temkin’s eyes as we dive into the mechanics and the physics of FPV (First-Person View) drones.
Debunked
Why Don't Airlines Give Passengers Parachutes
The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.
Step Back History
9/11: A Modern History
Enough years have passed now that there are plenty of people watching this video who have no first-person memories of what happened on 9/11. That being said, It often fails to make it into most history books, and in your average American...
Curated Video
Elliptical orbit
An orbit in space which follows an oval-shaped path. Any small object orbiting a larger one in space will follow an elliptical orbit. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
Sonic Boom - Sound Barrier Burst
The loud bang caused by a plane or other object flying faster than the speed of sound. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...