As more and more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children or are vaccinating them later, diseases like measles are making a comeback. Are vaccines safe? How do vaccines work? Why do some people claim there is a link between...

Loneliness isn’t much fun, but it might also be harmful to your heart—not just in a metaphorical sense, but your actual physical heart, as well as some of your body's other functions.

Recycling trash is one really important way that we can help the Earth stay clean! It's much better to recycle things than throw them away, but it's super important to recycle plastic! Jessi is here to tell you why!

When it comes to sex things can be complicated, but for the three species we are looking at today, sex is really hard.

The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as...

Social distancing is a time-honored, low-tech tool for slowing the spread of contagious pathogens. But it can also take a toll psychologically. Luckily, there are ways to mitigate these harms, so you can protect yourself and your...

This week, we're starting our discussion of Mythical Creatures with the WORST creatures. Monsters. What makes a monster monstrous though? Mike Rugnetta will guide you through the fine line between a magical creature and a monster....

How do coral reef conservationists balance the environmental needs of the reefs with locals who need the reefs to survive? Joshua Drew draws on the islands of Fiji and their exemplary system of protection, called "connectivity", which...

What's the antidote to rising nationalism, polarization and hate? In this inspiring, poetic talk, Valarie Kaur asks us to reclaim love as a revolutionary act. As she journeys from the birthing room to tragic sites of bloodshed, Kaur...

We need to think beyond national borders to solve global problems, says activist Colombe Cahen-Salvador. Reimagining the world's fractured systems of governance and calling out their ineffective responses to major issues -- from the...

In which Stan Muller teaches you about our third branch of Intellectual Property, trademarks. A lot of people confuse trademark and copyright. Trademarks apply to things like company and product names and logos, packaging designs, and...

Island and coastal nations need to protect their waters to keep the oceans healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren't able to prioritize ocean conservation over other needs. Mark Tercek and his team at The Nature Conservancy...

For 10,000 years, humanity suffered from the scourge of smallpox. The virus killed almost a third of its victims within two weeks and left survivors horribly scarred. But Simona Zompi commends the brave souls - a Buddhist nun, a boy, a...

The world owes much of its cultural legacy to Constantinople's walls. When Constantinople was under seige by neighboring enemies, the Roman city's elaborate system of moats, outer walls, and inner walls stood tall. Surviving numerous...

How Nato allies responded to Trump's Strait of Hormuz threat.Source: The Independent / Getty / US pool

When I was a kid, I remember people talking about putting on suntan lotion to help them absorb the sun's rays. Those days are over. Too much sun can be terrible for you. Besides the fact that it significantly increases the risk of skin...

This video explores the concept of tariffs as a tool for economic development, focusing on the historical use of tariffs in the United States. It discusses how tariffs were initially used to protect and foster domestic industries,...

Part 2 explains employee responsibility for protecting intellectual property. Learn about trade secrets, competitive info, and ethical boundaries at work.

Statement by brother of Paloma Shemirani whose inquest concludes she was 'adversely influenced' by motherCredit: PA

This video explores why winter vegetables like brassicas and root crops taste sweeter during the colder months. It discusses the natural processes that lead to increased sugar content in these vegetables as a protection against freezing...

This video is a brief outlay of who hackers are, what they hack for, and the various methodologies used in hacking.

Nothing is more important to Brazilians than their families. Parents, their single adult children, and older relatives often live together, and married children frequently live nearby. Everyone visits regularly, and support is always...

Dr. Miguel Cardona, the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education, explains the federal government's critical yet limited role in education. Drawing from his experience as a teacher, district leader, state commissioner, and federal official, he...

Scams are on the rise, and even if you're savvy, your loved ones may need help avoiding them!