TED Talks
TED: The "adjacent possible" -- and how it explains human innovation | Stuart Kauffman
From the astonishing evolutionary advances of the Cambrian explosion to our present-day computing revolution, the trend of dramatic growth after periods of stability can be explained through the theory of the "adjacent possible," says...
SciShow
Electromagnetism - Magnetic Force: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #4b
In this final segment on the four fundamental forces of physics, Hank tackles the magnetic force, the second of the two ways in which electromagnetism is apparent in the universe
SciShow
Why You Really Love That Wobbly Table
Multiple studies have shown that people assign a higher value to something they "made" themselves, even if they only picked out the color or tightened a few screws. Why does that happen? Psychologists have a few theories.
SciShow
How to Make the World's Simplest Motor: SciShow Experiments
Hank builds a simple electric motor just powerful enough to make a small screw spin, but also strong enough to blow your mind.
Bozeman Science
Simple Machines
Mr. Andersen explains the simple principles behind simple machines. He shows how the mechanical advantage of a simple machine can increase the input force. A brief discussion of work is also included.
Curated Video
Planes, Wedges, Screws
There are only six basic types of machine. Discover more about planes, wedges and screws: what are they and why are they useful? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Machines based on the ideas of Archimedes make work easier. An inclined...
Curated Video
Optical Isomerism: The Chemistry of Mirror Images
Optical isomerism occurs in molecules that are chiral, meaning they cannot be superimposed on their mirror images. These isomers, known as enantiomers, differ in their optical activity—they rotate plane-polarized light in opposite...
Wonderscape
Twist and Build: Understanding the Screw
Uncover how the simple yet effective screw transforms rotational motion into linear action, making it indispensable in construction projects like building a tree fort. This video explores the structure of a screw, its historical origins,...
Curated Video
The Crunch Chronicles: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals
Join us on a fascinating journey to uncover how breakfast cereals are transformed from simple grains into the crunchy delights that populate our morning tables. This video takes you through the technological marvels and processes at a...
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing and Troubleshooting a PSU
Knowing how to install and troubleshoot errors with power supplies is essential. While it is generally a simple process, there are some things to look out for. Let's go through installing and troubleshooting a PSU together. This clip is...
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing and Troubleshooting a Motherboard
Installing a motherboard into a case is part science and part art. Science comes first. The motherboard must match the case's form factor, and the motherboard and parts must be compatible. Then, the art: the subtle crafts of preparing...
Curated Video
Pioneering Sustainable Living with Creative Wood Construction Techniques
The Woodcube is a five-story building, constructed almost entirely of untreated wood. It provides a natural living environment without using glue or solvents. Residents enjoy a lifestyle aligned with their ecological values. The...
Curated Video
Macbeth 1.7 Interview: Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
This video delves into the complex themes of ambition, moral dilemma, and consequences in Shakespeare's Macbeth. It explores the internal conflict faced by Macbeth as he grapples with the idea of assassinating King Duncan to fulfill his...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met…..a Sink
Henry goes into the bathroom to wash his hands and meets a Sink. Tap offers to wash Henry's hands but no water comes out of his spout! Oh no! If only there was a plumber around to help. Henry becomes a plumber to help get the water up...
Rock 'N Learn
SCR Consonant Blend Song and Practice
This animated phonics song helps children learn the sound of the beginning blend SCR in English. A blend is a combination of letters where each letter makes its own sound. The sounds of the letters are blended together. Fun characters...
Curated Video
Compound Machines
Dr. Forrester describes compound machines and the simple machines that make them.
Curated Video
Types of Simple Machines
Dr. Forrester discusses various types of simple machines, such as the lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, screw, and inclined plane.
Curated Video
ew Sound | Learn Phonics | ew words | Learn to Read | British Teacher
Explore the 'ew' sound with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'ew' sound. The 'ew' sound is a digraph or 'special friend' because it is made up of two letters. The 'ew' sound is in...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Does A Screw And Wedge Work?
This video is answering the question of how does a screw and wedge work.
Curated Video
Using Tools
We find Miss Palomine cutting coupons out of the paper. She reviews the use of scissors and this begins a discussion of tools we use around our homes.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael Roth - Safe Enough Spaces: A Pragmatist's Approach to Inclusion, Free Speech ...
Michael S. Roth '78 became the 16th president of Wesleyan University on July 1, 2007 Formerly president of California College of the Arts (CCA), Roth is known as a historian, curator, author and public advocate for liberal education. A...
Curated Video
Watchmaking: Machining a 0.6 mm Screw
In this video, Mike machines a 0.6 mm watch screw on a watchmaker's lathe.
Curated Video
Watchmaking: Screw Making Techniques
In this video, we investigate how sharp different edges are by attempting to split a single hair. The results from this are unexpected, so we try to understand the problem better by building a sharpness tester and even measuring the edge...
Señor Jordan
How to say, "I screwed up!" in Spanish (Día 16)
Here's a great one in case you ever want to talk about having made a mistake! Notice as with most of the phrase of the week, we don't have a literal translation: I screwed up. Metí la pata. (translation: I put/inserted the paw/foot.)