Crash Course
Before I Got My Eye Put Out - The Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Crash Course English Lit
In which John Green concludes the Crash Course Literature mini-series with an examination of the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Sure, John explores the creepy biographical details of Dickinson's life, but he also gets into why her poems have...
TED Talks
John Lloyd: An animated tour of the invisible
Gravity. The stars in day. Thoughts. The human genome. Time. Atoms. So much of what really matters in the world is impossible to see. A stunning animation of John Lloyd's classic TEDTalk from 2009, which will make you question what you...
TED Talks
TED: What if we eliminated one of the world's oldest diseases? | Caroline Harper
Thousands of years ago, ancient Nubians drew pictures on tomb walls of a terrible disease that turns the eyelids inside out and causes blindness. This disease, trachoma, is still a scourge in many parts of the world today -- but it's...
TED Talks
Dennis Hong: Making a car for blind drivers
Using robotics, laser rangefinders, GPS and smart feedback tools, Dennis Hong is building a car for drivers who are blind. It's not a "self-driving" car, he's careful to note, but a car in which a non-sighted driver can determine speed,...
SciShow
Can Screens Damage Your Eyes?
You might have heard that exposure to unnatural lights from digital devices can hurt your eyes. But is that true?
TED Talks
TED: How new technology helps blind people explore the world | Chieko Asakawa
How can technology help improve our quality of life? How can we navigate the world without using the sense of vision? Inventor and IBM Fellow Chieko Asakawa, who's been blind since the age of fourteen, is working on answering these...
SciShow
How Do Polarized Sunglasses Work?
The useful glare-blocking properties of polarized sunglasses are well-known to just about anyone who goes outside. What isn't so well-known is how they reduce glare in the first place. That answer is deceptively complicated!
SciShow Kids
All About Your Body! | Human Body Compilation
The human body is a complicated thing! To be able to move, fight off diseases, and even see colors, lots of different systems and organs need to work together. Squeaks' robot body is pretty complicated, too, so Jessi has put together a...
SciShow
Do we have more than 5 senses?
The Greek philosopher Aristotle used sensory experiences and body parts to propose that humans have five senses. But almost as soon as he proposed them, people noticed things that didn’t fit the bill. And the debate has continued ever...
Curated Video
How to Make a Long Archery Shot
Howcast - Learn how to make long archery shots from the pros at Queens Archery in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
NeverDead Ending
Howcast - Beat NEVERDEAD in Konami's new immortal undead shooter, NeverDead.
Curated Video
How to Do Triathlon Swimming Techniques
Howcast - Learn how to do triathlon swimming techniques in this online swimming lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
Syndicate Walkthrough Part 3 - Assault on Aspari
Howcast - Check out Part 4 and go on your first mission and Assault Aspari in this walkthrough for Starbreeze Studios and EA Games' new release, Syndicate.
Curated Video
How to Avoid Hazards on a Motorcycle
Howcast - Learn how to avoid hazards on a motorcycle from professional motorcycle instructor Joonil Park in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
5 Shooting Tips
Howcast -Learn five shooting tips from Police Officer Keith Charley in this Howcast gun video.
Curated Video
Genius swimming pool hacks for everyone!
Dive into these genius swimming pool hacks that everyone will love!
Curated Video
Officials: Wildfire in Rockaway Township impacts 140 acres, 30% contained
Eight homes have been evacuated as flames have now reached the backyards of properties along Green Pond Road. Officials say that 13 homes are in danger.
Curated Video
Boston Tea Party for Kids
Discover the story of the Boston Tea Party, a key event in American history that sparked the revolution. On December 16, 1773, American colonists, frustrated by Britain’s taxation without representation, protested by dumping 342 chests...
Great Big Story
Blind Sailors Master the Waves Using Sound
Discover how blind sailors use echolocation and adaptive techniques to navigate the open seas with confidence.
Curated Video
Birds of Prey: Exploring the World of Diurnal Raptors and Vultures
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of diurnal birds of prey, focusing on vultures. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their exceptional camouflage, razor-sharp claws, and keen sense of sight. Despite their...
Curated Video
Only In South Korea 4 - Lion-Dog Odd Couple
Lion-Dog Odd Couple:A peculiar duo, consisting of a dog and a lion, forms an unusual but captivating attraction in a South Korean zoo.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Rockefeller Centre
ROCKEFELLER CENTER DOWNTOWN NEW YORK IS HOME TO ONE OF THE CITY S MOST RECOGNISABLE ICONS; THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER. IT S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IS A TROVE OF ART DECO TREASURES AND A LIVING REMINDER OF AN ARCHITECTURAL ERA THAT WAS BOTH...