Instructional Video2:56
Mediacorp

The Game-Changing Potential of 5G for Self-Driving Cars

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore how the implementation of 5G technology can revolutionize the world of self-driving cars, leading to a future with improved mobility and safety. <br/>
5G part 4/5
Instructional Video3:12
Mediacorp

South Korea is Leading the Way in 5G Technology

12th - Higher Ed
This video discusses the launch of 5G technology in South Korea, making it the first country to have a commercial 5G network. The video also highlights the need for infrastructure updates and the economic benefits of being a leader in...
Instructional Video4:00
Mediacorp

Tracking Virus Spread with a Supercomputer

12th - Higher Ed
A Japanese supercomputer is investigating how virus particles spread through train cars and offices. Let's look at the results!<br/>
Pandemic Innovations part 5/6
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

Marie Van Brittan Brown

9th - Higher Ed
Marie Van Brittan Brown was the inventor of the first home security system. She is also credited with the invention of the first closed-circuit television. Brown was born in Queens, New York, on October 22, 1922, and resided there until...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Development and Mechanics of the Television

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the history and workings of the television. From its early inventions in the 1920s to the first consumer televisions in the 1930s, we learn about the pioneers who contributed to its development. We also delve...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Evolution of Optical Media

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Optical media, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, encode data as binary code and are read by lasers. We explore how these discs work and the impact they have had on music and video distribution. Additionally, we discuss the emergence...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Invention and Evolution of the Printer

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the history and functionality of printers, highlighting their importance in daily tasks for students and professionals. It covers various types of printers, such as laser printers and inkjet printers,...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

How Do Cell Phones Work?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of how cell phones work, highlighting their evolution from simple communication devices to multi-functional computers. Learn the basics of sending and receiving calls, texts, and data...
Instructional Video1:37
Curated Video

Shirley Jackson: the First African American Woman to Receive a Doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

9th - Higher Ed
Born on August 5, 1946, Shirley Jackson is the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the first African-American woman to serve as president at a top-ranked...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Understanding the Internet

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The internet is a global network that connects millions of computers around the world, allowing them to communicate and share information. The internet allows users to access data and websites, as well as other services like file...
Instructional Video3:01
Mediacorp

Breaking Bad Habits: Can This Device Help Stop Face Touching?

12th - Higher Ed
Host Joshua tries the face touch buzzer, but soon gets used to the light buzzing. He takes it to a user experience (UX) designer, in hopes that making it more annoying will also make it more effective. Let's see how it...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Satellites: Exploring Space and Enhancing Communication

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a brief overview of satellites, their history, and their various purposes. It explains how satellites are used for military missions, astronomical observations, navigation, and communications. By floating in space and...
Instructional Video1:01
Curated Video

Joseph N Jackson: Inventor of the Remote Control

9th - Higher Ed
Thanks to Joseph N Jackson, we no longer have to get up and walk to the television to change the channel. Learn about the man who invented the remote control and other useful electronics.
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

A Guide to Global Positioning System

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The transcript describes the functioning of the GPS (Global Positioning System), explaining how it uses a network of satellites to provide location and time information anywhere on or near the Earth. It outlines the process of...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Semiconductors: the Backbone of Modern Electronics

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Semiconductors are the essential components that allow electricity to flow and regulate the flow of electrical energy in all electronic devices. They are materials that sit between conductors and insulators, enabling the controlled...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

How Email Became a Primary Communication Method

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A few decades ago, landline phones were the primary form of quick communication between people. With the development of the internet came email, which took the place of many phone calls. From ARPANET to modern times, understand how email...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Technology and Uses of Drones

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The basic nuts and bolts of how things work is explained simply by exploring the natural world and human made inventions that we come in contact with. Drones are used for all kinds of things from military missions to movies to delivering...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Exploring Virtual Reality

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Virtual reality is a technology that immerses users in believable, interactive, and computer-generated 3D worlds. Virtual reality allows individuals to fully explore and engage with these alternate realities, making them feel as though...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Video Games: From Pong to Virtual Reality

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What began as a hobby for computer programmers decades ago is now a popular international pass-time: video games. What did the original video games look like and where is the technology going?
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Black History Month Video: Black Inventors and Electricity

9th - Higher Ed
My son came home from school, told me that his school wasn't doing anything for Black History Month and then just stood there looking me in the eye like "So what you gonna do Dad." So I stepped up and recorded this episode about famous...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Development and Importance of the Computer Mouse

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The computer mouse has become an essential computer accessory, making digital navigation easier from gaming to office work. Learn how do messages are transmitted from the mouse to the computer and how the technology has evolved since the...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Development of Touchscreen Technology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the evolution and functionality of touch screens as input devices. Explore their origins from the 60s and 70s and how they have become a standard feature in smartphones and various other industries. Compare the two...
News Clip25:00
Curated Video

Can China be a global leader? | Inside Story

9th - Higher Ed
Beijing has laid out an ambitious plan to grow its economic, military and cultural powers.
News Clip19:52
Bloomberg

Jenny Johnson on Navigating Change, Disruption

Higher Ed
Jenny Johnson, President & CEO, Franklin Templeton, discusses how she sees the role of traditional money managers shifting with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at Women, Money & Power in London.