MinutePhysics
Why is it Dark at Night
Have you ever wondered why you look up and see a dark sky at night?
MinutePhysics
The Astounding Physics of N95 Masks
This video was written in collaboration with Aatish Bhatia - https://aatishb.com To learn more about using & decontaminating N95 masks: https://www.n95decon.org Thanks to Manu Prakash for useful discussion and feedback (Manu is involved...
Crash Course
Labor Markets and Minimum Wage: Crash Course Economics
How much should you get paid for your job? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Your skill set, the demand for the skills you have, and what other people are getting paid around you all factor in. In a lot of ways, labor markets work...
MinutePhysics
How to Destroy a Magnet
Magnets are amazingly strong... but there's a very easy way to destroy them. All you need to know is a little bit about ferromagnetism, paramagnetism, and temperature!
TED Talks
TED: Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs
AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with...
TED Talks
TED: What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman
When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the primary...
TED Talks
TED: Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan
When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's worth the risk to let people get to know the real you.
TED Talks
TED: How to be an active citizen and spark change | Gabriel Marmentini
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why we can't rely on the state alone to solve all our problems — and presents the four...
TED Talks
TED: How to quit your job — without ruining your career | Gala Jackson
Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and...
TED Talks
TED: Want to truly succeed? Lift others up while you climb | Amber Hikes
It's up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it's essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself, says ACLU Chief Equity Officer Amber...
SciShow
Injured? Maybe Antlers Could Help
Scientists have recently discovered the cells responsible for a deer's amazing ability to regrow antlers in just a few months. It may be the key to healing human wounds and broken bones faster.
SciShow
New Oil Spill Clean Up Method, Guess What?
There are many conventional ways to treat oil spills, both at sea and on land, but some of the strangest include human hair and chicken manure.
SciShow
The Surprisingly Useful Physics of Desk Toys
How do Newton's Cradles connect to cancer treatments? Let's unpack the physics of some of our favorite desk toys, from dippy birds to perpetual motion machines, and explore how these scientific principles can be used beyond an office desk.