NASA
NASA | Desert R.A.T.S. 2011
Desert Research And Technology Studies (D-R.A.T.S) kicks off an exciting new year of field testing. The crew is back in action, testing communication scenarios for near-Earth asteroids, and 2 new instruments from Goddard: ExPED and VAPoR.
Curated Video
Improve Speaking Scores with 8+ Improvement Idioms!
Today you’ll learn 8+ idiom phrases about improvement for your next IELTS Speaking Exam.
Curated Video
13 Study Tips: The Science of Studying
This video provides tips for effective learning based on research by neuroscientists and learning experts. It covers topics such as spaced repetition, finding your own learning style, getting a good night's sleep, avoiding distractions,...
Healthcare Triage
Is Meat Bad For Us or Not?
We've been talking a lot about meat consumption and its effect on our health. New studies indicate that meat may not be as bad for us as we've been told. But this is controversial. So, how do we talk about new findings that contradict...
Healthcare Triage
Are Milk and Fruit Juice Healthy Drinks for Kids?
Is there such a thing as a healthful beverage? All other mammals consume only two liquids over the course of their lives: breast milk and water. The evidence for telling humans that some beverages are necessary and that others should be...
Next Animation Studio
Prizes handed out to year’s funniest scientific studies include study to see if beards protect you from punches
The 2021 Ig Nobel awards, rewarding ‘research that first makes people laugh and then makes them think,’ has seen 10 Ig Nobel prizes handed out, including one to a study suggesting men evolved beards to protect their faces in fist fights.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Should I Try Intermittent Fasting?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you've probably heard of the 5:2 diet. But what about the 16/8 diet or alternate day fasting? The warrior diet?
The Viral Fever
Food Files: Can Coffee Help Us?
Today, we look into one of the most consumed beverages all around the world. One that gives you energy to power you through the day – Coffee.
Curated Video
Sample IELTS Part 1 Answers You Need
Today hear native speaker answers for the most common IELTS Part 1 questions about work.
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Life Styles Of Neanderthals
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. Amazing discoveries...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Expanding Voting Rights in the United States
This video discusses the history of voting rights in the United States, highlighting the struggles and achievements of marginalized groups such as women, Black Americans, and Native Americans. It emphasizes the importance of voting and...
The Wall Street Journal
COP27 Debrief
PwC Chairman Bob Moritz joins the WSJ CEO Council to discuss what was achieved by the politicians, NGO's and business people at COP27, and what it all means for business.
Healthcare Triage
Antidepressants and Autism: Healthcare Triage News
I'm getting lots of tweets, emails, tests, etc. "Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children". The is Healthcare Triage News.
The Wall Street Journal
What is the Real Cost of a Breach?
WSJ's David Breg and Rob Sloan discuss how understanding the costs of a breach can help companies organize defenses and prioritize investments.
Curated Video
Glial Cells: Definition, Types, Functions of Glial Cells | Role in Psychology
Glial cells are various types of brain cells. There are 3 main types of glial cells - astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglial cells. These cells protect neurons, help neurons pass information, and keep the brain healthy. These group...
Curated Video
Why is the Background of the Mona Lisa Unique?
Leonardo da Vinci's understanding of the natural world and the forces that shape it influenced every aspect of his artwork, from the foreground to the background. Learn how aerial perspective and the horizon line create the illusion of...
Curated Video
How Chat GPT Can Help Students: A Personal Tutor for All Majors
In this lesson, we explore the ways in which Chat GPT can serve as a personal tutor for students from different professions and majors. By providing examples from various fields, we demonstrate how students can benefit from Chat GPT's...
Healthcare Triage
Do Early Childhood Interventions Work?
Last week we started our deep dive into the RAND Corporation’s comprehensive report on early childhood programs. We talked about how they’re defined, and how they’re targeted. Great. But do they work? What are the outcomes they improve?...
Healthcare Triage
Do Any Common Cold Remedies Work? Probably Not.
There's a flu shot for the flu. But what about colds? Does anything work? Let's find out. .
Curated Video
From HR Professional to Founder: A CEO Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
The video features Marie Diaz, the founder and CEO of Pursuit of Excellence, a human capital management company. Diaz talks about her journey from leaving a corporate job to starting her own company, which now has hundreds of employees....
Healthcare Triage
Is There a Difference Between Brand Name Medications and Generics?
We've already discussed drug names, generic and "brand" ones. But are there differences beyond the words? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.
Curated Video
Air Conditioning Sickness: Can AC Make You Sick?
The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...
Curated Video
The Biology of Love - How Love Actually Works
What is love, and how does it work from a biological perspective? What are the hormones involved? In this video, I dig into the science that governs attraction.
PBS
Why Do We Eat Artificial Flavors?
Where do artificial flavors come from? Well whether it's your average store bought yogurt, granola bar, or even butter, a lot of food we eat today is full of artificial flavoring. Why did this happen? Well it actually has to do with the...