“Being on a voyage forces you to unplug,” says TED Fellow and third-generation captain Lehua Kamalu. Sharing ancient knowledge from traditional Hawaiian ocean voyaging, she reflects on the transformational power of seafaring journeys —...

Ever wondered what our buildings might look like in the future? Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow and take a look at what the...

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Hank responds to viewer questions, and explains what the Higgs boson particle actually IS.

Right now, the construction industry heavily relies on concrete, but it isn't great for the earth. Many scientists are looking for ways to replace it in the future, and some of their ideas are so off the wall that they just might work.

Devastating earthquakes happen every year, and it's difficult to predict when they will happen. But they do follow one mathematical pattern known as the Devil's staircase.

Can public spaces both reclaim the past and embrace the future? Landscape architect Walter Hood has explored this question over the course of an iconic career, with projects ranging from Lafayette Square Park in San Francisco to the...

Less than 10% of plastic trash is recycled -- compared to almost 90% of metals -- because of the massively complicated problem of finding and sorting the different kinds. Frustrated by this waste, Mike Biddle has developed a cheap and...

In the 1960s drug-resistant strains of malaria emerged, making the disease even deadlier than before. Then, pharmaceutical scientist Tu Youyou discovered a promising new remedy buried within the pages of ancient Chinese texts.

This week we are wrapping up our overview of sociology’s core frameworks and founding theorists with a look Max Weber and his understanding of the modern world. We’ll explore rationalization and the transition from traditional to modern...

A quarter of all prescription drugs in the U.S. come from substances that are found only in plants. In this episode of SciShow, we take a look at four of these talented plants who make our lives better.

Tremendous strides have been made in education in Mexico over the past century. Today, education is compulsory and school enrollment has been increasing steadily. The majority of the schools in Mexico are public, coed, and nonreligious....

In Japan, business practices are distinctly Japanese and have their roots in the local cultural values of tradition, patriarchy, respect for age, formality, cooperation, loyalty, and consensus-building. Corporate culture in Japan is...

If you are searching for that greasy hole in the wall serving up delicious soul food, look no further. Lin Heung Tea House is one of the oldest tea houses in Hong Kong and they are still serving dim sum and traditional recipes with no...

When you think Beijing, you think ancient history, bustling metropolis and duck. There aren't many meals that can claim royal lineage dating back almost a thousand years to the ancient emperors of China. Known as Peking Duck, Beijing...

Down a narrow pathway and a few steps will lead you to this open street market that spans over several blocks. An abundance of stalls will be there to greet you, each overstuffed with artisan crafts inspired by the vivacious city of San...

The things Kazuo Kobayashi can do with paper are astounding. As the director of the Origami Kaikan Hall, an center for all things dedicated to the art of paper folding, he can turn a couple of pieces into moving lips, blooming flowers,...

The skin is glistening and moist. The leg, dripping and irresistable. One taste, pure ecstasy - and just like that, you’re hooked. We’re talking about the roast goose at Yat Lok, of course (what were you thinking?).This unassuming hole...

The subject of Dia de los Muertos —the day of the dead—may be solemn, but the 3,000 year old festival is all about the joy of celebrating life.Believing the deceased would be insulted by mourning, families spend an entire day honoring...

Like cheesecake is to New York or madeleines are to Paris, the egg tart is the darling of Hong Kong desserts. Silky egg custard, held in a shell of buttery, crumbly biscuit baked fresh out of the oven – what’s not to love?Egg tarts have...

Don’t let a monkfish fool you. It might not have a pretty face, but it is some seriously good eating. The bottom-feeder typically has a huge head, scraggly visage and large mouth, but the meat is some of the most tender and supple...

Located in Chiyoda, this Shinto shrine has been watching over the neighborhoods of Kanda, Nihonbashi, Akihabara, Ootemachi, Marunouchi and others since the 14th century. Although the Gate of God suffered the fires, earthquakes and wars...

One way to think about Kanda is to picture early Brooklyn, before the hipsters completely took over. It’s a place that perfectly embodies old and new Tokyo, a university town that attracts more than students. It’s a great place to live...

Tucked away along one of the many canals on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, the Artist's House is a difficult attraction to find. Centuries ago, klong houses like these were the norm. Today, they are becoming more and more rare in favor of...