Animal behavior isn't complicated, but it is complex. Nicolas Perony studies how individual animals -- be they Scottish Terriers, bats or meerkats -- follow simple rules that, collectively, create larger patterns of behavior. And how...

The traditional model of our mental function is that first our senses provide data to our brain, which then translates those senses into the appropriate mental phenomena: light into visual images, air vibrations into auditory...

Your eyes get heavy and gradually close... But wait! It's only lunch time and you still have so much to do. Would taking a nap help? Or would it derail your day? Well, that depends on a few things— especially what stages of sleep the nap...

When Sue Austin got a power wheelchair, she felt a tremendous sense of freedom -- yet others looked at her as though she had lost something. In her art, she conveys the spirit of wonder she feels wheeling through the world. Includes...

Knowing a few things about human psychology can help us avoid some of the thousands of accidents that injure or kill children around the world every year.

Have you ever read Harry Potter and wished that you were a student at Hogwarts, studying magic with Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Well, your wish might have partially come true, without you knowing it.

The Internet has a lot to say about how color affects our mood and behavior, but it's not as cut and dry as it may sound.

Feeling overloaded by information? Use tried-and-true methods to retain what you've worked to learn.

Discover the sustainable rehabilitation project in the Bastide district of Bordeaux. Led by business manager Philippe Bar, this initiative transforms abandoned buildings into a vibrant, eco-friendly urban area. Learn about the...

This video unpacks the intricate use of racial and social symbolism in Shakespeare's "Othello." It discusses how Iago's manipulation of racial stereotypes and societal expectations shapes the audience's perception of Othello, revealing...

This video explores how Shakespeare's "Othello" addresses the complex interplay of race, class, and identity, examining the use of the term "race" in early modern England and its implications for societal hierarchies. It discusses how...

This video is an attempt to better understand Vermeer's Officer and Laughing Girl, but it takes the long way. In the video I explain the historical context of Dutch Genre Painting and some of the iconography associated with this style...

In episode 10 of Supreme Court Briefs, a corporation argues it has the right to spend as much money as it wants on a political campaign because of the First Amendment.

Here's a video in a series of quick tips to help you learn ANY foreign language.



As you learn a foreign language, you will probably come across a lot of vocabulary and phrases that just aren't sticking in yo

ur mind. ...

UC Berkeley sleep scientist Matthew Walker describes how current research on the function of sleep supports the age-old notion that it is a good idea to sleep on a problem.

A study published in the International Journal of Cancer reports that use of hair dyes and chemical straighteners, particularly among black women, is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. We look into this a little more.

Joe Rogan and Rhonda Patrick have an inspiring and motivational conversation about all the benefits of physical exercise.

IELTS Energy 972: May Your IELTS Vocabulary Notebook Be Fruitful

Revolutionary changes in the mobile world introduced various type of devices such as smart phones, tablets, and IoT devices, all connected to a network based on a HTTP protocol and HTML 5. This lead to a big push to build...

Trochanteric Bursitis (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Trochanteric Bursitis (also known as Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) is a relatively common condition that affects...

After our episode on the health benefits of coffee, the number one request I received was to look into the potential benefits - or harms - of tea. That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.

Medical Lesson on Acanthosis Nigricans as well as the risks, pathological causes and treatments for acanthosis nigricans. In this lesson, I teach the risks, pathogenesis and treatments for acanthosis nigricans.

Washington, D.C. 2007 A self-described conservative non-profit corporation called Citizens United wants to release a documentary. The film, called Hillary: The Movie, (hey that's a pretty catchy title) talks a bunch of trash about...

Thorncliffe Park tenants and their landlords have come to "an amicable agreement" after years of protests over above-guideline rent increases. CBC's Dale Manucdoc has the details — and reaction.