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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...
Be Smart
Why No One Can Agree What’s REALLY the Tallest Mountain
What's the tallest mountain on Earth? It might seem like an easy question to answer, but in reality it's one that brings up more NEW questions than answers. It turns out that the way we measure mountains rests on a lot of approximations,...
SciShow
How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: The Science of Corvids & Dick Cheney Masks
Welcome back to SciShow Talk Show where Hank talks to interesting people about interesting things! In this episode Hank discusses corvids with John Marzluff of the University of Washington.
SciShow
Hottest Year Ever, and Amazing Gecko-Man Getup!
SciShow News explains the latest climate weirdness, and why the Global Warming Hiatus wasn’t really what it sounded like. Plus, see how humans have harnessed the climbing power of the gecko!
TED Talks
Robert Full: The sticky wonder of gecko feet
Biologist Robert Full shares slo-mo video of some captivating critters. Take a closer look at the spiny legs that allow cockroaches to scuttle across mesh and the nanobristle-packed feet that let geckos to run straight up walls.
TED Talks
Robert Full: Learning from the gecko's tail
Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why do cats act so weird? - Tony Buffington
They're cute, they're lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The case of the missing fractals - Alex Rosenthal and George Zaidan
A bump on the head, a mysterious femme fatale and a strange encounter on a windswept peak all add up to a heck of a night for Manny Brot, Private Eye. Watch as he tries his hand at saving the dame and getting the cash! Shudder at the...
TED Talks
TED: How I climbed a 3,000-foot vertical cliff -- without ropes | Alex Honnold
Imagine being by yourself in the dead center of a 3,000-foot vertical cliff -- without a rope to catch you if you fall. For professional rock climber Alex Honnold, this dizzying scene marked the culmination of a decade-long dream. In a...
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: The Science of Corvids & Dick Cheney Masks
Welcome back to SciShow Talk Show where Hank talks to interesting people about interesting things! In this episode Hank discusses corvids with John Marzluff of the University of Washington.
SciShow
The Common Houseplant That Hasn’t Flowered in Almost 60 Years
The pothos plant grows really well in a lot of places, so you’d think they’d be easy to coax blossoms out of, but even the greenest thumbs haven’t seen this plant bloom naturally in over 60 years! Why are the pothos petals so shy?
SciShow
How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
TED Talks
TED: 9 life lessons from rock climbing | Matthew Childs
In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.
Curated Video
2 Bike Race Climbing Strategies
Howcast - Learn two bike race climbing strategies from racer Alexander Barouh in this Howcast road cycling video.
Curated Video
I Am Alive Walkthrough Part 4 - Shelter
Howcast - Check out part 4 and beat "I Am Alive" with the walkthrough for Ubisoft's new third person survival game!
Curated Video
How to Understand Indoor Rock Climbing Terminology
Howcast - Learn how to understand indoor climbing terminology from rock climbing expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Pick the Right Carabiners for Indoor Climbing
Howcast - Learn how to pick the right carabiners for indoor rock climbing from expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Pick the Right Belay Device for Indoor Climbing
Howcast - Learn how to pick the right belay device for indoor rock climbing from expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Pick the Right Harness for Indoor Climbing
Howcast - Learn how to pick the right harness for indoor rock climbing from expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Best Shoes for Indoor Climbing
Howcast - Learn what kind of shoes to wear for indoor rock climbing from expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Dress for Indoor Rock Climbing
Howcast - Learn how to dress for indoor rock climbing from expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand Indoor Climbing Grades
Howcast - Learn what climbing grades are from indoor rock climbing expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand Indoor Rock Climbing Sequencing
Howcast - Learn what sequencing is from indoor rock climbing expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.