Curated Video
RR0134/A: East Timor: Elections
Maliana (recent): traditionally dressed East Timorese at a rally of FRETILIN, the former revolutionary movement that is confident of topping the national election, Victor Soares, former guerrilla commander in the FALINTIL force...
Crash Course
Russian Revolution and Civil War: Crash Course European History
World War I was very hard on the Russian Empire. So hard, in fact, that it led to the end of the Russian Empire. As the global conflict ground on, Tsar Nicholas II faced increasing unrest at home. Today we'll learn about the Revolutions...
TED Talks
Skylar Tibbits: The emergence of "4D printing"
3D printing has grown in sophistication since the late 1970s; TED Fellow Skylar Tibbits is shaping the next development, which he calls 4D printing, where the fourth dimension is time. This emerging technology will allow us to print...
TED Talks
Skylar Tibbits: Can we make things that make themselves?
MIT researcher Skylar Tibbits works on self-assembly -- the idea that instead of building something (a chair, a skyscraper), we can create materials that build themselves, much the way a strand of DNA zips itself together. It's a big...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: A day in the life of an ancient Athenian - Robert Garland
It's 427 BCE and the worst internal conflict ever to occur in the ancient Greek world is in its fourth year. Athens is facing a big decision: what to do with the people of Mytilene, a city on the island of Lesbos where a revolt against...
TED Talks
Saul Griffith: Everyday inventions
Inventor and MacArthur fellow Saul Griffith shares some innovative ideas from his lab -- from "smart rope" to a house-sized kite for towing large loads.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Self-assembly: The power of organizing the unorganized - Skylar Tibbits
From something as familiar as our bodies to things vast as the formation of galaxies, we can observe the process of self-assembly, or when unordered parts come together in an organized structure. Skylar Tibbits explains how we see...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the Kingdom of Man | Andrew McDonald
On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire that lasted 200 years. Rulers built coastal fortresses on cliffs, roved the seaways, and threw...
Be Smart
Sonic the Hedgehog Is Why You Have Thumbs!
The human hand, with its multi-talented thumb, might be man's greatest tool. But did you know we can trace that thumb, and the hand and arm it's connected to, all the way back to a 375 million-year-old fish named Tiktaalik? This week I...
Crash Course
The First Programming Languages: Crash Course Computer Science
So we ended last episode with programming at the hardware level with things like plugboards and huge panels of switches, but what was really needed was a more versatile way to program computers - software! For much of this series we’ve...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What caused the French Revolution? - Tom Mullaney
What rights do people have, and where do they come from? Who gets to make decisions for others, and on what authority? And how can we organize society to meet people's needs? Tom Mullaney shows how these questions challenged an entire...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What did democracy really mean in Athens? - Melissa Schwartzberg
While we might consider elections to be the cornerstone of democracy, the Athenians who coined the term actually employed a lottery system to choose most of their politicians. Melissa Schwartzberg describes the ins and outs of the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The wildly complex anatomy of a sneaker
Australians call them “runners." The British know them as “trainers.” Americans refer to them as “sneakers.” Whatever you call them, these casual shoes are worn by billions of people around the world. Today, roughly 23 billion shoes are...
Curated Video
Phospholipids: types, structure and function
What exactly are phospholipids, and how do they contribute to the structure and function of cell membranes? In this video, we will explore the world of phospholipids, including their chemical structure, properties, and functions in the...
Curated Video
Lens
A transparent material shaped to refract light, such that it converges or diverges from a single point. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Wonderscape
Understanding the Legislative Branch of US State Government
Explore the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch in state government, including the role of state legislatures, the process of creating laws, and the functions of different legislative chambers. Learn how ideas become...
Curated Video
Type-Safe Interfaces with Modern C++ - Match – Implementation
Understand what "visitation" is and how it can be applied to variants.
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Solution - Use Assembly to Run Byte Conversions
In this video, we will discuss the solution to the exercise on using Assembly to run byte conversions from the previous video. This clip is from the chapter "Learn Advanced Solidity II" of the series "The Complete Solidity Course - Zero...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - How to Write Assembly in Solidity
In this video, you will learn about how to write the Assembly language in Solidity and use it to optimize smart contracts. This clip is from the chapter "Learn Advanced Solidity II" of the series "The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Exercise - Use Assembly to Run Byte Conversions
This is an exercise video on using Assembly to run byte conversions. This clip is from the chapter "Learn Advanced Solidity II" of the series "The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts".This...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Assembly and EVM OpCodes with Solidity
This video covers the topic of Assembly and EVM OpCodes in Solidity, exploring the low-level programming language of Ethereum and how to use it to optimize smart contracts. This clip is from the chapter "Learn Advanced Solidity II" of...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - A Vulnerable Smart Contract
In this video, we will discuss what a vulnerable smart contract is and how it can be exploited. This clip is from the chapter "Solidity Patterns I - Cybersecurity" of the series "The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for...
Curated Video
Evolution of Factories: Embracing Technology in Manufacturing
This video explores the evolution of manufacturing in the automotive industry, showcasing the impact of technology and robotics on modern factories. It highlights how manufacturers are adapting to changing trends by incorporating new...
Curated Video
Advancements in Aero Engine Design and Manufacturing Techniques
This video highlights the importance of engine design and manufacturing in the aviation industry. It showcases the advancements in technology and techniques used by MTU Aero Engines to improve engine performance, fuel efficiency, and...