TED Talks
Rediscovering Wonder with Technology
David Kwong is a magician and a New York Times crossword puzzle constructor who believes that magic tricks are like puzzles, designed to intrigue and challenge our minds. To him, the essence of wonder lies in experiences that defy...
SciShow
This Molecule Has Saved Billions of Lives, How Do We Make It Without Killing Ourselves?
Ammonia is extremely useful to us as a crucial ingredient in fertilizers. But producing it also has a significant carbon footprint, which is why scientists have been on the hunt for a way to make ammonia production greener.
Curated Video
Social media gives rise to fledgling cake crafters
LEAD IN:Social media is giving rise to all kinds of cake-related creativity at London's Cake and Bake Show.An array of sugar-crafted creations are greeting visitors, all exploring the magical theme of myths, legends and fairy...
Curated Video
Bakery in LA doing booming business selling cupcakes with files in them
1. Entrance to The City Bakery
2. Baker Maury Rubin discussing "Paris Hilton Visitor's Cake" with clients
3. Wide of tray of "Paris Hilton Visitor's Cakes"
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Maury Rubin, Baker:
"The cake itself is a very simple...
Crash Course Kids
Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Humans need a lot of things to survive (I'm sure you've noticed). We need food, water, and shelter and it takes a lot of resources to get all of those things. What are resources? In this episode of Crash...
TED Talks
Matt Cutts: What happens when a Silicon Valley technologist works for the government
What if the government ran more like Silicon Valley? Engineer Matt Cutts shares why he decided to leave Google (where he worked for nearly 17 years) for a career in the US government -- and makes the case that if you really want to make...
TED Talks
TED: Meet the dazzling flying machines of the future | Raffaello D'Andrea
When you hear the word "drone," you probably think of something either very useful or very scary. But could they have aesthetic value? Autonomous systems expert Raffaello D'Andrea develops flying machines, and his latest projects are...
TED Talks
Kate Stone: DJ decks made of ... paper
"I love paper, and I love technology," says physicist and former sheep herder Kate Stone, who's spent the past decade working to unite the two. Her experiments combine regular paper with conductive inks and tiny circuit boards to offer a...
SciShow
Is It Gross to Blow out Birthday Candles
A certain viral video may have brought it to your attention that blowing out candles on a birthday cake might be gross, but exactly how gross depends on who’s blowing the candles out.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the birthday cake riddle? | Marie Brodsky
Your friend's birthday is tomorrow, and he's turning... well... you've forgotten. A ginormous cake has been prepared and your job is to sculpt his age as the chocolate centerpiece. The birthday boy is a giant, and you're afraid that if...
Crash Course Kids
Vacation or Conservation (Of Mass)
So when water evaporates, what happens? Where does that water go? Does just vanish? Is it no more? Can matter every just go away? Well, the answer is no, it can't. But it can LOOK like it does. In this episode of Crash Course Kids,...
SciShow Kids
Where Does Sugar Come From? Science for Kids
From a chocolate chip cookie to a big, juicy strawberry, your favorite sweet snacks have one thing in common: sugar! Join Jessi and learn all about how sugar gets from plants to your kitchen table!
Crash Course
The Law of Conservation: Crash Course Engineering #7
Today Shini explains the law of conservation, beginning with simple, steady-state systems. We’ll discuss conversion and yield, accumulation, and how generation and consumption can affect how much accumulation there is in a system.
TED Talks
TED: My secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi
In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make you hungry --...
SciShow Kids
Baking a Cake with Science!
It might seem like magic when you put some batter in the oven and pull out a fluffy cake, but it's actually science! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they bake a cake and explain how the ingredients react with each other to make a tasty treat!
TED Talks
David Peterson: Why language is humanity's greatest invention
Civilization rests upon the existence of language, says language creator David Peterson. In a talk that's equal parts passionate and hilarious, he shows how studying, preserving and inventing new languages helps us understand our...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What triggers a chemical reaction? - Kareem Jarrah
Chemicals are in everything we see, and the reactions between them can look like anything from rust on a spoon to an explosion on your stovetop. But why do these reactions happen in the first place? Kareem Jarrah answers this question by...
Crash Course
What is Soil (and Why is it Important)?: Crash Course Geography
Soil brings together all four spheres of physical geography, and understanding soil composition is kind of like baking! So in today's episode, we're going to show you how to create the perfect soil cake, examine its different soil...
Crash Course Kids
Chemical Changes
We've talked about mixtures and solutions, solutes and solvents, but what about things that can't be undone? What about Chemical Changes? Would it surprise you to know that baking a cake is a Chemical Change? Or striking a match? In this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Situational irony: The opposite of what you think - Christopher Warner
Leaps and bounds separate that which is ironic and that which many people simply say is ironic. Christopher Warner wants to set the record straight: Something is ironic if and only if it is the exact opposite of what you would expect.
Curated Video
Teaching Equality and Fairness to Kids: The Importance of Treating Others with Respect and Kindness
In this video, children learn about the importance of fairness and equality. They are taught to treat everyone with respect and kindness, regardless of their differences. The video emphasizes the value of inclusivity and making others...
Curated Video
Promoting Equality and Fairness: Building a Better World
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of fairness, equality, and treating others with respect and kindness. They emphasize the value of including everyone, regardless of their differences, and promoting equality in various...
Curated Video
Learning the Value of Patience
In this video, the host introduces a new co-host, Kiwi, and the official Human Nature Band. The first guest, Hannah the Hummingbird, discusses the importance of patience and how hummingbirds practice patience during their slow-paced...
Curated Video
Moderation: Finding Balance in Life
In this video, the Oryx, one of the ten fastest mammals in the world, discusses the concept of moderation with the show's host, Jade. Through a story about a girl named Betty and her desire for chocolate cake, the Oryx explains the...