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The History of Science Fiction - Pseudo-Science - Extra Sci Fi - #3
The turn of the 20th century brought a lot of new ideas and inventions to the world. Suddenly, nature's laws were not quite what they seemed. Thus, many folks drifted into explorations of the occult, which directly influenced 19th and...
Curated Video
Jules Verne for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-famous French author whose interest in science, technology, and adventure wrote books like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and became a founder of the genre that became known as "science fiction."
PBS
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Rumored to roam some of the world’s most desolate places the poisonous, killer death worm can trace its history in folklore back thousands of years. Made more famous and frightening with science fiction series like Dune and Tremors,...
Bozeman Science
Ecological Succession
Paul Andersen describes the process of ecological succession. During this process life reestablished itself after a disturbance. During primary success all of the material is removed including the soil. For example during a volcanic...
TED Talks
TED: How I hacked online dating | Amy Webb
Amy Webb was having no luck with online dating. The dates she liked didn't write her back, and her own profile attracted crickets (and worse). So, as any fan of data would do: she started making a spreadsheet. Hear the story of how she...
Curated Video
Creating the Banksy Shredder Effect in Microsoft PowerPoint
This video tutorial demonstrates how to create a Banksy shredder effect in Microsoft PowerPoint. By combining background images, frames, and shredded shapes, you can easily replicate the iconic shredded painting effect with just a few...
Science360
Tool Transforms Flat Materials Into 3-D Shapes-NSF Science Now 45
In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we tested out a computational design tool that transforms flat materials into 3-D shapes, a virtual reality environment that is helping autistic teens learn to drive, a new novel underwater...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Circulation: Video Review
Colorful animations and crisp video footage illustrate the vital process of circulation. The major characteristics and features of the circulatory systems are explored, with special emphasis placed on circulatory problems and caring for...
Curated Video
Turkey, Aphrodisias Sebasteion
The Sebasteion, or Augusteum, was jointly dedicated, according to a 1st-century inscription on its propylon, "To Aphrodite, the Divine Augusti and the People". A relief found in the ruins of the south portico represented a...
Curated Video
Graphing Shifted Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
In this lesson, students will learn how to graph shifted exponential and logarithmic functions by considering the spread of an Internet video. They will understand how changing the base affects the rate of growth or decay, and how...
Curated Video
The Golden Age of Sci_Fi Literature
Coinciding with the Machine Age, the Golden Age of Sci-Fi Literature saw American authors combine factual science with fantastical fiction to take readers into the farthest reaches of the imagination.
Science360
New water filter technology aims for clean water worldwide
The world's population is projected to increase by 2-3 billion over the next 40 years. Already, more than three quarters of a billion people lack access to clean drinking water and 85 percent live in the driest areas of the planet. Those...
National Geographic
The Science of Cycling | StarTalk
Neil deGrasse Tyson hears from Lance Armstrong about the science of drafting in cycling. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ STARTALK WITH NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON RETURNS SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 at 11/10c. About StarTalk: Host Neil...
National Geographic
Bill Nye The Science Guy's Origin Story | StarTalk
Neil deGrasse Tyson gets the story from Bill Nye about his trajectory from young engineer to beloved science communicator. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe #NationalGeographic #BillNye #StarTalk About StarTalk: Host Neil...
PBS
Science of the James Webb Telescope Explained!
You’ve probably heard about the James Webb Space Telescope and seen some cool pictures. But why should astronomers have all the fun? How do we get to use this new toy ourselves?
The Art Assignment
Become a Sci-Fi Character | Desirée Holman | The Art Assignment
We sit down with artist Desirée Holman to talk about her current project, Sophont, which explores ideas of science fiction, aliens, new-age ideology, mysticism, and tech culture. Her assignment asks you to become a science fiction...
PBS
The Cosmic Dark Ages
In astronomy we study things that are very far away. It’s a powerful challenge because even the brightest objects are almost impossibly faint when you view them from the other side of the universe. But there’s an up side. If the light...
Reading Through History
History Brief: The Red Scare (Part 2)
This video gives a brief description of reaction, in the entertainment industries, to the Red Scare of the 1950s. Teachers, check out our store on TpT: http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V *** Music Provided by Piano Horror:...
Reading Through History
History Brief: Movies in the 1930s
This video documents movies and the role they played in daily life during the 1930s. Check out our 1930s History Brief book here: http://amzn.to/2mnEuJH *** Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow...
Bedtime History
Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the mysterious test site of the United States Military at the Nevada Test Site, from the design of the U-2 spy plane to the SR-71.
Science360
DESIGNING OUR FUTURE: A panel discussion on the future of transportation
DESIGNING OUR FUTURE: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION The promise and pitfalls of autonomous vehicles and how to achieve a safe and efficient autonomous future. This event was recorded live. For a version of this same...
Extra Credits
The History of Virtual Reality - A New Place to Call Home - Extra Sci Fi - #1
From Aldous Huxley to Philip K. Dick, early references to virtual reality simulations abound in science fiction literature, and tremendously impacted consumer anticipation for VR technology available in the modern day. Many thanks to...
Extra Credits
The Forgotten Foundations Part 2 - The History of Sci Fi - Extra Sci Fi - #5
We're gonna dive into the TRULY wacky and wild stories of early science fiction, including a Czech play that invented the word "robot." Subscribe for more episodes every Tuesday! http://bit.ly/SubToEC ___________ Play games with us on...
Extra Credits
The History of Sci Fi - H.G. Wells - Extra Sci Fi - #2
H.G. Wells brought his socialist perspective to science fiction, creating great works that really ask us to look at where the human condition will take us hundreds of years from now. Subscribe for more episodes every Tuesday!...