Science360
Musical training affects older adults' speech perception in a noisy environment
Playing a musical instrument can do wonders for our brain. But how does it affect our hearing later on in life? Dr. Nina Kraus of Northwestern University is studying just that.
TED Talks
TED: A political party for women's equality | Sandi Toksvig
Women's equality won't just happen -- not unless more women are put in positions of power, says Sandi Toksvig. In a disarmingly hilarious talk, Toksvig tells the story of how she helped start a new political party in Britain, the Women's...
Music Matters
Singing Tips for Music Exams and Aural Tests - Music Performance
Singing tips for music exams and aural tests. Lots of musicians find themselves being asked to sing, even when they don’t consider themselves singers. For example you may be asked to sing in the Aural Tests for a music exam and you may...
TMW Media
Projectile Motion: Equations for the X direction
What are the equations needed to solve for the X direction? Projectile Motion, Part 2
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Chlorophyll
In this video, the teacher explains why the dominant color observed on a hillside is green. The green color comes from the chlorophyll present in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Activities of Plants part 4/9
Science ABC
Why Some People Just Can’t Sing Well, No Matter How Hard They Try!
The element that causes some people to sing well and others to sing badly are problems with pitch accuracy, also known as intonation. Pitch can be understood as the ‘sharpness’ of a voice; the higher the pitch, the sharper and shriller...
Curated Video
Overtone Singing: Exploring the Technique and Cultural Significance
This video introduces the concept of overtone singing, a technique used by trained vocalists to sing more than one note at a time. It explains how voice is produced and the role of vocal cords, and then delves into the production of...
Curated Video
Tuning In: The Journey to Singing Well
Explore the fascinating world of singing through the eyes of Mac Lessgy as he navigates the challenges of singing in tune and enhancing vocal quality. Discover the science behind why our voices differ and learn from voice specialists and...
Weird History
The Strange History of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse
In the 1960s, the story of a man and his talking horse captivated the globe. The show was Mister Ed, and it followed the hijinks of a talking horse named Mr. Ed and his keeper Wilbur Post. The show became an instant classic, and the...
Life Noggin
Could Playing Music DRASTICALLY Change Your Brain?
You might've heard that playing an instrument makes you smarter. Is this true? Watch more: What Is It Like To Be Deaf? ►►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITOg8keMKrA&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=42&t=0s Subscribe:...
Mr. Beat
Debs v. United States
Canton, Ohio June 16, 1918 Eugene Debs, the famous labor activist and five-time Socialist Party of America presidential candidate, gives a speech, opposing World War One. He is careful with his words, for he knows that, under the...
Science360
Shimon - Singer, songwriter, robot
Shimon: Now a Singing, Songwriting Robot Marimba-Playing Robot Composes Lyrics and Melodies With Human Collaborators He has moves like Jagger (almost). And he’s coming to a music venue near you. But he’s not like any performer you’ve...
One Minute History
170 - Nina Simone - One Minute History
Nina Simone was an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist, born in 1933 in North Carolina. She trained as a classical pianist at Juilliard, but switched to performing jazz and blues in nightclubs. Her music was influenced by...
Curated Video
Start-ups feature robots to help in the home ++REPLAY++
GERMANY IFA SHOWSTOPPERSSOURCE: AP TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 6:19SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionBerlin, Germany - 1 September 20161. Various exteriors of IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin2. Various of...
Barbican Centre
The Art of Change Shorts: Disability // What's the worst that could happen? by Jenny Jokela
This month, illustrator and animator Jenny Jokela shares the story of paraclimber, Anoushé Husain as she talks about the concept of difference, confidence and resilience. Anoushé Husain was born missing her right arm below the elbow, is...
Little Baby Bum
Shapes Song: Circle Song
Bright colors and a calming singing voice make up a music video highlighting a shape—the circle.