Crash Course
Sustainable Cities: Crash Course Geography
From towering skyscrapers covered in trees to zero carbon smart cities, there are so many ways to imagine what a sustainable city of the future might look like. But what does it really mean to be sustainable anyway? Today, we’re going to...
TED Talks
TED: How we could make carbon-negative concrete | Tom Schuler
Concrete is all around us: we use it to build our roads, buildings, bridges and much more. Yet over the last 2,000 years, the art of mixing cement and using it to bind concrete hasn't changed very much -- and it remains one of the...
TED Talks
TED: Can we call it a "world map" if it's missing a billion people? | Rebecca Firth
Want to help map the world? Community builder Rebecca Firth explains how the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is using open-source software powered by volunteers to put one billion people on the map in the next five years. (This...
TED Talks
TED: How we can design timeless cities for our collective future | Vishaan Chakrabarti
There's a creeping sameness in many of our newest urban buildings and streetscapes, says architect Vishaan Chakrabarti. And this physical homogeneity -- the result of regulations, mass production, safety issues and cost considerations,...
SciShow
How Living on Mars Would Make Life Better on Earth
If we ever want to live, sleep, eat, and breathe on Mars, we are going to need some the best tech humans can dream up - and as a bonus that tech might actually help tackle challenges right here on Earth!
MinuteEarth
The Problem With Concrete
Concrete is responsible for 8% of humanity’s carbon emissions because making its key ingredient - cement - chemically releases CO2, and because we burn fossil fuels to make it happen. ___________________________________________ To learn...
TED Talks
TED: The rise of boring architecture -- and the case for radically human buildings | Thomas Heatherwick
Where did all the lumps and bumps on buildings go? When did city architecture become so ... dull? Here to talk about why cities need inspiring architecture, designer Thomas Heatherwick offers a path out of the doldrums of urban monotony...
TED Talks
TED: The genius behind some of the world's most famous buildings | Renzo Piano
Legendary architect Renzo Piano -- the mind behind such indelible buildings as The Shard in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the new Whitney Museum of Art in New York City -- takes us on a stunning tour through his life's work....
SciShow Kids
Solving Mysteries with Archaeologists!
Learn all about archaeologists: the scientists who solve the great mysteries of human history!
SciShow
The Future of Earthquake-Proof Buildings
Earthquakes are almost impossible to predict. Luckily, engineers have come up with some amazing ways to protect people the next time one might strike.
MinuteEarth
The Cruel Irony Of Air Conditioning
The technology we use to keep cool is heating the world in a vicious feedback cycle, so we need to improve it and use it less.
TED Talks
David Macaulay: An illustrated journey through Rome
David Macaulay relives the winding and sometimes surreal journey toward the completion of Rome Antics, his illustrated homage to the historic city.
SciShow
Will We Ever be Able to Predict Earthquakes?
Here on SciShow, we’ve talked quite a bit about how difficult it is to predict earthquakes, and how we prepare for them. So today, let’s take a tour of earthquake science!
SciShow
The Real Story of Asbestos
It seemed like a miracle stone, and eventually, the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians all started using it, too.
Curated Video
Exploring the Ancient Ruins and Natural Wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula
Yucatan, Mexico:"We head to Yucatan, the land where the ancient Mayans flourished to visit its majestic pyramids and discover this ancient civilization."
Curated Video
Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great and the Hermitage Museum
Discovering Saint Petersburg, Russia:Next, we journey to Saint Petersburg, the historic capital of Russia. Explore the grandeur of the Hermitage Museum, home to one of the world's largest art collections, boasting nearly three million...
Wonderscape
Understanding Hearing and Visual Disabilities
This video discusses hearing and visual disabilities, highlighting various tools and symbols that aid accessibility for individuals with these impairments. It explains that hearing loss can vary in degree and may be mitigated with...
Wonderscape
What is the Universal Disability Access Symbol?
The universal disability access symbol is an icon recognized globally to indicate accessible facilities for individuals with disabilities. This symbol is commonly found in parking lots, public transportation, and restrooms, signaling...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Forbidden City
FORBIDDEN CITY FOR ALMOST FIVE CENTURIES THE FORBIDDEN CITY IN THE CENTRE OF BEIJING, SERVED AS THE HOME OF THE EMPEROR AND HIS HOUSEHOLD. IT WAS THE CEREMONIAL AND POLITICAL CENTRE OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND LIKE MANY OF ITS TYPE, HAD...
Curated Video
Sustainable Village: A Model for Eco-Friendly Living
This video showcases a unique and environmentally sustainable development on the outskirts of suburban London. Architect Bill Dunster has designed buildings that use a range of technologies to minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions....
Curated Video
Landmarks - World Trade Centre
WORLD TRADE CENTRE IN THE MEDIA, SOMETIMES THE MOST MUNDANE STORIES EVOLVE INTO SOMETHING YOU COULD NEVER PREDICT. THIS ONE IS POIGNANT. IT’S ABOUT A WINDOW WASHER ON A NEW YORK SKYSCRAPER. HIS NAME WAS ROKO CAMALJ (PRON:KAMALI), A...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Frank Gehry
FRANK GEHRY CANADIAN ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY IS WORLD RENOWNED FOR HIS FANTASTIC DESIGNS. OFTEN THEY ARE SWEEPING METALLIC GIANTS SUCH AS HIS FAMOUS GUGGENHEIM BUILDING IN BILBAO. HIS LATEST EDITION IS A SPANISH HOTEL.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Invented Concrete?
This video is answering the question of who invented concrete.
Curated Video
Advancements in Earthquake Engineering: Protecting Lives and Communities
The video highlights the devastating impact of earthquakes and the need for research and engineering techniques to minimize damage and save lives. The University of Bristol's new blade facility and the University of the West of England's...