SciShow
How Do Fabric Brighteners Work?
Fabric brighteners can liven up your old, faded clothing. But they don’t actually clean your clothes, and they’re often banned in the military!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Gyotaku: The ancient Japanese art of printing fish - K. Erica Dodge
How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly...
SciShow
Neutron Star, Meet Black Hole
Scientists have observed a collision of two of the universe's most extreme objects. And a mission to Jupiter's moon Europa makes an important step forward.
Curated Video
Revolutionary Waterproofing Technology: Protecting Clothes and Equipment
PhD student Stephen Coulson has developed an innovative waterproofing method that can effectively protect clothing and equipment from water damage. Using an ultra-thin polymer coating, the method binds to individual fibers, creating an...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Shape Memory Fabric: The Future of Wrinkle-Free Clothing
Researchers at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University have developed the world's first cellulose-based shape memory fabric. By coding a special chemical onto cellulose fiber, the fabric can be shaped and then triggered to recover its...
Curated Video
Adidas Introduces Advanced Climacool Technology for British Olympic Athletes in Athens
This video showcases the new editor sportswear designed by Adidas for British Olympic athletes competing in Athens. The garments feature Climacool technology, with fabrics that breathe and encourage sweat evaporation to keep athletes...
Curated Video
Stay Cool in the Summer Heat with Air Conditioned Shirts and Jackets
In this video, a Japanese company called PC2BA has invented shirts and jackets with built-in fans to keep the wearer cool during the summer heat. The garments create an airflow within the clothes, cooling the body and preventing...
Curated Video
Beating the Heat: Adidas' Innovations for Athletes in the 2004 Olympics
This video highlights how Adidas has developed innovative climacool apparel and footwear to help athletes beat the heat during the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Through body mapping and extensive research, Adidas has created materials and...
Food Farmer Earth
Crafting Comfort: How an Urban Goat Farmer Creates Decorative Goat Pillows
Explore the creative process behind making decorative goat pillows by an urban goat farmer. Learn how these pillows are designed to reflect the unique characteristics of different goat breeds, bringing farm-inspired decor into urban homes.
Curated Video
Why Do Clothes Feel Stiff When Air Dried But Soft Coming From the Dryer?
The difference between air-drying and tumble-drying is that air-drying keeps the cellulose fibers from reforming their hydrogen bonds more effectively, which makes the towel feel a bit fluffy. Tumble drying, on the other hand, causes the...
Curated Video
Camping Innovations: Enhancing Comfort in the Great Outdoors
Discover the latest innovations that are transforming the camping experience. Learn about advanced tents designed to keep you cool and dark for a comfortable sleep, revolutionary coolers that keep your food and drinks chilled longer, and...
Curated Video
Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Correcting Texture Map Brightness values
This lesson will show you how to adjust your texture map for the PBR roughness values to get a rougher surface from the asset.
Curated Video
Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Building Up Straw Decals for Realism
This lesson will show you how to build straw decals to make the straw appear as if it has formed lumps on top of your prison bed.
Curated Video
Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Creating Embers from Emission
This lesson will teach you how to create embers from emission.
Curated Video
Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Finishing the Torch Models
In this lesson, we will be finishing the torch models.
Curated Video
Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Creating the Cloth Material
This lesson will see us learning how to create the cloth material for our banners.
Curated Video
Beyond Warmth: The Science of Cold-Weather Gear
Follow the journey of explorer Nicolas Vanier as he trains in the Vercors region and embarks on a challenging trek across Siberia. This documentary examines the cutting-edge textile technologies that keep him warm in extreme sub-zero...
Curated Video
The Science Behind Washing Clothes
Explore the science of washing different types of clothes. Understand why wool shrinks in hot water, how cotton behaves differently, and the importance of washing at various temperatures. Learn tips to prevent color bleeding and discover...
Curated Video
Cutting-Edge Wearable Technology Innovations for Outdoor Enthusiasts
The video showcases innovative wearable technology solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, including Bluetooth-enabled beanies for snow sports, air-conditioned shirts, and UV-absorbing fabric treatments. It also highlights a solar-powered...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Portable Media Players: From Vinyl to iPods
The video explores the evolution of portable music players, highlighting the dominance of the Apple iPod in the market. It discusses the convenience of PMPs, the innovative features of the iPod, and the link between the iPod and Apple's...
Curated Video
Exploring the Unconventional: Giant Camera Obscura and Ghostly Investigations
In this video, photographers in California transform an old aircraft hangar into a giant camera obscura, capturing unique and unexpected images using a centuries-old technique. Meanwhile, in France, amateur investigators use digital...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Sun Protection: Nanotechnology in Fabric Development
The Nanotechnology Center at Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a groundbreaking UV absorber for fabrics that provides exceptional protection against harmful UVB rays. This innovative product continues to work even after...
Curated Video
Exploring the Industrial Revolution: The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is housed in the oldest passenger railway buildings in the world and showcases the evolution of technology from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. It offers a diverse range of...
Curated Video
Pearl and Her Gee's Bend Quilt by Tangular Irby
When Pearl schedules a playdate with her friends Sallie and Ella, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for...