History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Life in her teens and twenties
How old would you be to join ballroom events? When did she start writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 4
But Why
Understanding Coronavirus
A new threat to human health, a disease called COVID-19, is spreading rapidly around the globe. The cause of COVID-19 is a coronavirus, named for the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus particles. In this audio story, an...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Separating The Person From The Illness
In this interview Jenny Langley discusses the analogy of red and blue balloons, and how this can be useful to carers in trying to understand the illness.
Barcroft Media
The 24-Year-Old Who Looks Like A Toddler: BORN DIFFERENT
MEASURING 87cm in height and weighing 20kg, Sari Rezita Ariyanti looks like your average three-year-old, except she isn't a toddler - she's actually 24-years-old. Born on 16 October 1993, Sari is unable to walk and has to rely on her...
Barcroft Media
Giant 8-Month-Old Baby Weighs 38lbs: BORN DIFFERENT
A MORBIDLY obese baby has baffled doctors - by weighing in at a whopping 38lbs. Eight-month-old Chahat Kumar from Punjab, India was born an average weight but started ballooning in size at the age of four months. And now the bouncing...
Curated Video
The Triumph of Hope: Overcoming Multiple Myeloma through Cycling and Advocacy
The video shows the story of Michael, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and went through chemotherapy to overcome the disease. Despite the challenging and painful experience, Michael found hope and strength in...
Vlogbrothers
Are Viruses Necessary?
I am not sure which virus is currently hijacking my cells, but I'm going to go to bed now and hope it improves. Thanks for being here.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Effects On Siblings
In this video Janet Treasure discusses the effect on a child of a sibling suffering with an eating disorder, and how parents can try to deal with and help their children cope with these issues.
Extra English Practice
Responses to Bad News
English conversation lesson about how to respond appropriately to hearing bad news. Speaking gambits and examples.
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Act 1 Summary
Welcome to Salem, an American town ruled by religion. Reverend Parris’ daughter, Betty, has fallen ill. What could it be? Reverend Parris suspects witchcraft after finding out that Betty and Abigail, his niece, were dancing in the forest...
Healthcare Triage
The Flu is Terrible!
This year's influenza is really bad. Hospitalizations are up, and health departments in 49 states report widespread flu. Apparently, if you don't want the flu, go to Hawaii. Just kidding. You can still get a flu shot, and you don't have...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Why Context Matters
In this video Janet Treasure discusses fear learning and how the fact that it tends to be context dependent can make recovery after hospital challenging.
Curated Video
The Importance of Smell and Taste
This video discusses the importance of our sense of smell and taste in our daily lives and how their loss can impact our overall well-being. It explores various causes of impaired smell and taste, ranging from age-related decline to...
Easy Languages
Who's the Most Famous Greek in the World? | Easy Greek 119
Who's the Most Famous Greek in the World? | Easy Greek 119 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
Seven Dimensions
Discovering the Truth: Reflections on Lies, Love, and Family
Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, professor at University California, to discuss Elizabeth's discovery that she were born as a result of her mother's secret affair. They reflect on the nature of lies and guilt, as...
Healthcare Triage
The 2017 Flu Killed 80,000 in the US. Get a Flu Shot!
Influenza killed 80,000 people last year in the United States. That is the highest number of deaths since the CDC started keeping records in the 1970s. Help protect yourself and those around you. Get a flu shot!
Healthcare Triage
Get Your Flu Shot! It's Not About You, OK?
It's not too late to get a flu shot! You may have heard that the flu shot this year is "less effective" than in earlier years. That may not mean what you think it means. Less effective is a relative relationship, and in absolute terms,...
Barcroft Media
Dad's Entire Body Is Covered In Tumours: BORN DIFFERENT
A FATHER suffering with a genetic condition has 'bubble-like' tumours covering his entire body. Believed to be suffering from Neurofibromatosis, Shadot Hossain is in a race against time to secure surgery to save his sight - and his life....
Barcroft Media
Baby With Swollen Head Hopes For Life-Saving Surgery: BORN DIFFERENT
A MOTHER hopes for surgery for her baby boy whose head has swollen to TWICE its natural size. Born a healthy baby boy, Mohammad Hasan's head started to dramatically swell when he was just 16 days old. Now 18-months-old Hasan's head...
Next Animation Studio
New Ebola Outbreak Detected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed the deaths of five individuals who were infected with Ebola.
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: The story behind the house
What type of house would this have been at the time? What does pseudo-gentry mean? How much of her personal life did she express in her writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 2
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: An overview of Jane Austen
What is the importance of this house? Why was the house preserved or rescued later? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 1
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Jane Austen's character
What was Jane Austen like? How old was she when she died and what happened to Cassandra? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 6
Curated Video
Understanding the Chain of Infection: How Germs Spread and Infect
In this video, the concept of the chain of infection is explained, highlighting how germs spread from various sources to infect new hosts. It explores the different modes of transmission, including person-to-person contact, indirect...