TED Talks
TED: Big data is better data | Kenneth Cukier
Self-driving cars were just the start. What's the future of big data-driven technology and design? In a thrilling science talk, Kenneth Cukier looks at what's next for machine learning -- and human knowledge.
MinutePhysics
Gravitational Waves Explained Using Stick Figures
This video is about gravitational waves in the weak field limit as discovered by the LIGO collaboration, explained by parallels to electromagnetic radiation, sound waves, water waves, etc. I want to see Cat LIGO ASAP!
SciShow
Detecting Tornadoes Early by Observing Lightning... from Space
It’s handy having a view of Earth from space. This particular view may be one that changes the way we predict weather phenomena.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Do animals have language? - Michele Bishop
All animals communicate. But do they have language? Michele Bishop details the four specific qualities we associate with language and investigates whether or not certain animals utilize some or all of those qualities to communicate.
TED Talks
Moriba Jah: The world's first crowdsourced space traffic monitoring system
"Most of what we send into outer space never comes back," says astrodynamicist and TED Fellow Moriba Jah. In this forward-thinking talk, Jah describes the space highways orbiting earth and how they're mostly populated by space junk....
TED Talks
Neil Burgess: How your brain tells you where you are
How do you remember where you parked your car? How do you know if you're moving in the right direction? Neuroscientist Neil Burgess studies the neural mechanisms that map the space around us, and how they link to memory and imagination.
Crash Course
Data Structures: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we’re going to talk about on how we organize the data we use on our devices. You might remember last episode we walked through some sorting algorithms, but skipped over how the information actually got there in the first place! And...
Crash Course
Designing the World of Film: Crash Course Film Production
Literally, ‘mise-en-scene’ means “placing on stage.” But in film, mise-en-scene encompasses everything the camera is capturing. The artists and crafts-people who work in Production Design, Wardrobe, and Hair and Makeup are responsible...
SciShow
High-Tech Ways Genomics is Changing Field Biology
To figure out an organism's genome and DNA sequence, field biologists need big, expensive equipment in the labs. But, new high-tech devices help scientists to examine samples on the sites!
SciShow
Quantum Tunneling Takes a Surprisingly Long Time
Quantum tunneling happens when a particle seemingly teleports across a barrier. But despite how instantaneous this event sounds, recent research suggests that it doesn’t happen nearly as fast as you might think.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does your smartphone know your location? - Wilton L. Virgo
GPS location apps on a smartphone can be very handy when mapping a travel route or finding nearby events. But how does your smartphone know where you are? Wilton L. Virgo explains how the answer lies 12,000 miles over your head, in an...
SciShow
How to Make Pokémon GO
You wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? Travel across your neighborhood with us and learn about some of the tech behind the phenomenon that is Pokémon GO.
PBS
What Physics Teachers Get Wrong About Tides!
We all know tides have something to do with gravity from the Moon and Sun, but if gravity affects the motion of all objects equally, then how come oceans have large tides while other bodies of water don't? It's because your mental...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The science of hearing - Douglas L. Oliver
The ability to recognize sounds and identify their location is possible thanks to the auditory system. That's comprised of two main parts: the ear, and the brain. The ear's task is to convert sound energy into neural signals; the brain's...
Crash Course
Intro to Big Data - Crash Course Statistics
Today, we're going to begin our discussion of Big Data. Everything from which videos we click (and how long we watch them) on YouTube to our likes on Facebook say a lot about us - and increasingly more and more sophisticated algorithms...
SciShow
6 Creative Ways People Used to Navigate the Oceans
People have been exploring the oceans since prehistoric times, way before they had GPS to help them figure out where they were. Here are 6 ingenious ways our ancestors navigated the oceans.
SciShow
Unexpected Ways Scientists Use GPS
GPS devices aren't just for keeping you from driving into a lake. They're also helping lots of scientists in unexpected ways.
Crash Course
The Filmmaker's Army: Crash Course Film Production
Who does what on a film set? And how many of them are there? What is HMU? What is a Scripty? In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily gives us A BIG OVERVIEW on the Production Team. Who they are, who they report to, and why...
TED Talks
Photographs of secret sites - Taryn Simon
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography -- to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise....
Curated Video
Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job - What is IT?
New ReviewGain a foundational understanding of the IT industry, setting the stage for a deeper dive into specific job roles and markets.
Curated Video
Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job - Linux vs. Windows Commands
New ReviewExplore the differences and similarities between Linux and Windows commands, broadening your command-line fluency across platforms.
Curated Video
Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job - File Display Commands (cat, less, more, head, tail)
New ReviewExplore commands to display file contents, tailoring your view to suit your needs, from full displays to specific sections.
Curated Video
The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 6) - Azure Database
New ReviewIn this video, we will cover Azure database.
Curated Video
Mastering Bookmarks: Organize and Access Your Favorite Websites Efficiently
New ReviewThis video provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use bookmarks in a web browser to save and organize specific websites for easy access. Viewers are shown how to mark a website as a bookmark, select a location for saving...