TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler? - Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey
Explore the works of science fiction visionary Octavia E. Butler, whose novels, such as “Parable of the Sower,” influenced the growing popularity of Afrofuturism. -- Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or...
The Daily Conversation
STAR WARS The Force Awakens: Interesting Facts
Interesting facts about The Force Awakens (Star Wars Episode VII).
The Daily Conversation
Human-Animal Chimeras, The Future of Medicine?
An ethically questionable new genetic technique attempts to grow human organs inside of pigs.
The Daily Conversation
Scientists vs. Public Opinion
A data-driven look at how scientists view some of the most important issues facing humanity compared to the general U.S. public, according to surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Oxford Comma
What to Read in The Age of AI
AI: exciting and terrifying. Inevitable and overblown. Newest tech and older than you think. The only thing that's certain about AI is that we need to pay attention to it. Despite what some are saying, reading is alive, well, and the...
Curated Video
Anti-Gravity: the Force that's Tearing Space Apart
SUMMARY What if gravity repelled instead of attracted? Repulsive gravity may have shaped the entire history of our universe. For centuries gravity was defined by Isaac Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation which said, “every object in...
Curated Video
Using semantic fields in a piece of creative writing
Pupil outcome: I can use semantic fields effectively in my creative writing. Key learning points: - A semantic field is a group of words related in some way. They can be related by meaning or in a more abstract way. - Writers...
Curated Video
Engaging with the opening chapter of 'The Iron Man'
Pupil outcome: I can engage with the opening chapter of ‘The Iron Man’. Key learning points: - ‘The Iron Man’ is a contemporary science fiction novel written by the author Ted Hughes. - Science fiction is a genre of fiction that involves...
Curated Video
Considering how Verne uses sentences in ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’
Pupil outcome: I can explain how different sentence types work together to create an overall effect. Key learning points: - Writers vary the position of subordinate clauses in a sentence, to alter pace, tension and emphasis - Writers...
Great Big Story
Behind the scenes with Alan Dean Foster, writer and explorer
Dive into the life of Alan Dean Foster, from ghostwriting Star Wars to his passion for global exploration and fitness.
Curated Video
The Future of Prosthetics: Enhancing Lives and Extending Longevity
This video explores the advancements in prosthetics, from ancient civilizations to the present day. It highlights the use of new materials, such as carbon fiber and plastics, as well as the integration of computer technology, sensors,...
Curated Video
Cryogenics: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future
This video provides an overview of the study of cryogenics, exploring its origins and advancements in the field. It highlights the practical applications of cryogenics in medicine, such as cryosurgery and cryopreservation, which have...
Curated Video
The Science of Cloning: From Fiction to Reality
This video discusses the concept of cloning, explaining the different types of cloning and providing examples of cloned animals. It also addresses the misconception that clones always look identical, highlighting that while clones are...
Science ABC
Multiverse Theory Explained: Does the Multiverse Really Exist? Truth of Multiple Realities
Multiverse theory suggests that our universe, which consists of billions and billions of planets, stars and galaxies and extends out tens of billions of light-years, may not be the only universe that exists. There could be another...
Curated Video
Nanotechnology: Is It Safe?
Nanotechnology is already widely used, but some scientists are warning it could prove dangerous in future. Why? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Nanomaterials take on very different properties to their larger particles....
Curated Video
Jules Verne for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-famous French author whose interest in science, technology, and adventure wrote books like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and became a founder of the genre that became known as "science fiction."
Bedtime History
George Lucas: The Star Wars Story For Kids
Learn about filmmaker George Lucas, from his childhood in California and his love of cars to his success with the Star Wars franchise. Learn about his his imagination and determination led to be one of the most successful filmmakers of...
Bedtime History
Area 51 for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the mysterious test site of the United States Military at the Nevada Test Site, from the design of the U-2 spy plane to the SR-71.
PBS
The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction
Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out...
PBS
Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
Rumored to roam some of the world’s most desolate places the poisonous, killer death worm can trace its history in folklore back thousands of years. Made more famous and frightening with science fiction series like Dune and Tremors,...
Great Big Story
Behind the scenes with Alan Dean Foster, writer and explorer
Dive into the life of Alan Dean Foster, from ghostwriting Star Wars to his passion for global exploration and fitness.
Curated Video
Inside the Body: The Marvel of Miniature Medical Devices
Join us on a fascinating journey inside the human body with miniature medical devices, like the camera capsule that Mac Lesggy swallows to explore his digestive system. Discover how these tiny technologies are revolutionizing diagnostics...
PBS
Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
From the invading, high-tech aliens of ‘War of the Worlds’ to post-world war escapism literature and even real-life scientific exploration today, the stories of Martians have changed throughout time. Find out how we’ve gone from viewing...
Curated Video
Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Genetic Engineering in Medicine
This video provides an overview of genetic engineering, tracing its evolution from a concept in science fiction to a reality in modern science. The video discusses the impact of genetic engineering on precision medicine, gene therapy,...