TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Infinity according to Jorge Luis Borges | Ilan Stavans
What would it be like to have a limitless memory? Can the meaning of life be found in an infinite library? Is time a labyrinth or a single moment? Jorge Luis Borges explored these questions of infinity in his many works. His body of...
TED Talks
TED: Every day you live, you impact the planet | Jane Goodall
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall says that humanity's survival depends on conservation of the natural world. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, she tells the story of her formative days working with chimpanzees, how she...
SciShow
9 Futuristic Materials
Learn about some materials that seem like they should belong in science fiction, but actually exist today! CHAPTERS View all AEROGELS 0:46 FLOWER UNAFFECTED BY FLAME Credit: NASA 1:25 INVISIBILITY CLOAKS 2:28 LOTUS LEAF Credit: Thomas...
TED Talks
TED: And for my next trick, a robot | Marco Tempest
Marco Tempest uses charming stagecraft to demo EDI, the multi-purpose robot designed to work very closely with humans. Less a magic trick than an intricately choreographed performance, Tempest shows off the robot’s sensing technology,...
Crash Course
The Handmaid's Tale, Part 1: Crash Course Literature 403
In which John Green teaches you about Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction novel, The Handmaid's Tale. John looks at some of the themes in this classic dystopian novel, many of which are kind of a downer. The world of Gilead that Atwood...
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...
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
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,...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 3 - Submarines & Carriers
Jules Verne predicted that man would travel underwater in the 20th century, in his classic 2000 Leagues Under the Sea . In the early 1900 s his Big Idea had become a fact, with submarines coming into use by WW1. Another Frenchman,...
Curated Video
Colson Whitehead
The first author to win the Pulitzer Prize for two consecutive novels, Colson Whitehead is one of the United States’ most versatile writers.
Curated Video
Ray Bradbury
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
Curated Video
Octavia Butler
First popularized as a genre of literature in the 1920s, for decades science fiction was dominated by white male authors. That is until Octavia Butler, an African American woman, rewrote the script.
Debunked
4 Common Movie Myths About Space Debunked | Explosions, Speed, Sound and Asteroids.
Movies take a lot of dramatic license where science is concerned, but who's getting it all wrong on the silver screen. From the g-force you would suffer when achieving lightspeed to what a nuclear bomb would sound like in space we...
The Guardian
Garth Nix on Gaming and Childhood Influences
Garth Nix answers fan questions. In this video, he discusses whether he would consider turning any of his books into video or role playing games, books from his childhood that inspired him and influenced his writing style, and shares his...