TED Talks
TED: A playbook on financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood
Tackling climate change costs a lot of money — and the financial sector is key to getting that money flowing. In a wide-ranging conversation, sustainable investment leaders Nili Gilbert and David Blood discuss where progress is being...
PBS
Navigating with Quantum Entanglement
We often think of quantum mechanics as only affecting only the smallest scales of reality, with classical reality taking over at some intermediate level. But in his 1944 book, What is Life?, the quantum physicist Erwin Schrödinger...
SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
SciShow
Solar-Powered Plane and Contagious Shellfish Cancer
A plane fueled only by the sun is flying around the world and a certain cancer in shellfish is contagious! Olivia Gordon explains these stories in this week's SciShow News.
SciShow
What the Wright Brothers Should Actually Be Famous For
For the pioneers of human aviation, one of the trickiest problems was figuring out how to steer the early craft. Then, the Wright Brothers changed everything by using bike parts and watching birds.
TED Talks
Bilal Bomani: Plant fuels that could power a jet
Algae plus salt water equals ... fuel? At TEDxNASA@SiliconValley, Bilal Bomani reveals a self-sustaining ecosystem that produces biofuels -- without wasting arable land or fresh water.
TED Talks
Saul Griffith: High-altitude wind energy from kites!
In this brief talk, Saul Griffith unveils the invention his new company Makani Power has been working on: giant kite turbines that create surprising amounts of clean, renewable energy.
SciShow
How To Fly More Fuel-Efficiently
Airplanes use a lot of fuel, which means a lot of CO2 emissions. So, to help reduce the impact of aviation, engineers are looking to animals (like sharks) for some ways they can make airliners more efficient.
TED Talks
TED: The rise of boring architecture -- and the case for radically human buildings | Thomas Heatherwick
Where did all the lumps and bumps on buildings go? When did city architecture become so ... dull? Here to talk about why cities need inspiring architecture, designer Thomas Heatherwick offers a path out of the doldrums of urban monotony...
Curated Video
Get Hired: Transferable Military Traits
When you join the military, you enter knowing that wherever your life and career takes you, there will eventually come a time to transition out of your service uniform. It is important to recognize the transferable traits as the impact...
Curated Video
Exploring the Latest Technological Developments in Flight at the London Air Show
The London Air Show at Earls Court showcases the latest technological advancements in aviation, attracting leading companies in the industry. With over 40 aircraft on display, the show has grown significantly in size, providing aviation...
Curated Video
Breaking Records: The Solo Non-Stop Trans Global Flight Attempt
Steve Fawcett, a billionaire with a passion for breaking records, is determined to achieve the solo, non-stop Trans Global Flight, a record that has never been achieved before. With the help of aviation pioneer Bert Rutan and Virgin...
Curated Video
Transport Networks - Global Trade Routes
What are transport networks, and what impact do they have on global trade routes and patterns? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Modern transport networks are fundamental to societies and economies. Transport systems...
Wonderscape
Charles Lindbergh: From Student to Aviator
This video explores the early life of Charles Lindbergh, highlighting his journey from studying mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin to pursuing his passion for aviation. It covers his transition to a pilot, his role as...
Wonderscape
Amelia Earhart at the Height of Her Career
This video explores Amelia Earhart's remarkable achievements, including her historic solo flight across the Atlantic and breaking multiple aviation records. It also highlights her work to promote the safety of flying and encourage women...
Wonderscape
Amelia Earhart’s Journey into Aviation
This video details how Amelia Earhart became fascinated with aviation after her first biplane ride in 1920. It highlights her early flying lessons, the purchase of her first plane, Canary, and her rise to fame in the world of aviation as...
Wonderscape
Amelia Earhart: Early Years and Inspiration for Aviation
This video introduces the early life of Amelia Earhart, from her adventurous childhood in Kansas to her first encounter with aviation. It also explores how her experiences as a nurse's assistant during World War I sparked her interest in...
Wonderscape
Understanding Thrust and Drag in Aviation
Explore the concepts of thrust and drag as crucial components of flight in aviation. Learn how engineers harness Newton's third law of motion to create forward propulsion through jet engines and propellers, while simultaneously combating...
Great Big Story
Breaking the sound barrier, a pilot's thrilling tale
Join pilot Tim Hibbetts as he shares the exhilarating experience of flying faster than sound, from the intense catapult launch to the silence of speed.
Curated Video
What is Patriot Day?
Patriot Day takes place every year on September 11 to honor and remember the first responders, and those who lost their lives, on 9/11.
Great Big Story
Five Thirty Five_ a New Film from Great Big Story
Embark on a thrilling journey as a daring pilot attempts to set the fastest speed ever achieved in an aircraft, utilizing technology dating back to World War Two. In a world dominated by advanced aviation, witness the relentless pursuit...
Maddie Moate
What's in her Bag? - Amelia Earhart #1
The story of Amelia Earhart as told by the contents of her bag?! I wanted to find a personable and intimate way of discussing my inspirational female icons on Youtube. So, I've taken the YouTube classic "What's in my Bag" tag and...
Mr. Beat
Amelia Earhart (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here is the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.
Curated Video
Pushing the Limits: The Legacy of Edwards Air Force Base
Explore the legendary history of Edwards Air Force Base, where the world's greatest test pilots have pushed the boundaries of aviation for over 50 years. From breaking the sound barrier to testing experimental aircraft, Edwards has been...