TED Talks
Andrew Connolly: What's the next window into our universe?
Big Data is everywhere — even the skies. In an informative talk, astronomer Andrew Connolly shows how large amounts of data are being collected about our universe, recording it in its ever-changing moods. Just how do scientists capture...
SciShow
Why Are There So Many Telescopes in Hawaii?
You might have realized that lots of ground-based telescopes are located in Hawaii...but why? It's not just for the beautiful sunsets.
SciShow
Making a Realistic Simulation of the Sun
We’ve created simulations to recreate the difference in time it takes for the Sun’s equator and poles to complete rotations, and the way we’ve solved is a bit surprising. And it looks like the Milky Way may not be great at mixing metals,...
SciShow
Other Worlds on Earth: Preparing for Space from Home
Other worlds don't seem very welcoming to us Earthlings, and it can be hard to practice our off-world explorations from millions of kilometers away. But Earth also has its fair share of hostile places that we can use to prepare for those...
SciShow
A Strangely Cool Supermassive Black Hole!
In this week's news we discover that Tatooine has got nothing on HD 131399Ab's wide orbit, and there's a some really cool jets coming out of a supermassive black hole.
SciShow
These Mysterious Lakes Disappeared...and Came Back
Around the world, there are lakes that disappear without warning. Then, even stranger, they come back! This can happen for lots of different reasons, and the fact that they vanish and reappear reveals some surprising connections.
SciShow
Why Does Spicy Taste 'Hot' and Minty Taste 'Cool'?
A Quick Question answer that explains the chemistry that makes minty things taste “cool” and spicy things taste “hot”.
TED Talks
How to turn a group of strangers into a team | Amy Edmondson
Business school professor Amy Edmondson studies ""teaming,"" where people come together quickly (and often temporarily) to solve new, urgent or unusual problems. Recalling stories of teamwork on the fly, such as the incredible rescue of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Romance and revolution: the poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans
Get to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. -- A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but...
Curated Video
Why The Vast Majority Of All Chileans Live Near Its Capital
Chile is the world's longest and narrowest country. And squished in between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain range is 19.5 million people. But despite being a large (if skinny) country, the vast majority of Chileans live within...
Curated Video
Santiago, Chile: Food, Adventure, and Culture
Santiago de Chile:"Then we go to Santiago de Chile, we will visit the Cerro San Cristobal or Metropolitan Park of Santiago, being this the largest urban park in the city and one of the most emblematic places of Santiago. We will taste...
Curated Video
The Importance of Commitment
This video is from a children's show where two penguins, Pepe and Perla, teach the audience about commitment. They share stories and examples of how commitment is about fulfilling promises and responsibilities, even when faced with...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Easter Island
EASTER ISLAND EASTER ISLAND OR RAPA NUI AS IT IS KNOWN TODAY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE INHABITED ISLANDS. IT IS FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR ITS LARGE STONE STATUES, THE MOAI. BUT WHILE THEIR STONY GAZE NEVER SHIFTS, LIFE FOR...
Curated Video
The Miss Digital World Beauty Pageant: Creating Perfect Women in a Digital Age
The Miss Digital World Beauty Pageant is a groundbreaking competition that celebrates the beauty and creativity of digitally created women. With over 3,600 entries from artists worldwide, the winner, Kadiko, designed by Flavio Para from...
Curated Video
The Importance of Commitment
In this video, a couple of penguins named Pepe and Parallel visit a talk show to discuss the importance of commitment in their species. They share their experiences of commitment in their relationship and as parents, highlighting the...
Curated Video
Why So Many Countries Claim Antarctica But Can’t Do Anything With It
Antarctica is not like every other continent. Aside from its extreme cold and vast ice sheet, it's also the only major piece of land that has never had a human settlement rise up on it. And because of this, as it was explored in the...
Curated Video
World Cup Football: Brazil and Japan's Quest for Success
This video discusses the history and success of the Brazilian national football team, highlighting their five World Cup wins and the star players that have contributed to their success. It also provides information on the current squad...
Curated Video
Designing the Future: Chilean Students Compete to Create a Concept Car
Design students in Santiago, Chile, participated in a competition organized by General Motors to create a Chilean concept car. The winning car will not only represent the Chilean national identity but also be suitable for Chile's diverse...
Curated Video
Only In Chile 15 - Juggling Paradise in Chile
Juggling Paradise in Chile:Chile is regarded as the juggling paradise and powerhouse of the world due to the jaw-dropping dexterity of its jugglers.
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Only In Chile 12 - NASA Robot Testing in Chilean Desert
NASA Robot Testing in Chilean Desert:A NASA robot is tested in the Chilean desert with the hope that it can find signs of life on Mars.
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Only In Chile 10 - World's Most Powerful Telescope in Chile
World's Most Powerful Telescope in Chile:Chile hosts the world's most powerful telescope with some of the most advanced optics on Earth.
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Only In Chile 6 - Fog Catcher in the Driest Location
Fog Catcher in the Driest Location:In one of the driest locations globally, nets are set up to catch water in the form of fog as it rises from the Pacific.
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Only In Chile 4 - Solar Kitchen in a Remote Desert
Solar Kitchen in a Remote Desert:Villagers in a remote desert in Chile harness the sun's rays to save energy and cook food in a solar-powered kitchen.
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Only In Chile 3 - Star Wars Fans in Chile
Star Wars Fans in Chile:Approximately 20,000 Chilean "Star Wars" fans filled theaters on the first day the final installment of the saga was released.