Curated Video
Lactose Intolerance: Why Many Asians Cannot 'Digest' Milk?
Lactose intolerance is quite common, especially in Asian countries. The reason behind this is “gene-culture co-evolution”. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose in milk because they lack the lactase enzyme. A 1981 study...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Anatomical Evidence of Evolution
This video discusses two types of anatomical evidence for evolution: homologous structures and vestigial structures. The video presents these anatomical pieces of evidence as support for the theory of evolution and highlights the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Don Ambrose - Creativity and Dogmatism
Don Ambrose is a Professor of Graduate Education at Rider University in NJ, editor of the refereed journal "Roeper Review", past chair of the Conceptual Foundations Division of the National Association for Gifted Children. Initiates and...
Institute of Art and Ideas
The biology of discrimination
Many neuroscientists believe disorders of the mind will be solved when we understand the differences between the male and female brain. Yet is is frequently argued that men and women are not born but made. Are mental differences between...
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Evidences of Evolution
The nugget explains various evidences that favors organic evolution. Describe the importance of tracing evolutionary relationships.
Financial Times
Masters of Science: the new human story
The Natural History Museum's Chris Stringer on recent discoveries that are challenging the way we think about our ancestors.
The Viral Fever
Apatani Bamboo, India: Building Homes from Bamboo
Apatani Bamboo, India part 1/3: This video showcases the unique way of life of the Upper Tani tribe in India's eastern Himalayas. They have harnessed the power of bamboo to create their homes, fences, and even spiritual objects, while...
Curated Video
Introduction to Reptiles: Characteristics and Diversity
Reptiles are a diverse group of scaly vertebrates that have roamed the Earth for millions of years. They include iconic species like turtles, crocodiles, snakes, and lizards. With their scaly skin, cold-blooded nature, and unique...
Kult America
Finding My Lost Polish Family
Growing up in America I always identified myself as “Half Polish”, this was a normal part of my identity as my Great Grandmother sent packages containing my childhood clothing to relatives in Poland. When she passed away the contact...
Professor Dave Explains
History of Astronomy Part 1: The Celestial Sphere and Early Observations
Now that we've learned about how the universe began, as well as the development of the Milky Way galaxy, the solar system, and the Earth, it's time to learn about the human beings that came to inhabit the Earth. Eventually, they began to...
Infognostica
Five dietary deficiencies that cavemen didn't have...
Our modern diet is rife with specific dietary deficiencies. This explores just 5 discrepancies between our diet, and that of our primal ancestors. Fig Leaf Rag Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
Curated Video
Awa Odori: Japan's Vibrant Dance Festival in Tokushima
This video explains the origins of the Awa Odori Festival, its connection to the Obon Festival and the Tokushima Castle, and the unique dance style of Awa Odori. The video also highlights the family reunions, lantern ceremonies, and the...
Curated Video
She isn't African enough?! DNA Ancestry tests feat. It's Okay To Be Smart
Ancestry and DNA testing is one of the fastest growing consumer markets. Over 26 million people have access to their DNA profiles, but understanding these profiles is complicated -- especially if you're a descendant of enslaved people....
The Viral Fever
Forests: Mayan Garden, Mexico
Many cultures believe that human life began in the forest, and for that reason, a deep connection to the plants and animals is always treasured by those who live amongst the trees. Hidden from view and hard to access, these ruins are...
One Minute History
Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead - One Minute History
The ancient Aztecs believed that the souls of their ancestors went to a place called Mictlan. Protected by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, these souls would return to earth to visit their living relatives during a festival dedicated to her...
Step Back History
The Aztec Roots of the Day of the Dead
Mexico's Dia de Muertos is a celebration of the connection between life and death with music, colour, and food. Let's find out how such a unique holiday came into being.
Curated Video
Culture v2
An introduction to Material Culture, Nonmaterial Culture, Culture lag, Sociobiology.
SWPictures
Fighting Chronic Malnutrition in Guatemala: Creating Kitchen Gardens and Reviving Indigenous Plants
The video highlights the issue of chronic malnutrition in the Western highlands of Guatemala, which is stunting the physical and intellectual development of children. It also showcases the efforts of Sister Juana, who is encouraging...
Visual Learning Systems
Plants in Our Lives: Predecessors of Plants
This video explores the great diversity of the plant world, and the early history and origins of plants. Bryophytes, spore-producing plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms are illustrated and explained. Other terminology includes: algae,...
Press Association
Joe Biden speech highlights at White House reception for Irish premier Leo Varadkar
Highlights from US President Joe Biden's speech as he welcomes Leo Varadkar to the White House for the traditional visit by the Taoiseach before St Patrick's Day
Press Association
‘Sense of euphoria’ among Louth locals and relatives as Biden visit confirmed
The Cooley Peninsula is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Joe Biden during an upcoming visit to Ireland, as the US president returns to his ancestral homeland. Mr Biden retraced his roots to Mayo and Louth during a previous visit in 2016...