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Group theory, abstraction, and the 196,883-dimensional monster
An introduction to group theory, and the monster group.
SciShow
Can Bees Get Jet-Lag?
Bees don’t just flit randomly from flower to flower. Research has taught us that bees are more complicated than that. And they may actually have a grasp of some pretty abstract concepts, like... time!
TED Talks
Michael Hansmeyer: Building unimaginable shapes
Inspired by cell division, Michael Hansmeyer writes algorithms that design outrageously fascinating shapes and forms with millions of facets. No person could draft them by hand, but they're buildable -- and they could revolutionize the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Beware of nominalizations (AKA zombie nouns) - Helen Sword
Few mistakes sour good writing like nominalizations, or, as Helen Sword likes to call them, zombie nouns. Zombie nouns transform simple and straightforward prose into verbose and often confusing writing. Keep your nouns away from...
TED Talks
TED: What's so sexy about math? | Cedric Villani
Hidden truths permeate our world; they're inaccessible to our senses, but math allows us to go beyond our intuition to uncover their mysteries. In this survey of mathematical breakthroughs, Fields Medal winner Cedric Villani speaks to...
SciShow
How Paintings Help You See the World Differently
Emerging research suggests that paintings might be more than just pretty pictures: how we process what we see in paintings might also impact the way we process the world around us.
SciShow
Is Psychology a Science?
Psychology research can be tricky, because brains are complicated. But does that mean it isn't a science?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson
The point of fiction is to cast a spell, a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. But as a writer, how do you suck your readers into your stories in this way? Nalo Hopkinson shares some tips for how to use...
Curated Video
Wassily Kandinsky - Composition X
Kandinsky used shapes and colors to convey his feelings in the last of his series of abstract paintings named "Compositons".
Curated Video
Marc Chagall - I and the Village
Chagall combined abstract and figurative painting to create a dreamlike memory of the village where he grew up.
Curated Video
4 Food Photography Tips for a Digital Camera
Howcast - Learn four food photography tips from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital camera lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
How to Sound Conversational in a Speech
Howcast - Learn how to sound conversational in your speech from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
Curated Video
How to Write a Persuasive Marketing White Paper
Howcast - A white paper is meant to educate and persuade. It provides answers and demonstrates that you are the one they need. Here's how to be convincing.
Curated Video
I Carved Giant Waves into This Burl Bowl
Woodturning a thuya burl blank into a carved wavy bowl. This burl has incredible grains and colours but sanding this wood has been a rather unpleasant experience. Used my angle grinder to carve this piece after I carefully marked out the...
Curated Video
That's not art!
Pupil outcome: I can discuss different artforms and use mixed media to create an abstract artwork. Key learning points: - Not all art is representational or permanent, some forms of art push 'traditional' boundaries. - Abstract art does...
Curated Video
Comparing Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline
Pupil outcome: I can explain the similarities and differences in how Romeo presents his love for Rosaline and his love for Juliet. Key learning points: - Romeo’s language implies that he values Juliet for herself. - In contrast, Romeo’s...
Curated Video
Making connections across the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology
Pupil outcome: I can make connections between the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology. Key learning points: - Structurally, irregularity runs through the anthology and could reflect the unpredictable nature of life. - The lack of adherence to...
Curated Video
Using compound adjectives and analogies for effect in non-fiction writing
Pupil outcome: I can use compound adjectives and analogies to create specific effects in my writing. Key learning points: - Compound adjectives are highly effective in your writing. - Compound adjectives are created by combining multiple...
Curated Video
Analysing how poets reminisce and remember loved ones
Pupil outcome: I can plan a comparative analysis of ‘Before You Were Mine’ and one other poem. Key learning points: - Context is a useful lens through which to consider the writer’s intentions and evaluate our interpretations of the...
Curated Video
Drizzle ORM in 100 Seconds
Drizzle is a serverless TypeScript ORM designed for PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQLite.
Curated Video
Entropy is not what you think!
We explore the fundamental nature of entropy and its deep link to information. If you were taught that entropy measured disorder, you are in for a treat! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Macro- and Microstates 02:06 Entropy is Not a Property...
Science ABC
Is Mathematics INVENTED or DISCOVERED?
The tale of mathematics is as old as humanity. It has evolved from simple math, like counting cattle, to an intricate study of an object through abstract concepts that we know today. It was not until 600 BC, when civilizations settled,...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Virtual and Override in Abstract Contracts
This video explains how to use the virtual and override keywords in abstract contracts in Solidity, allowing child contracts to inherit and override functions from parent contracts. This clip is from the chapter "Learn Advanced Solidity...
Curated Video
The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Solution - Abstract Contract Calculator
In this video, we will discuss the solution to the exercise on abstract contract calculator from the previous video. This clip is from the chapter "Learn Advanced Solidity I (Inheritance and Abstractions)" of the series "The Complete...