TED Talks
Bill Gates: Innovating to zero!
At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world's energy future, describing the need for "miracles" to avoid planetary catastrophe and explaining why he's backing a dramatically different type of nuclear reactor. The necessary...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: When is water safe to drink? - Mia Nacamulli
Water is refreshing, hydrating, and invaluable to your survival. But clean water remains a precious and often scarce commodity - there are nearly 800 million people who still don't have regular access to it. Why is that? And how can you...
SciShow
Why Does Pet Therapy Work? (It’s Not Just Cute Dogs)
Many studies have shown that pets can relieve anxiety, stress, and provide comfort, but why pet therapy is effective has a lot more to do with us than our furry pals.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do your hormones work? - Emma Bryce
Over our lifetimes, our bodies undergo a series of extraordinary metamorphoses: we grow, experience puberty, and many of us reproduce. Behind the scenes, the endocrine system works constantly to orchestrate these changes. Emma Bryce...
TED Talks
TED: The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki
What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and...
SciShow
How Green Energy Could Bring More Rain to Africa
Africa’s Sahara desert is a prime location, some say, to build arrays of solar panels and wind turbines. But scientists are aware that building these structures can potentially have large-scale effects on the surrounding environment that...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillips
Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence comes from 7,000 BCE in China, where residue in clay pots has revealed that people were making an alcoholic beverage from fermented rice,...
TED Talks
TED: Could a drug prevent depression and PTSD? | Rebecca Brachman
The path to better medicine is paved with accidental yet revolutionary discoveries. In this well-told tale of how science happens, neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman shares news of a serendipitous breakthrough treatment that may prevent...
SciShow
Studying Supernovas From the Bottom of the Ocean
Stars blowing up is a surprisingly common occurrence, but who would have thought to search the bottom of the ocean if you were trying to study them?!
SciShow
All This Noise Is KILLING Me!
The sounds we hear every day really do have effects on our health. Not just our ears, but our hearts and even our brains.
SciShow
Will Learning Another Language Make You Smarter?
People used to say being bilingual was bad for your brain. Now, we know that's not true—but does it actually make you smarter?
Crash Course
How do Outbreaks End? Vaccines and Recovery: Crash Course Outbreak Science
Throughout this series, and in our real lives, we've seen the chaos and devastation that outbreaks can cause. But there's good news! Eventually, outbreaks come to an end. In this episode, we'll look at some of the important tools of...
MinuteEarth
How Risky Are Vaccines?
Want to learn more about the topic in this week's video? Here's a keyword to get your googling started: herd immunity: immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a portion of a population provides protection for individuals who have...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is marijuana bad for your brain? | Anees Bahji
In 1970, marijuana was classified as a schedule 1 drug in the United States: the strictest designation possible, meaning it was completely illegal and had no recognized medical uses. Today, marijuana's therapeutic benefits are widely...
Crash Course Kids
Defining Gravity
So, if gravity pulls everything down, then why don't things on the bottom of the Earth get pulled down into space? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about gravity and explains that when we talk about gravity pulling...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir
There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a...
SciShow
Statistics Say Screens Aren’t Destroying Today’s Teens
Looking around, you might think it’s obvious that the abundance of screens and social media are ruining our lives, but what does the research actually tell us?
Curated Video
Positive Results from Phase Three Study of Tarceva: A New Approach to Treating Solid Tumors
Tarceva is a promising new oral anti-cancer drug belonging to a new class of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. It has shown positive results in phase three studies for non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic...
Curated Video
Can People With Bipolar Disorder Take Stimulants?
Can people with bipolar disorder take stimulants to treat ADHD? This video addresses this common question, including how stimulants can affect mood stability and the careful management required to balance treatment for both conditions.
Wonderscape
The Visible Impact of Smoking: Insights from a Studying Twins
Between 2007 and 2010, a study involving 79 pairs of twins in Ohio investigated the effects of smoking on aging. Researchers found that smoking visibly ages people, as evident in the lower two-thirds of the face with more pronounced bags...
Curated Video
GMES: Advancing Global Monitoring for Environment and Security
The Group on Earth Observation is overseeing a 10-year plan to coordinate data gathered on the environment from satellites and terrestrial sources. Europe's Global Monitoring for Environment and Security system (GMES) is at the forefront...
Curated Video
Mast Cells: A Potential Breakthrough in Fighting Bacterial Infections
Scientists have discovered that mast cells, known for causing allergic reactions, may have another use in fighting bacterial infections. Through genetic modification, mast cells were able to break down a poison called endothelin, which...
Curated Video
Understanding Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges with Insulin
This video discusses diabetes, a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to regulate sugar in the blood. It explains the different types of diabetes and the importance of managing the condition through lifestyle changes and...
Curated Video
What is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - FMEA? PM in Under 5
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (or FMEA) is a powerful methodology that comes from the domain of manufacturing and the toolset of Six Sigma. But it is also a valuable addition to any Project Manager's toolset. So, what is Failure Mode...