TED Talks
TED: We actually have a shot at stopping the climate crisis | Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
How is the US going to reach net zero by 2050? That's the question Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, director of the Office of Science for the US Department of Energy, is urgently trying to answer. She shares the thinking behind what her team is...
TED Talks
TED: Why rivals are working together to transform shipping | Bo Cerup-Simonsen
What would it take to make global supply chains cleaner and greener? Bo Cerup-Simonsen -- who's helping decarbonize the maritime industry as CEO of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping -- discusses why tenacious...
SciShow
These Wasps Throw Awesome Parties
Large clumps of wasps can occasionally be found on the tops of tall structures, and although you probably still don’t want to mess with them, these aren’t angry swarms—they’re actually super chill parties.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: When you're an ant but also a fungus tycoon | Charles Wallace
In a Texas clearing, an ancient tale that ties four species together is unfurling. The first involved is a soon-to-be queen leafcutter ant. The second is fungus, a piece of which she scoops into her mouth pocket. The third are...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Kay Almere Read: The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god
Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already been four worlds, each set in motion by its own "Lord Sun," and each had been destroyed. For a new world to be...
SciShow
Why Are There No Sea Snakes in the Atlantic
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest on Earth, and yet there are no sea snake populations to be found there. What’s keeping aquatic serpents from making a home in these waters?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The greatest mathematician that never lived | Pratik Aghor
When Nicolas Bourbaki applied to the American Mathematical Society in the 1950s, he was already one of the most influential mathematicians of his time. He'd published articles in international journals and his textbooks were required...
SciShow
These Wasps Throw Awesome Parties
Large clumps of wasps can occasionally be found on the tops of tall structures, and although you probably still don’t want to mess with them, these aren’t angry swarms—they’re actually super chill parties.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why do people join cults? - Janja Lalich
Today, there are thousands of cults around the world. Broadly speaking, a cult is a group or movement with a shared commitment to a usually extreme ideology that's typically embodied in a charismatic leader. But what exactly...
Bozeman Science
Equilibrium Disturbances
In this video Paul Andersen explains how disturbances to a reversible reaction at equilibrium affect the equilibrium constant and the reaction quotient. For example if the concentration is changed the reaction will move to reestablish...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How do executive orders work? - Christina Greer
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln legally changed the status of over 3 million people from "slave" to "free." But his emancipation proclamation wasn't a law - it was an executive order. The framers of the American Constitution made...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Augustus - Alex Gendler and Peta Greenfield
His reign marked the beginning of one of history's greatest empires . . . and the end of one of its first republics. Was Rome's first emperor a visionary leader who guaranteed his civilization's place in history, or a tyrant who...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes a language... a language? | Martin Hilpert
Outside of China, Mandarin and Cantonese are often referred to as Chinese dialects, despite being even more dissimilar than Spanish and Italian. On the other hand, speakers of Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, which are three distinct...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What do all languages have in common? | Cameron Morin
Language is endlessly variable. Each of us can come up with an infinite number of sentences in our native language, and we're able to do so from an early age— almost as soon as we start to communicate in sentences. How is this possible?...
Curated Video
Japan Making Contacts and Developing Trust
New ReviewThe Japanese place great value in building relationships and developing trust. Learn more about the importance of a person's background and associations in developing new business contacts. Become familiar with the significance of using...
Curated Video
Italy Meetings
New ReviewDid you know that meetings in Italy tend to be scheduled well in advance? In fact, scheduling a meeting several weeks ahead isn’t unusual. Deciding who will attend an initial meeting is critical everywhere, but this is especially true in...
Curated Video
France Physical Greetings
New ReviewPhysical greetings are a critical aspect of communications. Upon starting and finishing a meeting with another company, the French shake hands with everyone. Learn more about the most appropriate type of handshake and eye contact....
Curated Video
Brazil Initial Meetings
New ReviewBusiness meetings in Brazil don’t typically follow an established protocol; instead, many business professionals seek to adapt to a foreign businessperson's customs. Nevertheless, it's helpful to be aware of common Brazilian...
Curated Video
The First Amendment
A video entitled "The First Amendment" that discusses the rights that are protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Curated Video
How to Pick Out Motorcycle Gear
Howcast - Learn how to choose motorcycle gear in this Howcast motorcycle video with expert Kenyon Kluge.
Curated Video
How to Keep Your Sugar Glider Healthy
Howcast - Learn how to keep your pet sugar glider healthy with preventative veterinary care from veterinarian Anthony Pilny in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Break Your Video Game Addiction
Howcast - Learn how to break a video game addiction from Dr. Paul Hokemeyer in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Sell Anything to Anybody
Howcast - Persuading someone to buy is not always as easy as it sounds. Follow these steps to get your products moving off the shelves.
Curated Video
How to Use the Mirror Method of Dog Training
Howcast - If a well-behaved, quiet, and confident canine is what you desire, follow these steps to achieve just that.