SciShow
What Do Parrots Think They’re Saying?
You ever see a parrot mimicking humans words, and wonder if they really get what they're talking about? They're smarter than they look - there's a lot of meaning in every squawk and chirp that parrots make. Not bad for a bird brain.
TED Talks
Vilayanur Ramachandran: The neurons that shaped civilization
Neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran outlines the fascinating functions of mirror neurons. Only recently discovered, these neurons allow us to learn complex social behaviors, some of which formed the foundations of human civilization as...
TED Talks
Mike Rowe: Learning from dirty jobs
Mike Rowe, the host of "Dirty Jobs," tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work, and how it's been unjustifiably degraded in society today.
SciShow
That’s Not a Rattlesnake… It’s an Owl!
When living underground leaves them vulnerable to attack, burrowing owls have a trick up their sleeve—they’ve developed the ability to mimic rattlesnake sounds that scare off predators!
Crash Course
Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History
We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of...
Crash Course
Community Ecology II: Predators - Crash Course Ecology
Hank gets to the more violent part of community ecology by describing predation and the many ways prey organisms have developed to avoid it.
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2.203 Word Nerd: Artificial
The term "artificial" originates from the Latin "artificium," meaning craftsmanship or artistry, which was its initial meaning in English. Nowadays, "artificial" typically refers to anything man-made, often carrying a negative...
Curated Video
Why you SHOULD use imitation vanilla
What’s with all the different kinds of vanilla - and are the pricey ones worth it?
Food Farmer Earth
Reassessing Our Diet: Joan Dye Gussow's Perspective on Modern Food
Joan Dye Gussow discusses the transformative shifts in the U.S. food system, emphasizing the transition from natural, whole foods to nutritionally equivalent, processed alternatives. She critiques the impact of industrialization on food...
The Business Professor
Marketing - What is a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
This Video Explains Marketing - What is a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Jean-Philippe Bouchaud: Taking Stock of Complexity Economics 2/5
Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Professor of Physics, École Polytechnique speaking at the breakout panel entitled "Taking Stock of Complexity Economics: Which Problems Does It Illuminate?" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET)...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 Britain's Black History - The Obelisk
This KS3 lesson starter on black history highlights the contributions to British landmarks of people of African and Caribbean descent. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find Black History in your Town or City....
Amor Sciendi
Andy Warhol and the Mimetic Theory of Art | AmorSciendi
I've been reading a lot of art theory lately and this video is a product of that. I also have been inspired by the long videos of the Art Assignment.
Music Matters
Writing Counterpoint - Combining Counterpoint with Harmony
Learn how to write and compose counterpoint combined with homophony. Counterpoint is an advanced music composition technique that involves weaving together multiple melody lines. Working in a Baroque style, this video demonstrates how...
Englishing
Inglese per Italiani: Lezioni di Inglese sugli EUFEMISMI
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The March of Time
1953: THREE YEAR OLD: Girl in hat standing in front of mirror looking at mother's make-up, powder compact, smiling REVEALS lipstick covered lips, holding powder puff. [SOT Dr. Spock talking about 'identifying', imitation due to admiration]...
MOT ON TV: 1953: THREE YEAR OLD: Girl in hat standing in front of mirror looking at mother's make-up, powder compact, smiling REVEALS lipstick covered lips, holding powder puff. [SOT Dr. Spock talking about 'identifying', imitation due...
Getty Images
Yellow-vented Bulbul feeding baby birds on nest
Yellow-vented Bulbul feeding baby birds on nest