TED Talks
Dan Buettner: How to live to be 100+
To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and team study the world's "Blue Zones," communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. In his talk, he shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that...
Bozeman Science
Homeostatic Disruptions
Paul Andersen explains how disruptions in homeostasis can affect biological systems at all levels. He uses the example of dehydration in animals to explain how disruptions at the cellular level can affect an organism. He also uses the...
MinutePhysics
Correlation CAN Imply Causation! | Statistics Misconceptions
This video is about how causal models (which use causal networks) allow us to infer causation from correlation, proving the common refrain not entirely accurate: statistics CAN be used to prove causality! Including: Reichenbach's...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The famously difficult green-eyed logic puzzle - Alex Gendler
One hundred green-eyed logicians have been imprisoned on an island by a mad dictator. Their only hope for freedom lies in the answer to one famously difficult logic puzzle. Can you solve it? Alex Gendler walks us through this green-eyed...
Crash Course
Evolution: It's a Thing - Crash Course Biology
Hank gets real with us in a discussion of evolution - it's a thing, not a debate. Gene distribution changes over time, across successive generations, to give rise to diversity at every level of biological organization.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How the K_nigsberg bridge problem changed mathematics - Dan Van der Vieren
You'd have a hard time finding the medieval city K_nigsberg on any modern maps, but one particular quirk in its geography has made it one of the most famous cities in mathematics. Dan Van der Vieren explains how grappling with...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding? | Jill Dash
After witnessing the atrocities of his fellow man in World War II, William Golding was losing his faith in humanity. Later, during the Cold War, as superpowers began threatening one another with nuclear annihilation, he was forced to...
SciShow
10 Discoveries Made in National Parks
Thanks to The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership with American Express, for sponsoring this video celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service! Now through July 5th, you can help your favorite park win an...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Tycho Brahe, the scandalous astronomer - Dan Wenkel
If you think scientists lead boring, monotonous lives, you must not know about Tycho Brahe. The 16th century astronomer who accurately predicted planetary motion led quite a dramatic life -- complete with a kidnapping, a sword duel and...
MinuteEarth
Null Island - The Busiest Place That Doesn't Exist
Null Island - The Busiest Place That Doesn't Exist
TED Talks
Mark Tercek: An ingenious proposal for scaling up marine protection
Island and coastal nations need to protect their waters to keep the oceans healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren't able to prioritize ocean conservation over other needs. Mark Tercek and his team at The Nature Conservancy...
Be Smart
How Evolution Turned A Possum Into A Wolf
Until the early 20th century, Tasmania was home to a very weird wolf-like creature. Except that it wasn't a wolf. Even though it looked like a wolf. How did that happen? Here's the science of convergent evolution!
Curated Video
Why Greenland Is So Incredibly Empty... It's Not Just The Ice
Greenland is a spectacle to behold! It's almost entirely covered in ice, yet there are some "green" areas. Still, the largest island in the world is home to only about 56,000 people making it one of the least densely populated regions of...
Curated Video
Exploring the Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a unique and biodiverse paradise, home to fascinating wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. From the iconic Galapagos tortoises to the only species of penguins living north of the equator,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Ancient Ruins and Natural Wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula
Yucatan, Mexico:"We head to Yucatan, the land where the ancient Mayans flourished to visit its majestic pyramids and discover this ancient civilization."
Curated Video
Why So Few People Live On New Zealand's South Island
New Zealand is incredible to behold. Its physical geography, mostly on the South Island, is some of the most awe inspiring in the entire world. And its for this reason, that the country has gained international fame through the likes of...
Curated Video
Exploring Papua New Guinea: Western New Guinea, Spirit Houses, and the Sepic River
Papua New Guinea:"Finally, we will go to one of the largest islands in the world, where a country rich in cultural diversity awaits us, Papua in New Guinea. An island, full of mystery and wonder and one of the least explored places to...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Lake Titicaca
LAKE TITICACA LAKE TITICACA IS THE HIGHEST NAVIGABLE LAKE IN THE WORLD. SPREAD ACROSS THE BORDER BETWEEN BOLIVIA AND PERU IT SPANS OVER 8,000 SQUARE KILOMETRES AT A HEIGHT OF OVER 3,800 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Curated Video
Ecuador: Bananas, Equators, and Volcanoes
Ecuador:"Wait! That's not all! After Florence we cross the planet to reach another continent and visit Ecuador. There, you will put one foot in each half of the world, we will explore a national park with an active volcano and you will...
Curated Video
Exploring Belize: From Ancient Mayan Ruins to the Great Blue Hole
South America:We’re going to South America to see one of the largest cenotes in the world. This Great Blue Hole is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. We’ll know the ruins of the monuments of the ancient Mayan civilization...
Curated Video
Sumatra: From Gold to Volcanoes and Beautiful Beaches
Sailing Across the Indian Ocean to Sumatra, Indonesia:We will sail through the Indian Ocean towards Sumatra in Indonesia, there we will find a place of rest in Lake Toba one of the super volcanoes of the world.
Curated Video
Sicily: History, Volcanoes, and Kite Surfing in the Mediterranean
Convergence of Cultures in Sicily, Italy:"To end our trip, we will go to the place where the German and Greek influences converge: We will land on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, where a particularly active volcano awaits our arrival...
Curated Video
Cancun: Nest of Snakes and Sea Turtles
Exploring Cancun, Mexico:Our adventure concludes in the vibrant coastal city of Cancun, Mexico. Immerse yourself in the azure waters and rich history as we explore its iconic beaches and visit the intriguing archaeological site of Tulúm....