Dr. Forrester compares and contrasts the positive and negative effects of technology by recognizing such outcomes as inventions, efficiency, pollution, and replacement of jobs with robots.

A video entitled "The Renaissance" exploring several artistic and scientific advancements made during the Renaissance.

When people think of philosophy, they often transport themselves to Ancient Greece. This era was a hotbed of intellectual activity, and it produced some of the most influential minds in human history. But before we get to the most famous...

Algebra 49, 50 and 51 present three real-world problems which can be solved using systems of three linear equations in three variables. This chapter shows how the parameters of an equation for a circle can be determined, given three...

Marcus du Sautoy takes us on a tour of the mathematical universe - from zero to infinity - and shows us how weird and wonderful numbers can be. In this programme, Marcus explains how humans first started counting with the whole numbers,...

Talitha Washington, Mathematician and NSF Program Director shares how math didn't come easy for her, and if not for other amazing women in her life, she might not have become the award winning mathematician she is today! ...

From throwing 'undesirables' off clips to tasting urine to check for diseases, the Ancient Greeks has some pretty unusual and disturbing practices.

With 17 trips (and counting) to Earth's polar regions spanning his mathematical career, mathematician Ken Golden of the University of Utah has been studying sea ice structure and behavior for over 20 years.



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Richard Tapia, winner of the National Science Board's 2014 Vannevar Bush Award, talks about his efforts to encourage underrepresented minorities in science. Tapia is a mathematician and professor at Rice University, and director of the...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Missionaries in China

Collaboration helps us see problems from new perspectives. In this activity, children will learn about the Boston Molasses Flood and ask STEAM questions to solve the mystery.

To what number is it possible to count?

Is there a greater number than all, or does the account never end and is infinite? What is the largest number that anyone could have imag
ined?
The concept of the largest number can...

How do snakes move? A mathematician unlocks the secret to how snakes move forward.

How do snakes move? A mathematician unlocks the secret to how snakes move forward.

Everyone hates math, right? Wrong! I like math. Mathematicians like math, presumably. Physicists like math, usually. People who hate math just don't understand it. But like that weird ethnic food you're scared of trying, or that odd kid...

Find out which discoveries caused Galileo to be persecuted.

A description of how important science and mathematics were to the artillery in calculating distance and trajectory of a shot together with how much gunpowder is needed.

This begins by introducing the concept of gravity and how it affects objects. It then delves into Isaac Newton's early life, including his difficult upbringing and his passion for science. The video highlights his education, his...