TED Talks
TED: The future of machines that move like animals | Robert Katzschmann
Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent...
Curated Video
Iraq's FM is against foreign military personnel on Iraqi soil to combat IS
Iraq's Foreign Minister has reaffirmed that Baghdad does not want foreign military personnel on Iraqi soil to combat Islamic State group militants.
It comes following Ibrahim al-Jaafari's meeting with his Turkish counterpart in...
SciShow
4 Awesome NASA Inventions You Use Every Day
SciShow Space shares four wonderful things that you probably use every day, all made possible by NASA technology.
SciShow
Why Scientists are Giving Robots Human Muscles
Human-robot hybrids are advancing quickly, but the applications aren't just for complete synthetic humans. There's a lot we can learn about ourselves in the process.
SciShow
Tourette Syndrome: What Makes People Tic
Tourette Syndrome in popular culture is often simplified to a poorly timed foul mouth, but that’s only a small part of the story—or sometimes not part of the story at all.
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Energy - Level 3 - Energy and Energy Transfer
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on energy and energy transfer. TERMS Energy - the ability to cause change Object - a material thing that can be seen and touched Transfer - the conversion of one form...
TED Talks
Markus Fischer: A robot that flies like a bird
Plenty of robots can fly -- but none can fly like a real bird. That is, until Markus Fischer and his team at Festo built SmartBird, a large, lightweight robot, modeled on a seagull, that flies by flapping its wings. A soaring demo fresh...
SciShow
Could You Survive a Falling Elevator?
What if your basic at-the-office elevator ride takes a sudden turn for the dark side of gravity, could you survive it?
SciShow
How to Make the World's Simplest Motor: SciShow Experiments
Hank builds a simple electric motor just powerful enough to make a small screw spin, but also strong enough to blow your mind.
Curated Video
Adidas Introduces Revolutionary Computerized Running Shoe with Adaptive Cushioning
Adidas has developed a revolutionary computerized running shoe that continuously adapts to provide optimal cushioning for runners of all sizes and speeds, on any surface. With an electromechanical system built into the sole and sensors...
Curated Video
BMW Active Steering: Enhancing Control and Handling
This video discusses BMW's active steering system, which is a power-assisted steering technology that varies the steering ratio based on the car's speed. The system combines a conventional rack and pinion steering gear with a planetary...
Curated Video
Adidas One: The Self-Adjusting Athletic Shoe for Optimal Cushioning
The Adidas one is a revolutionary athletic shoe that automatically adjusts its cushioning based on the running surface and the runner's movements. With a microprocessor and a sensor in the heel, the shoe constantly analyzes the surface...
Curated Video
Moore's Law
Computing technology has developed at a phenomenal rate in recent decades – what would once fill an entire room can now be held in the palm of your hand. So how was Moore's Law able to predict this over 50 years ago? Physics -...
Curated Video
Circuit symbols
Learn how to identify universal circuit symbols. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electrical circuits Learning Points Electrical circuits are drawn using universal circuit symbols. When drawing a circuit it is important...
Curated Video
Series circuits
Find out how to construct a series circuit. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Series and parallel circuits Learning Points Series circuits connect components along a single path. Greater amounts of components in a circuit...
Flipping Physics
Back emf (electromotive force)
In this episode, we focus on the change in magnetic flux and the emergence of back electromotive force (emf). Follow along as we dissect the side view of a current-carrying wire loop rotating in a magnetic field. Unravel the concept of...
Science Buddies
Automatic Dog (or cat) Treat Dispenser with Arduino
Build an automatic pet treat dispenser using an Arduino in this fun engineering project.
Science Buddies
How to Use a DC Cooling Fan with Arduino
Learn how to control a two-wire brushless DC cooling fan using an Arduino in this comprehensive tutorial. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this video guides you through setting up the fan with Arduino, detailing the circuit...
Curated Video
Inside the Body: The Marvel of Miniature Medical Devices
Join us on a fascinating journey inside the human body with miniature medical devices, like the camera capsule that Mac Lesggy swallows to explore his digestive system. Discover how these tiny technologies are revolutionizing diagnostics...
Curated Video
Unleashing Superpowers: Today's Tech Meets Tomorrow's Potential
Step into the realm where fiction meets reality, exploring how today's innovative technologies bring superhero fantasies to life. From skates that double walking speed to exoskeletons that enhance human strength and remote control...
Curated Video
Mechanical Marvels: The Magic of Giant Automatons
Step into the world of giant automatons with Mac Lesggy as he explores the inventive Machines of the Isle of Nantes. Witness the awe-inspiring 12-meter high elephant automaton, capable of carrying 50 passengers and powered by intricate...
Curated Video
Fine Motor Skills Activity: Water Syringe
Using pippetes is great way to teach a toddler or a preschooler to hold pencil properly for writing. This activity is Ice-Cream themed. Max had to mix colors to make each ice-cream scoop a different flavour.
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Fine Motor Activity with Rubber Bands
A new challenge for Max. He needs to put the rubber bands on the paper towel roll.
Curated Video
Types of Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester teaches about renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.