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John Rollin Ridge: the Native American Novelist Like No Other
We've had some great American Novelists? You've read some of them in school, right? But one writer you've probably never heard of is John Rollin Ridge, aka Yellow Bird: the first Native American to ever publish a novel about a fictitious...
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Ellen Ochoa: The First Female Hispanic Astronaut
In 1993, Ellen Ochoa wrote her name in the stars – as the first Hispanic woman to enter orbit. She continues to inspire generations of aspiring astronauts today.
Science360
What is Innovation? - Science of Innovation
Whether it happens among students in a classroom, or engineers in a laboratory, innovation is a process, a series of steps that begins with imagination, and results in the creation of something of value for society. Provided by the...
5 Minutes English
Ancient Mesopotamia | 5 MINUTES
The story of writing, astronomy and law begins in one place: Mesopotamia, also called the “Cradle of Civilization” and located in modern Iraq and Kuwait. Get to know the Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization in 5 Minutes...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Inventions from War: World War II
Learn about several inventions that originated during World War II, including the Slinky toy and the V-2 rocket.
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Exploring Cultural Elements
This video explores the intricate components of culture, from shared societal experiences to cultural universals, innovation, and diffusion. It delves into how cultural values influence various aspects of society, such as sports,...
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Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents
Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...
Weird History
What It Was Like to Witness the Guillotine
Reservedly advocated as a humane killing device by Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin during the 18th century, the guillotine executed people en masse during the French Revolution; France discontinued its use after 1977. The mechanism of death...
Mazz Media
Civilization
This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...
Curated Video
Meet the Austrian carpenter safeguarding precious flutes with his new 'smart case' invention
Professional flutists often face a problem when it comes to protecting their fragile and expensive instruments: many cases don't hold the flutes in place, making them vulnerable to damage. But a carpenter from a small Austrian town may...
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Raw Politics: Does MP's 'filibustering' highlight the failings of British democracy?
It's been dubbed as the footage that shows the failings of British democracy. The clip, which you can view in the video player above, shows Conservative MP Alan Duncan speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday. He spoke at length about...
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German student invents own language
Fynn Schlemminger knew exactly what he wanted to do for his A-levels special project: create a language from scratch. And that’s exactly what he did. The invented language is called Garadálava, and, according to its creator, it is...
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Da Vinci exhibit in Belgium highlights genius of inventor/painter
Artisans recreated 500-year-old designs to life-sized scale
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Teen inventor wants to better the world with her water-cleaning system
Meet Rachel Brouwer, a 14-year-old Nova Scotia inventor who's out to change the world with her water pasteurization system.
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Eighteen-year-old Canadian inventor attracting international attention
Meet Ann Makosinski, an 18-year-old inventor who's dazzling people with her ingenuity. Our Reg Sherren caught up with her for a lesson in her creative process.
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Nova Scotia teen inventor thirsting to make a difference
Meet Rachel Brouwer, a 14-year-old Nova Scotia inventor who's out to change the world.
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Period Pieces
Montreal video artist Arizona O'Neill digs up the history of menstrual accoutrements
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Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups
The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can stick to rocks with their suckers.
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How elevators changed the way we live and work
Uncover the fascinating story behind the innovative vertical transporters that changed the way we live and work.
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This bionic hand can be updated remotely to meet its user's needs
British prosthetics manufacturer Covvi convinced Australian Paralympian Jessica Smith to try this bionic hand, which can be updated remotely according to her needs.
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This foldaway remote workstation just won the top prize at the Paris Concours Lépine
The annual contest, now in its 120th year, is the premier showcase for inventors of all kinds of everyday objects.
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Inventor Creates Transparent Face Masks to Alleviate Issues With Traditional N95s
While masks may not be the most comfortable accessory to wear, the mission to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has led to them being a global norm. However, issues like earaches, bruised skin, and obscuring facial features are elements...
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Entrepreneurs allege Tim Hortons stole idea for hands-free lid applicator | Go Public
A father-and-son entrepreneurial team tells CBC’s Go Public that Tim Hortons stole their idea for a hands-free applicator for coffee cup lids after being shown early prototypes.
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AI’s rapid rise sparks concern over global human rights risks
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries at breakneck speed