SciShow
Origins of Intolerance
Hank's news this week informs us on a couple of crazy science experiments, updates us on some earlier topics (dangerous asteroids and ancient phallic rock art), and briefs us on a new study that seeks to find the evolutionary origins of...
TED Talks
TED: Should you be able to patent a human gene? | Tania Simoncelli
A decade ago, uS law said human genes were patentable -- which meant patent holders had the right to stop anyone from sequencing, testing or even looking at a patented gene. Troubled by the way this law both harmed patients and created a...
TED Talks
Ellen 't Hoen: Pool medical patents, save lives
Patenting a new drug helps finance its immense cost to develop -- but that same patent can put advanced treatments out of reach for sick people in developing nations, at deadly cost. Ellen 't Hoen talks about an elegant, working solution...
SciShow
Origins of Intolerance
Hank's news this week informs us on a couple of crazy science experiments, updates us on some earlier topics (dangerous asteroids and ancient phallic rock art), and briefs us on a new study that seeks to find the evolutionary origins of...
TED Talks
Priti Krishtel: Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system
Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled -- but not because there was an explosion in invention or innovation. Drug companies have learned how to game the system, accumulating patents not for...
SciShow
The Horrible Reason Rolly Pollies are Sometimes Blue
If you uncover a bunch of rolly pollies under a log, you don't expect to find a bright blue one crawling among all the usual grays and browns. But it turns out your fun surprise is some very bad luck for that terrestrial isopod.
TED Talks
Drew Curtis: How I beat a patent troll
Drew Curtis, the founder of fark.com, tells the story of how he fought a lawsuit from a company that had a patent, "...for the creation and distribution of news releases via email." Along the way he shares some nutty statistics about the...
SciShow
Who Really Invented the Radio
In the radio race, one inventor came out ahead while the other was overshadowed. Michael Aranda goes into the history of the radio and the many people who contributed to make the tool we use every day.
Crash Course
Patents, Novelty, and Trolls: Crash Course Intellectual Property
This week, Stan teaches you about patents. It turns out, they're patently complicated! So, patents have some similarity to copyright, in that they grant a limited monopoly to people who invent things. The key difference in patents and...
Crash Course
Life and Longevity: Crash Course History of Science
It's time to have a look at the future of human life and how technology could possibly extend longevity. But, within that tech, are questions of ethics that are not always at the top of mind when the tech is being developed. In this...
Crash Course
Introduction to Intellectual Property: Crash Course IP 1
This week, Stan Muller launches the Crash Course Intellectual Property mini-series. So, what is intellectual property, and why are we teaching it? Well, intellectual property is about ideas and their ownership, and it's basically about...
Wonderscape
Albert Einstein’s Early Life and Path to Scientific Discovery
This video explores the early life of Albert Einstein, from his birth in Germany in 1879 to his studies at the Federal Polytechnic Institute in Switzerland. Learn how Einstein's curiosity and persistence led him to a job at the Swiss...
Wonderscape
Alexander Graham Bell’s Journey to Inventing the Telephone
This video traces the key events leading up to Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone, from his move to North America to his partnership with Thomas Watson. Discover how Bell’s dedication to communication technology...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park and His Inventions
Delve into the life of Thomas Alva Edison, the renowned inventor born in 1847 Ohio. Discover his journey from a young entrepreneur to a legendary innovator with a record 1,093 patents. Uncover the truth behind Edison's inventions,...
PBS
How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
The impossible, three-headed monster of Ancient Greek mythology, the Chimaera, may have started off as a fantasy, but today, the word “chimera” can be used to refer to anything that seems impossible. This includes the real-life,...
Curated Video
CISSP Crash Course - Secure Provisioning
This video explains ownership and secure provisioning in asset security. This clip is from the chapter "Asset Security" of the series "CISSP Crash Course".This section covers domain 2, which focuses on asset security, data, and ownership.
Curated Video
Design Microservices Architecture with Patterns and Principles - Microservices Distributed Transactions
This video explains the challenges and complexities of managing transactions in a distributed microservices environment, including the need for coordination and consistency across multiple services. This clip is from the chapter...
Curated Video
Inventors and Innovators: Uncovering the Truth Behind Patents and Inspiration
This video explores the world of inventors and the process of innovation, showcasing individuals like Thomas Edison, James Dyson, Andrew Gordon, and Trevor Bayless. It challenges common misconceptions about inventors and highlights the...
Curated Video
Evolution of Mobile Phones: From Wireless Telephones to Lifestyle Devices
The video explores the evolution of mobile phone technology, from the earliest wireless telephone invented by Nathan Stubblefield in 1902 to modern advancements like biometric security features and fitness tracking capabilities. It...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Identification: The Future of Iris Recognition Technology
Researchers at Bath University have created a groundbreaking iris recognition algorithm that boasts 100% accuracy in identifying individuals from eye scans. Unlike fingerprint recognition, iris scanning offers more reliable...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Fruit Labeling: The Rise of Laser Tattooed Produce
The video discusses the innovative use of lasers to tattoo fruit in the food industry, replacing traditional labels. This process allows for information to be directly etched onto the fruit's skin, making it readable and scannable. The...
Curated Video
Highlights from the British Invention Show: Innovative Products and Support for Inventors
The British Invention Show is a platform for innovative thinkers to showcase their new ideas and products. This year, it features an uniquely designed keyboard to prevent repetitive strain injury and a fun learning game called Mathletts,...
Curated Video
Gary and the Great Inventors by Akura Marshall
Today is Laundry Day! My name is Gary and I love to learn about great inventors. Please join me as I learn about Thomas Jennings, the first African American to receive a patent for his invention in the United States.
PBS
Why Are Prescription Drugs SO Expensive?
Why are prescription drugs so expensive in the United States? Why does the same medication cost significantly less in other countries around the world? Today Danielle examines the history of pharmaceutical regulation in America and how...