Science ABC
Why Do You Feel Strange In An Elevator Just After It Starts/Stops?
The sudden movement of the elevator disrupts the state of rest, causing the person to move upwards and resulting in a strange fuzzy sensation in the head. Some may experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, or even a mild headache. This...
Neuro Transmissions
Sex, Psychology, and Potato Chips
Potato chips - you can never have just one. But why? Why do I eat an entire bag while sitting on the couch by myself? Well, in this video, we learn about what scientists (and advertisers) have discovered about the potato chip and what...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
A Conversation with Dr. John Cahn
On June 24, 2011, it was announced that NIST Emeritus Senior Fellow Dr. John Cahn had been selected to receive the 2011 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his fundamental contributions to the study of materials. In this interview,...
Curated Video
The Doorway Effect: Why Do We Forget What We Were Supposed To Do After We Enter a Room?
Doorway Effect: Psychologists believe that walking through a door and entering another room creates a “mental blockage” in the brain, meaning that walking through open doors resets memory to make room for a new episode to emerge. This is...
Curated Video
Dust Storms: Causes, Effects, and Precautions
This video provides an overview of dust storms, explaining their causes, effects, and hazards. It emphasizes the importance of taking cover quickly during a dust storm and highlights the damage they can cause to structures, equipment,...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is consciousness inexplicible?
Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...
AllTime 10s
10 Tricks Your Brain Is Playing On You Right Now
Our brains play some pretty neat tricks to keep us sane and functioning well.... like a human being!
Learning Mole
Why is Seawater Blue
This animated science video lesson is all about why seawater is blue. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn more about and study oceans.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Myth of Maximizing Shareholder Value
In 2010, the 500 largest companies in the United States, otherwise known as The Fortune 500, generated $10.7 trillion in sales, reaped a whopping $702 billion in profits, and employed 24.9 million people around the world. Historically...
Curated Video
Exploring Halos: Optical Phenomena in the Sky
Explore the fascinating optical phenomenon of Halos in the sky. Produced by the interaction of sunlight with ice crystals in the atmosphere, Halos appear as circular bands of light around the sun and sometimes the moon. We delve into the...
Curated Video
What is La Niña?
La Niña is a weather event characterized by colder temperatures, strong winter winds, and higher than average rainfall. This video discusses how La Niña occurs, its impact on different regions, and how scientists are able to predict...
Physics Girl
Most People Don’t Know Wine Moves Like This | EVERYDAY MYSTERY
Wine legs aka wine tears or wine fingers are stranger than they seem.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why Exports Alone Can’t Make Poor Countries Rich
“Blindly” Engaging in Global Supply Chains Can Erode Developing Nations’ Economic Power In a world composed of global value chains, headline global trade data can mask the truth about how much exports are actually benefiting a country,...
Curated Video
Exploring St Elmo's Fire
In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of St Elmo's Fire, a glowing plasma that occurs during storms. We learn about its origins, which are rooted in the brave actions of a Christian saint, and delve into the science behind...
Curated Video
Mirage: Why Does It Look Like There's Water On The Road?
The fake puddles of water that we see on the road on a sunny day is due to an optical phenomenon called a mirage, which is caused by the refraction (or bending) of light rays due to different temperatures of the air above the road. On a...
Learning Mole
Why is Seawater Blue?
A series aimed at Primary School students learning all about the Ocean and its inhabitants in their science classes. This video in particular will take students through the reasons why seawater looks so blue.
Curated Video
The Mystery of Sun Showers
In this video, we explore the phenomenon of sun showers, where it rains while the sun is still shining. We delve into the myths and legends surrounding sun showers from different cultures around the world. Additionally, we uncover the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ama Mazama - Homeschooling Black Children
Ama Mazama (aka Marie-Josée Cérol) is Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Programs of the Department of Africa American Studies at Temple University. She received her PhD with highest distinction from La Sorbonne Nouvelle,...
Sir Linkalot
Sir Linkalot Time - Lesson 20 - Even More Words Inside Words
Lesson 20 - Even More Words Inside Words
The Wall Street Journal
The Social Implications of Machine Learning
AI Now Institute co-founder and New York University distinguished research professor Kate Crawford speaks with WSJ Digital Science Editor Daniela Hernandez about the implications that society must consider when placing AI in charge.
Physics Girl
The Surprising Ways Mars is Hostile to Life
Wanna know all the reasons Mars will kill you and how we know? I hit up my friend Raquel Nuno who's a planetary geologist to find out.
The Art Assignment
Off: Highlights 8 | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
This week we bring back artist, Lauren Zoll, to discuss your submissions to her assignment!
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Password Security Fatigue
Ever get tired of having to update your username and password? In this video, Mary Theofanos explains the idea of security fatigue and how users are bogged down by too many decisions involving their online security. Creating awareness...