TED Talks
The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio
Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that...
SciShow
Can Hypnosis Actually Change Your Brain?
What exactly is hypnosis? Some people think it's just a fun trick for magic shows, but can it actually make you do things against your will? Learn all this and more with Michael Aranda in a new episode of SciShow!
TED Talks
Johann Hari: This could be why you're depressed or anxious
In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and...
TED Talks
Johan Rockström: Let the environment guide our development
Human growth has strained the earth's resources, but as Johan Rockström reminds us, our advances also give us the science to recognize this and change behavior. His research has found nine "planetary boundaries" that can guide us in...
SciShow
The Science of Hypnosis
Hypnosis: that's just a fun gimmick for stage shows and plot twists, right? Well, turns out there might be more to it.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. Carl Hart - The Effects of Drugs on the Brain and Behavior
New ReviewCarl Hart, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Columbia University, studies how drugs affect the brain and behavior. His research focuses on debunking common myths about drugs, such as the false belief that substances like crack...
Curated Video
Protect Your Heart During Pollution: Doctor’s Essential Guide
Air pollution isn’t just a threat to your lungs; it can severely impact your heart health too. In this insightful video, we shares expert tips on how to protect your heart during times of poor air quality. Learn about the connection...
Curated Video
Autism and Vaccines
UCL developmental psychologist Uta Frith describes how the hypothesis that childhood vaccines are linked to autism, while initially plausible, was subjected to rigorous scientific testing and found to be false.
Curated Video
Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Law
“Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Law” will explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law and the importance of the evolution of theory over time.
Seven Dimensions
The Science of False Memories: Distorting Reality
In this video, a renowned researcher explains the concept of false memories and how they can be distorted or completely fabricated. Through experiments, he demonstrates how false memories can be implanted in the minds of ordinary people.
Seven Dimensions
Understanding Eyewitness Testimony and False Memories
In this video, Elizabeth Loftus, a professor of psychology and law, discusses the intersection between psychology and the legal system, particularly focusing on the fallibility of eyewitness testimony and the prevalence of false...
Curated Video
Trump Links Autism To Tylenol Use During Pregnancy, Sparks Massive Discourse
New ReviewThe World Health Organization on Tuesday (Sep 22) slammed US President Donald Trump’s recent claims on Tylenol as “inconsistent”, saying that neither the painkiller nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism. This comes after Trump...
Curated Video
Maneka Gandhi Speaks To WION On Uproar Over SC Directive On Stray Dogs In Delhi-NCR
Supreme Court’s Stray Dog Order LIVE: In a major development, the Supreme Court has issued a critical directive regarding Delhi’s nearly 1 million stray dogs. The Chief Justice of India has made a bold statement on the city’s...
Curated Video
Is it too late to save Earth?
Thousands of scientists warn that climate change is not being taken seriously
Curated Video
Should 'wet markets' be banned?
The Coronavirus pandemic leads to debate on wildlife trade.
Curated Video
Why do people still believe apocalypse theories?
Apocalypse theories persist despite scientific evidence disproving them. Tabloids and science publications were astir this week as news spread that April 23 would be the beginning of the end of the world. The apocalypse prediction making...
Curated Video
Are homeopathic remedies labelled clearly? (CBC News Network's The Investigators with Diana Swain)
Investigating Health Canada's new rules on homeopathic remedies' claims and labelling. Watch The Investigators Saturdays at 9:30 pm ET and Sundays at 5:30 pm ET on CBC News Network.
Curated Video
Powersource
Tom Rand and Ken Green debate Donald Trump's shake-up the Environmental Protection Agency
Curated Video
'India Very Important': Malaysian Minister Bats For Bolstering Food Security Pact | Watch
Malaysia's Minister for Plantation and Commodities Johari Abdul Ghani has offered R&D on seeds and plantation techniques to help India's Palm Oil Mission. Mr Ghani met India's Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh...
Curated Video
EU's health chief defends COVID vaccine rollout after criticism
"This is not about a blame game," said EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides. "This is about fighting the pandemic."
Curated Video
COVID-19: Should people wear homemade masks when they go outside?
Doctors answer your questions about the coronavirus, including whether people should be wearing homemade or cloth masks when they are outside.
Curated Video
Chiropractors told to remove posts claiming they can prevent COVID-19
There’s no scientific evidence that chiropractic care can boost the immune system. Regulatory bodies across Canada have had to issue warnings to chiropractors to remove such claims.
Curated Video
Tam on why Canadians don't need to wear masks
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr Theresa Tam spoke to reporters on Monday
Curated Video
Is the EU going to lower mercury allowed levels in tuna?
French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?