60 Second Histories
Samuel Pepys: Great Fire of London part 3
Samuel Pepys explains how high winds drive the fire into the city
Curated Video
Describe the different types of malware that could affect a computer system or network : Understand the types of malware
From the section: What are the threats?. This section includes threats, types of malware and lot more. This video gives an overview of malware and threats. It shows how to recognize malware, types of malware and how devices get them.
Weird History
How 'Kilroy Was Here' Was The First Meme Ever
From the hulls of ships to the sides of trucks to the walls of bathroom stalls across the world - and even engraved into national monuments - one iconic phrase has appeared in seemingly every place across the globe: "Kilroy was here."
Curated Video
Plague and Prejudice: The Black Death in California
As the world grapples with new pandemics, what can we learn from the US’s mixed response to the Bubonic Plague, which arrived in San Francisco in 1900?
Encyclopaedia Britannica
History of Pandemics
Learn about the history of pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic caused by a new coronavirus.
The Economist
Covid-19: the right way to leave lockdown
Governments are starting to ease restrictions designed to curb covid-19. But with most of the world still vulnerable to the virus, what's the right way to leave lockdown?
Weird History
What People Ate During The Plague
When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 14th century, people didn't have much time to worry about their diets. Still, doctors warned that the most popular food and drinks in medieval England, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, could...
Science360
NSF SCIENCE NOW: EPISODE 51
In this week's episode, we learn about marine mammals' need for speed, magnify a new tool combating mosquito-borne disease, break down new materials inspired by kirigami, and finally, discover new hydrothermal vents. Check it out!
Restoration Planet
Ep. 5 France Adventures: Big History, Big Heart
Our France adventures begin after a long journey from Canada. In the Pyrenees Orientale, we found lush countryside, rich Catalan history, and - most importantly - kind and beautiful people. We were honoured to volunteer with the MIAM...
Science360
Lemur lovers' synced scents reflect strength of their bond
Lemur lovers spread their scents by rubbing glands on everything from tree trunks to their partner. Researchers discovered that the more similar a lemur couples' scents, the stronger their bond. This could be a way to coordinate marking...
The Economist
How to treat covid-19
A vaccine for covid-19 is a long way off. In the meantime, could existing drugs be used to treat the novel coronavirus?
AllTime 10s
EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Coronavirus
The Coronavirus is the latest threat to public health, with health officials saying that it has become a global pandemic. People are being placed into quarantines, hand sanitising stations are being set up across the world, and the news...
STAT
Science Happens! With Carl Zimmer
Harvard Medical School researcher Nicholas Stroustrup built what he calls the "Lifespan Machine." He uses it to study the lives of tiny worms to try and discover universal rules of aging.
msvgo
Prevention of Infection and Spoilage of Food
It explains infections caused by disease-causing microbes and describes methods of food preservation.
Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 18
Catching brain hijackers, landscaping for the birds, a mussel shell tell and faster protein sequencing… much faster! For the Birds Non-native plants in homeowners’ yards endanger wildlife...
TLDR News
Australia’s Bush Fires Explained - TLDR News.
In recent weeks Australia has been hit by some of the worst fires the country has ever experienced. In this video we explain what's happening, how the fires started and what the government is doing now. Also if you want to lend a hand...
Next Animation Studio
Deadly fire at Bronx apartment building in New York City: Animated Explanation of cause
At least 19 people were killed in a fire at a Bronx apartment high-rise on East 181st Street on Sunday, including nine children.
TLDR News
Why We're Not Achieving Coronavirus Herd Immunity & How it Impacts a 2nd Wave - TLDR News
The only way that life can return to normal with Coronavius still present is if we reach a sufficient level of herd immunity. This could be achieved by the virus naturally spreading through the population or via a vaccine. The problem is...
Coach Dan Blewett
The College Baseball Recruiting Process - Ask Dan Blewett
Want to play college baseball? Learn about the recruiting process and what you should be doing to get there in this video by Coach Dan.
Curated Video
Introduction to Variation and Spread in Economics
The video explores the concepts of variation and spread in economics. The speaker explains the meaning of range, quantiles, and standard deviation and how they can be used to interpret and analyze data. He discusses the different types...
Curated Video
How to Calculate Standard Deviation
This video explains how to calculate standard deviation, defines variance and standard deviation, and provides two formulas for finding standard deviation. The video also includes an example calculation of standard deviation using both...
TLDR News
Where Did COVID-19 Come From... Chinese Lab? Bats? Wet Markets? - TLDR News
Ever since the Coronavirus outbreak began, people began to speculate about where the virus came from? Did it come from a wet market in Wuhan? What about a bowl of bat soup? Or even the Wuhan Institute of Virology? In this video, we...
Next Animation Studio
A quarter of all pigs could die from swine fever
The World Health Organization for Animal Health says that a quarter of the pig population worldwide is expected to die off as a result of the spread of African swine fever.
Healthcare Triage
Indiana's COVID-19 Testing Study and What it Means for Reopening
What’s the true infection rate of COVID-19? So far, we’ve had no real idea, which means most states are flying blind into reopening. But not Indiana, where a new statewide study is the first to provide the kind of data we’ll need to make...