SciShow
Not All Carnivores Eat Meat
The name of the order Carnivora means "meat-eaters," and while most of the members of Carnivora live up to that name, there is at least one cute and curious exception.
SciShow
Learning Mnemonics: Can You Really Hack Your Memory?
There are lots of strategies to remember information when you need it most. These are shortcuts called mnemonics.
SciShow
These 100-Million-Year-Old Microbes Are Still Alive!
Researchers have found ancient communities of microbes that have been buried deep, for a hundred million years! This discovery might be the oldest living thing on Earth, and could even expand the search for life on other planets.
SciShow
Astronomy’s Unsung Hero is a Plain Ol’ Aluminum Ball
In 1965, MIT's Lincoln Laboratory saw their Lincoln Calibration Sphere 1 (LCS-1) launched into Earth orbit. It was an empty aluminum sphere and couldn't do any science of its own. But the world's most boring disco ball has played a huge...
SciShow
6 Species Unlike Anything Else | Evolutionary Loners
What happens when a species is the only of its kind? This phenomenon is called a monospecific taxon. Studying these special species can help us better understand not just those sparse groups, but all life on this planet! Join Olivia...
SciShow
Ballot Design Has a Sneaky Influence on Your Vote
In elections, your vote may be influenced by design of the ballot itself, especially when you don’t have strong feelings about which candidate to elect.
SciShow
Wasp Nests and Bee Hives
How can you tell the difference between a yellowjacket and a hornet? And how much cosmic XP do you need to evolve a wasp into a bee? Follow the insect that stung you, and discover the fascinating world of wasp nests and bee hives.
SciShow
Limnic Eruptions: When Lakes Explode
SciShow takes you inside a limnic eruption, a natural disaster that’s as deadly as it is rare.
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4 Ways to Date an Archaeological Site
From wasps nests to nuclear reactors. Here are just a few clever ways archeologists figure out how old something is.
TED Talks
TED: A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what it...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is Marie Antoinette so controversial? | Carolyn Harris
She was the Queen of France, notorious for living in opulence while peasants starved and became a symbol of everything wrong with monarchy. But was Marie Antionette a heartless, wasteful queen, or a convenient scapegoat in turbulent...
TED Talks
TED: How gaming can be a force for good | Noah Raford
If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into gaming and virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning real-world social...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Thomas Jefferson | Frank Cogliano
Thomas Jefferson, founding father of the United States and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was part of America's fight for freedom and equality. But in his personal life, he held over 600 people in slavery. Are his...
PBS
Aging Maine repays college debts to attract younger workers
Maine, land of lobsters and lighthouses, is also the nation's oldest state. With a median age of 43, roughly a third of its population is in or approaching retirement. To counter its aging workforce, the state is attempting to attract...
Curated Video
Foreign Ministers comment on Libya situation
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Thursday kicked off the last of a two day Mediterranean conference in Vienna, to discuss issues including migration and extremism.Austrian foreign minister Sebastian Kurz...
Curated Video
Egypt- Egypt and Israel patch up rift in relations
Egypt and Israel agreed in Cairo on Thursday (07/11) to patch up the rift in their relations and to step up efforts to save the troubled Middle East peace process. After holding talks with his Egyptian counterpart Amr Mussa, Israeli...
Curated Video
Chief Palestinian negotiator meets US Secretary of State
1. Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat walking to microphone
2. Cutaway to reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat:
"I believe after the Secretary's experiment with the successful endeavour at Rafah terminal, I...
Curated Video
YUGOSLAVIA: BELGRADE: MASS OPPOSITION RALLY
Eng/Serbo-Croat/Nat
Students in Belgrade staged a mock celebration of President Slobodan Milosevic's 58th birthday on Friday.
A cake representing Yugoslavia was cut into pieces and handed round to demonstrators to symbolise the break up...
Curated Video
Artist creates unique sculptures
February 2, 2012 - New York
1. Medium artist Lerone Wilson with works on wall
2. Medium artist with works on wall from below with pan
3.Close up detail of painting on wall
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lerone Wilson, Artist
"I am...
Curated Video
India Pakistan talks conclude with pledge on Kashmir
1. Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh and Pakistani Foreign Minister Khursheed Kasuri walking into news conference
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Natwar Singh, Indian External Affairs Minister:
"Cross border infiltration remains a...
Curated Video
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she and President Barack Obama have agreed to try to work together on a solution to the nation's immigration and border security woes. (June 3)
HEADLINE: Arizona Gov. encouraged following Obama meeting
CAPTION: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she and President Barack Obama have agreed to try to work together on a solution to the nation's immigration and border security woes. (June 3)
Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: HONG KONG FASHION
English/Nat
For more than the past 20 years, the annual Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (HKYFDC) has been an important nurturing base for local design talent in the former colony. And early this week, March 30, twenty past...
Curated Video
Rebel group denies involvement in disappearance of Spanish couple
1. Wide of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) delegation arriving for peace talks with the Colombian government
2. Media at FARC news conference
3. Wide of FARC delegation during news conference, Andres Paris, FARC negotiator,...