TED Talks
TED: Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib
Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI-powered tool that aggregates international criminal records to detect and stop crime that might...
SciShow
Could a Perfume Ingredient Save ER Patients?
Sometimes, major injury causes blood loss that results in improper clotting, or coagulopathy. Some researchers think a compound used in perfume to create jasmine fragrances could help save these patients.
MinuteEarth
How We Learned That Water Isn't An Element
For thousands of years, water was thought to be an element. That is, until some of the greatest chemists in the world managed to crack it open.
TED Talks
Elizabeth Lindsey: Curating humanity's heritage
It's been said that when an elder dies, it's as if a library is burned. Anthropologist Elizabeth Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, collects the deep cultural knowledge passed down as stories and lore.
TED Talks
Claron McFadden: Singing the primal mystery
"The human voice: mysterious, spontaneous, primal." With these words, soprano Claron McFadden invites us to explore the mysteries of breathing and singing, as she performs the intriguing modern song "Aria," by John Cage.
SciShow
Is There a Way to Sober Up Faster?
You may be aware of certain hacks to sober up, but researchers have found a way to actually get booze out of our systems faster. And this discovery could help first responders when facing alcohol overdoses.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do your kidneys work? - Emma Bryce
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. Emma Bryce details how the incredible kidneys balance...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The real story behind Archimedes' Eureka! - Armand D'Angour
When you think of Archimedes' Eureka moment, you probably imagine a man in a bathtub, right? As it turns out, there's much more to the story. Armand D'Angour tells the story of Archimedes' biggest assignment -- an enormous floating...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Buffalo buffalo buffalo: One-word sentences and how they work - Emma Bryce
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo' is a grammatically correct sentence. How? Emma Bryce explains how this and other one-word sentences illustrate some lexical ambiguities that can turn ordinary words and...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What happens during a stroke? - Vaibhav Goswami
Every two seconds, someone in the world has a stroke. One out of every six people will have a stroke at some point in their lives. Strokes deprive brain cells of oxygen and are one of the most common causes of death, and a leading cause...
Curated Video
Static Electricity: The Hidden Dangers for Helicopters and Crew
A build up of static electricity is usually harmless, resulting in only small shocks. But in some cases it can be deadly. Discover the danger static electricity poses for helicopters and their crew. Physics - Electricity And Circuits -...
Curated Video
Plaquetas y Coagulación de la Sangre
Este video explica cómo y por qué se forman los coágulos de sangre. La coagulación evita que perdamos mucha sangre y protege nuestro cuerpo de patógenos. Cuando un vaso sanguíneo se daña, las plaquetas se adhieren al área lesionada,...
Curated Video
The Rise of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms in England
In 571, the Angles and Saxons launched renewed attacks, leading to their near-complete victory by the end of the sixth century. The Britons were pushed to the western fringes of their former lands, while the Germanic tribes established...
Curated Video
Molar Heat CapacityExplained in Simple Words
Heat capacity is defined as the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a given mass of a substance by one unit. Specific heat capacity and molar heat capacity are properties derived from the heat capacity of a...
Curated Video
Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.
Great Big Story
J.W. Westcott, Delivering mail by sea for generations
Explore the unique maritime mail service of J.W. Westcott, bringing comfort and connection to Great Lakes sailors.
Curated Video
The Tragedy of the Kursk: A Story of Loss and Legacy
This video provides a detailed account of the tragic sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, highlighting the historical significance of the name "Kursk" to the Russian people and the devastating events that led to the loss of...
Curated Video
Enhancing Safety: Coast Guard's New Radar System Monitors Busy Shipping Lanes
The Coast Guard station on the White Cliffs of Dover utilizes a computerized radar system to monitor ships in one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. With up to 600 ships passing through daily, the system ensures ships stay...
Curated Video
Introducing the Anglian Princess: UK's New Emergency Towing Vessel
The Anglian Princess is a state-of-the-art emergency towing vessel that provides year-round assistance to disabled ships in preventing pollution and environmental damage. With its special rescue deck, fire monitors, and training...
Curated Video
Advancements in Coronary Bypass Surgery: Promising Genetic Techniques to Prevent Recurrence of Heart Disease
Coronary bypass surgery, while effective, is not a permanent solution for heart disease as new obstructions can develop in the replacement blood vessels. Professor Kingbo Shu and his team at Saint George's Hospital Medical School have...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Blood Vessels #24
Learn the roles of arteries, capillaries and veins and how they are adapted to those roles; as well how to calculated the rate of blood flow.
Curated Video
Explaining Information Text with Five W’s
Explaining Information Text with Five W’s restates ideas about informational text by answering who, what, when, where, and why questions.
Curated Video
Steam Heating Systems Basics hvacr
Steam heating system basics. Learn the basics of how steam heating systems work and where steam heating systems are used.