Institute for New Economic Thinking
Atif Mian: On the Effectiveness of Fiscal Stimulus 3/4
Atif Mian, Joe Shoong Chair in International Business, Haas School of Business,University of California at Berkeley speaking at the breakout panel entitled "Does the Effectiveness of Fiscal Stimulus Depend on the Context? Balance Sheet...
ProEdify
The Role of the Thalamus and Hypothalamus in the Nervous System
This video provides an in-depth lesson on the thalamus and the hypothalamus, two vital structures in the nervous system. Through detailed explanations and examples, the video highlights the critical functions of these brain regions in...
Catalyst University
[Re-upload] How Does CBD Oil Work? | Mechanisms of THC and CBD in Pain
In this video, we explore the mechanisms of cannabinoids such as CBD in the treatment of pain. Also explored are basic pain signaling, 2-AG, and anandamide.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Need for Sustained Stimulus
In part 3 of INET's exclusive interview with Robert Skidelsky, he says that today Keynes would push for continued stimulus, because he believed that the economy would not simply bounce back without it
Institute for New Economic Thinking
INET's Interview with Robert Skidelsky
In this extensive interview, one of the world's foremost scholars of John Maynard Keynes explains the many ways Keynes's insights are more relevant than ever
Science ABC
Why Do Touch-Me-Not (Mimosa Pudica) Leaves Close When Touched?
Mimosa pudica bends upon being touched. This occurs due to changes in the turgor pressure in its cells. The behavior is a predator avoidance mechanism. Mimosa pudica is a perennial herb of the Fabaceae pea family, native to Central and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Discussion and Q&A: On the Effectiveness of Fiscal Stimulus 4/4
Discussion and Q&A at the breakout panel entitled "Does the Effectiveness of Fiscal Stimulus Depend on the Context? Balance Sheet Overhangs, Open Economy Leakages, and Idle Resources " at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET)...
Economics Explained
The Economic Policies of the 2020 Election - Trump v. Biden: Where This Money Will Go
This video discusses the importance of government spending, particularly during times of crisis, and compares the economic stimulus plans proposed by Trump and Biden. It highlights the need for timely and targeted stimulus to support the...
Mazz Media
Animal Behavior
In this information-packed program students will learn about the behavior patterns of all types of animals including mammals, birds, insects and more. From food gathering to mating, survival instincts and sleeping habits to social...
Economics Explained
China Has A Debt Problem Three Times Larger Than Evergrande: The Need for a Rail System
Good infrastructure is one of the greatest investments a country can make. Unfortunately for China, you can have too much of a good thing. Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest...
Economics Explained
China Has A Debt Problem Three Times Larger Than Evergrande: Introduction
Good infrastructure is one of the greatest investments a country can make. Unfortunately for China, you can have too much of a good thing. Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest...
FuseSchool
Learned Behaviour
What is 'learned behaviour'? Where does it feature in the environment? And how does it compare to 'innate behaviour? In this Ecology GCSE / K12 video learn all of the answers to these questions.
Economics Explained
Why are Billions of Dollars Worth of Ships Being Intentionally Destroyed? | Economics Explained
The Economic Explained team uses Statista for conducting our research. Check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuj2... This is the Carnival Imagination, a luxury cruise liner worth hundreds of millions of...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Anatomy and Physiology of Erectile Function
This video explains the anatomy and physiology behind male erections, including the role of psychological and tactile stimulation, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the erectile tissues within the penis. The video also discusses...
Economics Explained
The Economics of Stimulus Packages
Inarguably, it's pretty bad right now. Businesses are closing, unemployment is rising, and people are scared for their health. Fortunately, governments are coming to the rescue with a swath of economic bailouts, stimulus checks, and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
What Happens When Economics Doesn’t Reflect the Real World?
Anwar Shaikh, Professor of Economics at the New School, explores alternatives to economic orthodoxies, and the findings of his book Capitalism: Competition, Conflict, Crises.
Curated Video
Understanding Reaction Time and Thinking Distance in Driving
This video explains the concepts of reaction time and thinking distance and their importance for drivers. It demonstrates how a slower reaction time can cause a vehicle to travel further before the driver applies the brake, and discusses...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Krugman and Stiglitz: What's the Future of Economic Thinking?
At INET's Conversation on the Economy with Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman, we asked two Nobel laureates and got two different answers. Krugman began by giving a nod to young economists and then pointed to a focus on empirics and...
FuseSchool
Plant Hormones: Tropisms
Plants have developed responses called tropisms. A tropism is a growth in response to a stimulus; so light and water in the plant’s case. There are different types of tropisms: Positive tropisms are when growth is towards the stimulus -...
Catalyst University
Anatomy and Physiology of the Small Intestine
In this video, we discuss: [1] the small intestine's anatomy [2] the transit of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine [3] the hormones released by the small intestine in response to chyme entry
Curated Video
012 The Absolute and Relative Refractory Periods
When can an axon be restimulated to produce an action potential? After the Absolute Refractory Period has finished. It's possible to cause another action potential during the relative refractory period, but it takes a stronger stimulus....
Curated Video
013 A Review of the Action Potential
Depolarization, repolarization, hyperpolarization - It's all here. Watch this for a review of the action potential.
Curated Video
014 The Journey Down the Axon
How does the signal that starts at the axon hillock travel down the axon, and why does it only go in one direction?
Curated Video
022 Re: Akbar - Inactivation of V-gated Sodium Channels
In this video, I respond to a question that was posted by Akbar on my blog. He asks about the difference between the inactive and closed states of v-gated sodium channels. I illustrate the difference using a box. Enjoy!