TED Talks
TED: How to supercharge renewables and energize the world | Rebecca Collyer
The power sector generates the electricity that sustains modern life -- but it's also the number one contributor to climate change. We need a swift and equitable shift to renewable energy, says 2023 Audacious Project grantee and...
SciShow
Innovating Technology & The Veiled Chameleon - Talk Show #21
Hank talks with University of Montana Professor Rick Hughes about innovating technology and training the SciShow staff. Special guest appearance with Jessi and Veiled Chameleon 'Twirly'.
Curated Video
Parents of Guatanamo inmate David Hicks arrive
1. Wide shot of Terry Hicks, Mrs Hicks, and lawyer Stephen Kenny arriving at Los Angeles International Airport/close shot of Mr Hicks (left) and Mr Kenny (right)
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Terry Hicks, Father of David Hicks:
"My best hopes...
PBS
John Lewis: Walking With The Wind
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) remembers his experiences on the streets and in jail during the civil rights movement. His book is titled, "Walking With the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement."
TED Talks
Brenda Laurel: Why not make video games for girls?
At TED in 1998, Brenda Laurel asks: Why are all the top-selling videogames aimed at little boys? She spent two years researching the world of girls (and shares amazing interviews and photos) to create a game that girls would love.
SciShow
Innovating Technology & The Veiled Chameleon - Talk Show #21
Hank talks with University of Montana Professor Rick Hughes about innovating technology and training the SciShow staff. Special guest appearance with Jessi and Veiled Chameleon 'Twirly'.
TED Talks
TED: How to get (a new) hip | Allison Hunt
When Allison Hunt found out that she needed a new hip -- and that Canada’s national health care system would require her to spend nearly 2 years on a waiting list (and in pain) -- she took matters into her own hands.
TED Talks
Donald Sadoway: The missing link to renewable energy
What's the key to using alternative energy, like solar and wind? Storage -- so we can have power on tap even when the sun's not out and the wind's not blowing. In this accessible, inspiring talk, Donald Sadoway takes to the blackboard to...
TED Talks
Billy Graham: On technology and faith
Speaking at TED in 1998, Rev. Billy Graham marvels at technology's power to improve lives and change the world -- but says the end of evil, suffering and death will come only after the world accepts Christ. A legendary talk from TED's...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The many meanings of Michelangelo's Statue of David - James Earle
We typically experience classic works of art in a museum, stripped of their original contexts, but that serene setting can belie a tumultuous history. Take Michelangelo's statue of David: devised as a religious symbol, adopted as a...
TED Talks
TED: This is what LGBT life is like around the world | Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols
As a gay couple in San Francisco, Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area, what was life like for people still lacking basic rights? They set off on a...
TED Talks
TED: In the Internet age, dance evolves ... | The LXD
The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) electrify the TED stage with an emerging global street-dance culture, revved up by the Internet. Directed by Jon M. Chu, this astonishing troupe of dancers and musicians show off their...
TED Talks
David Ikard: The real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history
Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how...
Curated Video
SMART - Specific
Set clear and Specific goals for success with this enlightening video on SMART goal-setting. Explore the importance of defining precise objectives that leave no room for ambiguity. Discover techniques to narrow down goals, clarify...
Curated Video
Understanding Ocean Currents with a GPS-Enabled Bottle
Join Vincent and the sea rescue patrols as they launch a GPS-enabled bottle off the coast of Brittany. By studying the local currents and tides, they aim to send the bottle on a journey to England. Follow the bottle's path with real-time...
Curated Video
Tracing the Journey of a Bottle in the Ocean
Join Vincent, Agathe, and David as they investigate the journey of a bottle thrown into the sea. Inspired by the famous 1992 plastic duck experiment, they study ocean currents, including surface and deep currents, to predict the bottle's...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 8 - Beckham Imposters
Beckham Imposters:A Malaysian confectionery maker cleverly markets his product by convincing people that footballer David Beckham and his popstar wife are visiting the town.
Curated Video
Challenge: The Best Method to Escape a Maze
The Testers tackle the challenge of finding the best method to escape a maze. From a house of mirrors to a custom-built maze, they experiment with various strategies and mathematical techniques to find the quickest way out. Serial...
Curated Video
Mastering the Art of the Impossible Jump
Agathe directs Vincent in a daring scene that requires him to jump between buildings, with coaching from Chau Belle and the Yamakasis. Learn the techniques and mindset needed to perform spectacular stunts and find out if movie jumps are...
Curated Video
Creating Biodegradable Chewing Gum from Chicle Paste
The Serial Testers venture into the jungle to find chicle paste, a natural gum, and attempt to make biodegradable chewing gum. With the help of an organic gum specialist, they compare its properties to traditional chewing gum and test...
Curated Video
Can Hail Destroy Everything? Exploring the Impact of Hailstones
The team investigates the destructive power of hailstones, exploring how they form and how they can cause significant damage. Through experiments with supercooled water and high-speed impact tests, they simulate hailstorms to see their...
Curated Video
Walking on Water: The Science Experiment
David, Vincent, and Agathe attempt to walk on water by exploring the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Using polystyrene floaters and a custom-built swimming pool filled with cornstarch and water, they test whether modifying the...