Great Big Story
Embracing natural hair in the military, a personal journey
This narrative shares the experiences of a service member who has dedicated over 23 years to the military, discussing the challenges and triumphs of embracing natural hair in the face of strict regulations.
Curated Video
Life of Roald Dahl for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a whimsical journey into the extraordinary life and imagination of Roald Dahl, the beloved author whose enchanting tales continue to captivate readers of all ages. From the pages of beloved classics like "Charlie and the...
Wonderscape
The National Conventions and Presidential Nominees
After primary elections and caucuses, political parties hold national conventions to officially select their presidential nominee. Delegates from each state cast votes based on the results of their state’s primary or caucus. The...
Wonderscape
Requirements to Become President of the United States
Learn about the constitutional requirements to become President of the United States, including being at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the US for at least 14 years. Discover the first steps a candidate...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 18 - Chuck Yeager
On October 14, Charlies Ellwood Chuck Yeager became, at 24, the first pilot to travel faster than sound In the years following World War 2, breaking the sound barrier was a secret goal of many in the air force. The X1 rocket powered...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 8 - Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb
During World War 2, a British engineering scientist had a Big Idea. The Big Idea was to bomb a German dam, causing massive water loss to German industry. His plan was to drop bombs from low-flying aircraft, and skip them into the dam...
Curated Video
Webcasting's Growing Popularity
This video discusses the growing trend of webcasting special events, specifically focusing on the example of Aviation Nation, an annual air show in Las Vegas. It explains how webcasting allows viewers to watch live events online, using...
Curated Video
Guarding Our Coastline
Mr. Griot chooses a branch of the military and walks through the steps of planning and researching the topic.
Curated Video
Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
Great Big Story
This Hairstylist Helps Military Servicewomen Feel Like Themselves
A look into women in the military expressing their individuality with natural hair
Great Big Story
For Black Military Servicewomen, A Friend On The Outside
Discover the empowering journey of military women embracing natural hair and breaking barriers in uniform. For years, regulations restricted African American women from wearing locks in the military, but times are changing. Join these...
Curated Video
Combining Sentences
Join us today as we learn how to combine simple sentences into longer, complex sentences. In this video, we review how to use dependent clauses, conjunctions, and appositives to help piece together short sentences into a looonngg, smooth...
SWPictures
BATTLE FOR THE GULF - A Different Kind of War
The air war by the Allies begins. The Allies started jamming Baghdad's radar defences. The jamming gave the game away. Iraqi radars were blinded, but 3,000 anti-aircraft guns and 60 missile batteries began firing wildly into the sky....
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: SpaceX Demo-2
NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken test their knowledge about each other, plus flight director Zebulon Scoville gives us a glimpse of the mission profile for this test flight before Doug and Bob’s launch aboard the SpaceX...
Curated Video
Houston We Have a Podcast: Spaceship Crash Testing
Mark Baldwin, Orion Occupant Protection Specialist, talks about crash testing of the Orion spacecraft and why it is important to keep the crew safe during some of the most critical moments of their mission. HWHAP Episode 95.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Humans in Space
Dr. Jenn Fogarty gives an overview of the Human Research Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This is the first in a series of six episodes that dive deep into the work being done to understand what exactly happens to the human body...
Espresso Media
Garwin: The History of FAS and the Future of Nuclear Weapons
Garwin part 8/11: This video features a conversation about the history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and their work in reducing nuclear dangers and advocating for civilian control of nuclear technology. It also discusses...
Curated Video
Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry with Nanit
The video features Dr. Assaf Glazer talking about his experience bridging the gap between academia and industry by using his expertise in computer vision and machine learning to create a baby monitor called Nanit. He discusses his...
Weird History
The Unexpected Real-Life of Bob Ross
Bob Ross was a prolific painter who created and starred in the popular PBS television show The Joy of Painting, where he taught viewers how to create landscapes using the wet-on-wet technique. While he was well-known as an optimistic,...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Women of JSC: Apollo to Artemis
Women Excelling in Life & Leadership (WELL) and the Human Systems Integration ERG hosted a panel discussion highlighting the legacy of women in spaceflight with panelists who worked at NASA during Apollo and current employees who carry...
The March of Time
1952: ROUTE CONTROL CENTER: CAA radar expert James Richey w/ LIFE Military correspondent Clay Blair Jr. SOT saying he hasn't talked to Sanford, however, they're going to try to explain it, Blair saying military says light refraction.
MOT 1952: ROUTE CONTROL CENTER: CAA radar expert James Richey w/ LIFE Military correspondent Clay Blair Jr. SOT saying he hasn't talked to Sanford, however, they're going to try to explain it, Blair saying military says light refraction.
AllTime 10s
10 Countries That Are Impossible To Invade
When it comes to defence, some countries are just safer than others. From nations with massive militaries to states with unavailable terrain, we're counting down the 10 Countries That Would Be Impossible To Invade.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Asteroid Hunting with Lindley Johnson
NASA has been on the lookout for any asteroid that could cause our planet harm and, in the thousands of objects found, determined that none poses a threat to Earth.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Uncommon Origins
Shawn Cvetezar, Laura Paulino, and Don Caluya, NASA interns representing NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Ames Research Center, and Johnson Space Center, respectively, reflect upon their non-traditional paths that led them to NASA...