TED Talks
TED: Let's crowdsource the world's goals | Jamie Drummond
In 2000, the UN laid out 8 goals to make the world better by reducing poverty and disease -- with a deadline of 2015. As that deadline approaches, Jamie Drummond of ONE.org runs down the surprising successes of the 8 Millennium...
TED Talks
Cameron Sinclair: The refugees of boom-and-bust
At TEDGlobal U, Cameron Sinclair shows the unreported cost of real estate megaprojects gone bust: thousands of migrant construction laborers left stranded and penniless. To his fellow architects, he says there is only one ethical response.
Crash Course
The Video Game Crash of 1983: Crash Course Games
So the 1980s was the golden age of arcade games. Games like Donkey Kong, Pac- Man, Space Invaders, and Centipede had become a cultural phenomenon. These games had expanded the gamer demographic and even encouraged the rise of competitive...
Curated Video
Human Population Growth - Crash Course Ecology
If being alive on Earth were a contest, humans would win it hands down. We're like the Michael Phelps of being alive, but with 250,000 times more gold medals. Today Hank is here to tell us the specifics of why and how human population...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Everyday Life with 3D Printing
Dive into the world of 3D printing where everyday objects are transformed in minutes! Follow Stéphane as he repairs his backpack with a newly printed clip, showcasing the ease and versatility of 3D technology. From custom-designed...
Curated Video
Exercise Myths: Finding the Right Balance for a Healthier You
In this video, common exercise myths are debunked to help viewers achieve their fitness goals effectively. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating weight and strength training alongside cardio for optimal results. By focusing on...
PBS
The Problem with Real Estate Speculation
There is a housing crisis in America, and though large firms buying up suburban houses isn't the cause, it may be exacerbating it in ways that are only just now becoming clear...
Curated Video
Let's Learn: Phoneme Addition {Phonemic Awareness}
Phonemic Awareness is one of the biggest predictors of reading success. Once kids are able to rhyme, blend and segment, they are ready to add phonemes. Use this video to practice this important skill with your new reader.
Curated Video
Framing and Composition
In this lesson, you will learn about the types of video shots used during a video shoot.
Curated Video
Rough seas for global shipping
When the shipping firm Hanjin went bust in September, $14bn worth of goods were stranded at sea. Discover how the shipping industry has faced strong headwinds since the financial crisis of 2008.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steve Keen: How He Saw "It" Coming 2/7
In part 2 of the interview he talks about how in his search for a realistic framework of capitalism he ended up with the work of Hyman Minsky. Unlike standard theory, Keen says, Minsky emphasizes the role of money and debt in the...
3D Print General
3D Printed Predator Bust
In this quick video I 3D print and paint a Predator bust designed by Geoffro. Link to bust: http://bit.ly/2Oyl0Me
3D Print General
Lifesized 3D Printed Nefertiti - Scan the World
Scan the World! In this video I print and paint a 19 inch tall, life-sized Nefertiti bust.
Curated Video
Queen Nefertiti: Statue Reconstructions Revealed, with History
Nefertiti has one of the most famous faces of the ancient world. Her bust has fascinated millions and inspired a love of Egyptology and Egyptian history in many. What did Nefertiti do? What is her legacy? Do we have her mummy? Is the...
All In One Social Media
What are Instagram Reels? Everything you need to know & how to use them for your business
Instagram launched Reels to rival TikTok and has quickly become the FASTEST way to grow on Instagram. So, what are Instagram reels & what does this mean for your biz?
The Art Assignment
Art You Can't Get To
In 1958, scientists from Russia left a plastic bust of Vladimir Lenin at the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, and as of 2007 it was still there. What does it mean? Guest host John Green ponders his fascination with this object and the...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - San Moise church
The church was built initially in the 8th century. It is dedicated to Moses since like the Byzantines, the Venetians often considered Old Testament prophets as canonized saints. It also honors Moisc Venier, the aristocrat who funded the...
The Backyard Scientist
Breaking into a massive 1000lb Safe with a Plasma Cutter
That was way more work than I thought it would be! Total time to get the safe open - 3 hours of labor. hard labor. And I don't even know what to do with it now!
TLDR News
Did Drug Money Save the Economy in 2008? - TLDR News
In 2008/9 when the global recession hit, banks were impacted hard and many even collapsed. However, some speculate that it could have been even worse if it weren't for drug money keeping liquidity high. So in this video, we explain that...
TLDR News
Why Britain's Electricity Price Increased by 3000% - TLDR News
Over the last few weeks, Britain has seen a huge change in energy prices, with price increases peaking at 3000%. So in this video we break down what's happening, why prices are sky rocketing and what the government could possibly do...
All Ears English
“A bust” is slang for something not working out as expected.
“A bust” is slang for something not working out as expected.
Poetry Foundation
Hank Green reads "The Raven"
Hank Green reads a quintessential Halloween poem, The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe.
Curated Video
8+ Vocabulary to Describe a Work of Art
Today you’ll learn band 8 IELTS vocabulary to describe a work of art. You need to be ready with high level, less common words to describe museums and artwork on IELTS Speaking. Many students are worried about being asked questions about...
Financial Times
Argentina: a life of boom and bust
Crisis after crisis has made Argentina the only nation ever to regress to developing country status. The FT provides a glimpse of daily lives overshadowed by constant economic turmoil and asks: can Argentina finally break the cycle of...