Bad ideas come and go in physics. But there’s one bit of nonsense that is perhaps more persistent than all others: the perpetual motion machine. No working perpetual motion machine has ever been experiment verified. All break the laws of...

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A true "Renaissance Man", inventor, artist & scholar Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most diversely talented individuals of all time. His "unquenchable curiosity" led him to make discoveries and inventions that were beyond his time, not...

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. Here’s a number of ways in which it manages to make life better for us humans.

In this video Paul Andersen explains the final AP Biology practice on connecting knowledge. The video begins with an introduction to interdisciplinary studies and how science is changing over time. He describes differences of scale in...

The most advanced robots in the world might not be exactly what you're expecting. But they're shaping humanity's future.

More than 500 years after its creation, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is arguably the world's most famous painting. Many scholars consider it an outstanding work of Renaissance art— but history is full of great paintings. So, how did...

Da Vinci imagined a helicopter powered solely by human muscles. Now more than 500 years later, two teams are using advanced materials to try and make that dream come true. Hank and Catilin discuss these two teams and the Sikorsky Prize...

Parachutes are a big part of keeping our astronauts safe, but despite being around for almost 500 years, there are still a lot of things we need to work on before they can be full proof.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. Here’s a number of ways in which it manages to make life better for us humans.

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Leonardo da Vinci is credited with inventing all kinds of things, including the parachute, helicopter and tank, aerial screw, experimental wing, self-supported bridge, double decked bridge, wall defense, anemometer, ball bearing,...

In this video, we explore the fascinating lives of three women who inspired some of history's most iconic artworks. From Amelie Gautreau, the model for John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Madame X, to Muriel Foster, known for her role in...

This video explores mankind's age-old dream of flight, from ancient cave drawings to Leonardo da Vinci's designs. It highlights how the Wright Brothers revolutionized aviation in 1903 with the invention of the first airplane, paving the...

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Doctors at the University of California's Cake School of Medicine are revolutionizing open heart surgery with the use of a three-armed robot named Da Vinci. This robotic system allows surgeons to perform surgery with greater precision...

This video highlights the use of robotic technology in open heart surgery at the University of California's Kick School of Medicine. The Da Vinci Robot System allows surgeons to perform precise and minimally invasive procedures,...

It's undeniable that Leonardo Da Vinci made a great contribution to the subject of human anatomy. He created gorgeous anatomical illustrations that changed the course of medicine. But like every human being, he got some things wrong. In...

One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...

See the Golden Ratio in the Mona Lisa and how it has contributed to the painting becoming the most viewed artwork in the world. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...

What role does geometry play in da Vinci's famous drawing, and how does it use proportion to describe human anatomy and 'design' in nature. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...