Bedtime History
History of Computer Science for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of computer technology, from the abacus of the ancient world to smartphones of the modern age.
Science360
Science Behind The News: Quantum Computing
Imagine if engineers could build a computer to be millions of times faster than anything that exists today, yet so small it's microscopic. John Preskill, a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology, explains the...
Crash Course
Educational Technology: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we’re going to go a little meta and talk about how computer science can support learning with educational technology. We here at Crash Course are big fans of interactive in-class learning and hands-on experiences, but we also...
Science360
How Rat Whiskers Can Help Technology - Science Nation
The image of a rat sniffing around for food with its little whiskers moving back and forth to help satisfy it's appetite is enough to make most people lose theirs! But those whiskers play a valuable role in helping rats determine what is...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Turing test: Can a computer pass for a human? - Alex Gendler
What is consciousness? Can an artificial machine really think? For many, these have been vital considerations for the future of artificial intelligence. But British computer scientist Alan Turing decided to disregard all these questions...
TED Talks
TED: Technology that knows what you're feeling | Poppy Crum
What happens when technology knows more about us than we do? Poppy Crum studies how we express emotions -- and she suggests the end of the poker face is near, as new tech makes it easy to see the signals that give away how we're feeling....
MinuteEarth
The Secret Global Sewer System
Ditches and drain pipes help crops survive but can negatively impact the broader landscape.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: This weird trick will help you summon an army of worms | Kenny Coogan
In the middle of Florida's Apalachicola National Forest, a bizarre, almost magical scene is unraveling. Sliding a metal strip over a wooden stake, a master summoner is sending deep croaking noises reverberating throughout the area. And,...
Bozeman Science
Mechanisms of Timing and Control
Paul Andersen explains how organisms regulate timing and control. Phototropism and Photoperiodism allow plants to respond to light throughout the day and year. Circadian rhythms are used in all organisms (including animals) as an...
Curated Video
Determinants of Price Elasticity of Demand
This video discusses the determinants of price elasticity of demand, which is a key concept in economics. The video uses two examples and explains the five main factors that affect the price elasticity of demand at an A-level, including...
Curated Video
Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Identity, and Community in Virtual Worlds
The video explores the intersection of technology and social interaction through the lens of Dorkbot clubs and online virtual worlds. It highlights the diverse community of individuals who blend art and science within these spaces,...
Curated Video
Sports, Community and Technology
Danny Rensch, Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com, talks about the value of online chess which has created communities around the world and access to the best chess players and educators in the world; he talks how analytics, algoritms and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Chinma Uche - Why Teach Computer Science
Chinma Uche is a Math and Computer Science (CS) teacher at the Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (AAE) and the Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science (GHAMAS). She is the 2015 CREAC Teacher of the Year. She has been at GHAMAS...
Science360
Technology - Climate Modeling
Scientists need computers to create climate models. Is the technology keeping up with their needs?
Zach Star
The Science and Technology of Tomorrow
No one knows what the future of science and technology will be, but experts are able to predict what they think will be here in the coming years and decades. Some of the topics discussed in this video and the next include augmented...
Science360
Computer scientist James Mickens - ScienceLives
While James Mickens' official title is Microsoft Research (MSR) team member, he is also known by the titles of "funniest man in Microsoft Research" and "Galactic Viceroy of Research Excellence," though the latter, at first, was...
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Computer Scientist Kyla McMullen - ScienceLives
While companies create visually enhanced movies, TVs and videogames to capitalize on the public fascination with 3-D technology, Kyla McMullen, assistant professor at Clemson University's Human-Centered Computing Lab, works on 3-D...
Curated Video
Computers
Today, computers are small enough to hold in our hands, but they haven’t always been this small. The world around us - Inventions - Clever technology Learning Points Computers can be used for lots of different things, like carrying out...
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Computer scientist Shwetak Patel - ScienceLives
Shwetak Patel would like to change your home, and make sensors tell you amazing things from every appliance. His creative thinking spurred the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to call him a "genius" in 2011. He has been a...
Curated Video
Introduction to Coding: The Language of Computers
Coding is the language that powers the technology around us. It's the set of instructions that computers follow to perform their functions. From smartphones and computers to cars and microwaves, code is what makes these devices work.
Packt
Introduction to computer hardware and software : RAM Technology
From the section: RAM. Here, we learn about RAM technology. Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) comes in a number of versions defined by the doubling of commands they process per clock cycle. It’s important for techs to recognize these...
Curated Video
Tech Titans in Training: How Young Minds are Shaping the Future of Technology
Dive into the inspiring journeys of young tech prodigies who are not just using technology, but actively shaping its future. From creating apps that turn math revision into a game to developing software that tackles cyberbullying, this...
Maddie Moate
How to Set up Your Study Space | Science of Study #1| Maddie Moate
Are you about to start revision?! Getting ready for exams?! Don't worry I'm here to help with LOADS of tips to get out through the study period AND they're all proven by science so these really will help!