Primitive Technology: New Brick Kiln Design
AdultsCreativityEducationNatureDIYEngineeringTechnologyI cleared an area as a workspace for making bricks, trialed a new source of clay for brick making and tested a new kiln variant that uses fewer bricks than the previous design.
Are solar panels worth it?
AdultsHealthHistoryTechnologyEnergyEconomyToday in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with most units paying for themselves in their first seven to 12 years and then generating further savings.
Why do some artists become famous?
AdultsArtHistoryHumanCultureSuccess in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.
Why I Cook Meat Straight from the Freezer (& why you should too)
AdultsEducationFilmFoodCookingne of the most annoying and frustrating problems as a home cook, is looking into the fridge on a weeknight and realizing either, the protein you got earlier this week is past the freeze-by date, you have no protein in the first place, or the pack of chicken you threw into the freezer is hours away from being thawed.
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do | Gus Worland | TED
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthSelfLots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much.
Bask in An Ancient Forest I Relax with Nature I The Wild Place | BBC Earth
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureEnvironmentSoak up the soothing sounds of this Ancient Patagonian forest, brimming with 1000-year-old billowing trees and colourful birds.
The Fastest Maze-Solving Competition On Earth
AdultsCreativityIndustryScienceGamingWelcome to Micromouse, the fastest maze-solving competition on Earth.
YouTube’s Science Scam Crisis
AdultsIndustryScienceTechnologyCybersecurityInternet CultureThere’s a tsunami of science spam on YouTube. Why does it all look the same? How much harm does it do? Do not watch these low-effort, AI-generated, cash grabs.
Burn Your Waste With... Water?
AdultsLifeNatureScienceEnvironmentSupercritical water produces fire without flames, which is great for making clean drinking water from our waste in space or breaking down forever chemicals here on Earth.
Are Life-Saving Medicines Hiding in the World’s Coldest Places?
AdultsEnvironmentLifeNatureScienceBiologyCould the next wonder drug be somewhere in Canada's snowy north? Take a trip to this beautiful, frigid landscape as chemist Normand Voyer explores the mysterious molecular treasures found in plants thriving in the cold.