The invisible motion of still objects
AdultsPhysicsScienceMany of the inanimate objects around you probably seem perfectly still. But look deep into the atomic structure of any of them, and you'll see a world in constant flux - with stretching, contracting, springing, jittering, drifting atoms everywhere.
Do Blind People Understand Vision? TommyEdisonXP
AdultsDisabilityHumanTommy Edison, who has been blind since birth, talks about his understanding of vision, what impresses him about sight, and one fear that's motivated by blindness.
How do schools of fish swim in harmony?
AdultsBiologyHumanNeuroscienceHow do schools of fish swim in harmony? How do the tiny cells in your brain give rise to the complex thoughts, memories, and consciousness that are you?
You Won't Believe Your Eyes!
AdultsNeuroscienceTechnologyIn this video Dustin talks about persistence of vision.
$99 3D Printer For Your Smartphone
AdultsGadgetsTechnologyDIYWhy write when you can get a robot to do it for you?
Black Forest Oreo Cookies | The Scran Line
AdultsCreativityFoodCookingDIYThe Scran Line makes homemade Oreo cookie sandwiches with a cherry chocolate ganache center. Dedicated chocolate lovers will not be disappointed!
What would happen if you didn't drink water?
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanWater is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? Mia Nacamulli details the health benefits of hydration.
Science of Laser Hair Removal in SLOW MOTION
AdultsTechnologyWellnessSpecial thanks to Laser Away in Santa Monica for helping make this happen - your staff was awesome!
The Weakness of Strength
AdultsPsychologySocietyRelationshipsSelfWhen people close to us annoy us, and we wonder why we allowed them into our lives, we should draw vital comfort from a theory known as The Weakness of Strength.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyPsychologyThe prisoner's dilemma is a canonical example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two purely "rational" individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interests [citation needed] to do so.
How to Build a Trebuchet | MythBusters
AdultsConstructionGadgetsHow-toEngineeringWhat's the secret behind a perfect trebuchet? Adam tinkers with his mini medieval weapon to show us.
How to Open Wine in an Emergency with a Key
AdultsCreativityFoodHow-toHow to remove the cork from a wine bottle using a house key. Fun life hack if you haven't got a cork screw, or use it as a party trick. Works with synthetic corks but not real corks.
Can you solve the locker riddle? - Lisa Winer
AdultsCreativityMathFunYour rich, eccentric uncle just passed away, and you and your 99 nasty relatives have been invited to the reading of his will. He wanted to leave all of his money to you, but he knew that if he did, your relatives would pester you forever. Can you solve the riddle he left for you and get the inheritance? Lisa Winer shows how.
How stress affects your brain
AdultsHealthMental HealthScienceStress isn't always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you're playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it's continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.
Real Spaghetti Carbonara | Antonio Carluccio
AdultsCreativityFoodCookingThe legendary Antonio Carluccio finally makes his debut on Food Tube! We are honoured to have this incredible chef, author, restauranteur and old friend of Gennaro Contaldo share with us - and you - his authentic Italian carbonara recipe. So simple. So tasty.
Why Anecdotes Trump Data
AdultsData SciencePsychologyEducationA story is worth a thousand data points.
The psychology of narcissism
AdultsPsychologySelfMental HealthNarcissism isn't just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists.
Mind-Blowing Magic Magnets
AdultsPhysicsScienceTechnologyBrace yourselves for some exciting new technology - "Polymagnets"!