Weeds - by Mona Caron
AdultsArtCitiesNatureCreativity"I'm inspired by the resilience of weeds. I look for them in the cracks of the sidewalks near the walls I'm about to paint, then I portray them at a scale that is certainly bigger than the attention we pay them...."
Derby the dog: Running on 3D Printed Prosthetics
AdultsAnimalsBiotechnologyDisabilityTechnologyHealthSee how unique, custom 3D printed prosthetics allow Derby the dog to run for the first time.
Where Do Birds Go In Winter?
AdultsAnimalsEcologyEnvironmentNatureScienceAs winter approaches, V-shaped flocks glide overhead as the world's birds begin their long treks to warmer climates. Humans used to have some pretty crazy theories about where birds went for winter, like the moon, or to the bottom of the ocean.
The science of spiciness
AdultsFoodScienceCultureHistoryWhen you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire -- because that's essentially what you've told your brain! Rose Eveleth details the science and history behind spicy foods, giving insights into why some people continue to pay the painful price for a little spice.
Bill Nye Explains Evolution with Emoji
AdultsHistoryInternet CultureEducationScienceTechnologyHumorGE ??created a pop-up #EmojiScience ?lab in NYC , and has turned the Periodic Table of Elements into the ?Emoji Table of Experiments?.
Which Is Faster: Weaving in Traffic or Staying in One Lane?
AdultsTransportationTVScienceTravelExperimentsThe MythBusters test an old traffic myth that has affected us all. Does weaving in and out of lanes get one to their destination any quicker?
What makes tattoos permanent?
AdultsArtGadgetsScienceCultureHistoryBiologyThe earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? Claudia Aguirre details the different methods, machines and macrophages (you'll see) that go into making tattoos stand the test of time.
The Glass Age, Part 2: Strong, Durable Glass
AdultsScienceTVTechnologyEngineeringDesignEver crack your cell phone screen? How about your car windshield? Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman explain why those days may soon be behind us. Watch as they conduct mind-bending demonstrations of strong, durable glass. This is the Glass Age, where materials science is constantly pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for glass-enabled technology and design.
Why Do Venomous Animals Live In Warm Climates?
AdultsAnimalsNatureScienceBiologyTravelAs a Canadian-Australian, I have always wondered why it is that Australia has so many venomous animals that can kill you while Canada has virtually none. But it's not just Australia - it seems like all beautiful, warm places are cursed with venomous native species. So I set out to find the truth: why have all these venomous species evolved in the world's best holiday destinations?
The Glass Age, Part 1: Flexible, Bendable Glass
AdultsScienceTVTechnologyEngineeringDesignBe amazed as Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman introduce us to a whole new way of thinking about glass. Learn the history of glass innovation and watch incredible demonstrations of bendable optical fiber and thin, ultra-flexible glass.This is the Glass Age, where materials science is constantly pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for glass-enabled technology and design.
Magician with the police.
AdultsArtCreativityEntertainmentHumorCultureDecember 5th around 3am I was pulled over. I told the cop I was coming from a Holiday Party in NYC. He asked why I had all the cards in my car and I told him I was a magician. He then asked me to show him a magic trick.
Sam Smith "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
AdultsArtMusicEntertainmentFestivitiesSam Smith's debut album 'In The Lonely Hour' is out now!
How does your brain respond to pain?
AdultsHealthNeurosciencePsychologyEveryone experiences pain -- but why do some people react to the same painful stimulus in different ways? And what exactly is pain, anyway? Karen D. Davis walks you through your brain on pain, illuminating why the "pain experience" differs from person to person.
Rollercoaster bezichtiging in Ermelo
AdultsCreativityMarketingBusinessEntertainmentEvery day during the whole of December, customers of ABN AMRO will have the opportunity to generate light-hearted publicity for their homes. One of them was building a roller coaster in the home of one of our clients to create extra attention. Customers looking for help selling their homes can sign up at http://www.huizenpromoter.nl Other activities are: bannering on websites, Facebook ads, posters in bus stops, mega billboards near the highway, airplane banners etc. We are doing this to help our clients sell their house more quickly.
Climate Science: What You Need To Know
AdultsGlobal WarmingScienceEnvironmentLearn the basic science of climate change in 24 easy steps.
Sparks from Falling Water: Kelvin's Thunderstorm
AdultsPhysicsTechnologyScienceEngineeringThe physics behind Kelvin's Thunderstorm explained. No, it is not a practical way of generating electricity, which is why we use turbines at hydro stations.
Why Does Time Go Forward?
AdultsFuturePhilosophySciencePhysicsThe past is different from the future. Why?
Haunting Drone Footage Captures Views Of "The Abandoned City Chernobyl" That Is Left To Decay
AdultsFilmGlobal WarmingEnvironmentHistoryWorldScienceChernobyl is one of the most interesting and dangerous places I've been. The nuclear disaster, which happened in 1986; the year after I was born, had an effect on so many people, including my family when we lived in Italy. The nuclear dust clouds swept westward towards us. The Italian police went round and threw away all the local produce and my mother rushed out to purchase as much tinned milk as possible to feed me, her infant son.