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Why Can't I Grow More Teeth?

Adults Biology Education Human
How come sharks get to have endlessly regrowing teeth when humans only get one set our entire lives? And how come some other mammals get to cheat the system? From elephants to baboons, we'll learn why teeth don't grow back.

How to enter flow state

Adults Human Psychology Science
Explore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.

Why Do People Hate Koalas?

Adults Animals Life Nature
On the Internet, koalas get an unnecessary amount of hate, so let's debunk some of the most pervasive koala myths!

Experiencing the currents of the coral reef

Adults Life Nature
Jeff Jenkins goes drift diving at Palancar Gardens, learning how to go with flow.

Fragrant Veggie Curry | Jamie Oliver

Adults Family Film Food
If you ever find yourself coming to the end of your weekly shop with only a few odds and ends left in the fridge, Jamie's got the perfect hearty curry recipe for you!

The Power of an Image – and the Mind behind It | Misan Harriman | TED

Adults Education History Human
As a neurodivergent child going to school far from home, Misan Harriman found solace in the internet -- "an endless library of the extraordinary," as he calls it.

The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics

Adults Education Physics Science
A huge thank you to those who helped us understand different aspects of this complicated topic - Dr. Ashmeet Singh, Supriya Krishnamurthy, Dr. Jos Thijssen, Dr. Bijoy Bera, Dr. Timon Idema, Álvaro Bermejillo Seco and Dr. Misha Titov.

Primitive Technology: Undercover Brick Workshop

Adults Education Life Nature
I built a thatched shelter to make bricks in so that they are protected from the rain before they are fired. Despite it being the dry season, it still rains unpredictably in this climate...

Penguin Siblings Race For Food | Growing Up Wild | BBC Earth

Adults Animals Nature World
In the harsh climate of Antarctica, Adelie penguin siblings take the term 'sibling rivalry' to a new level, their survival depends on it. Pitting the pair against each other will show the parents who is the fittest and most likely to make it in the wild.

How This Guy Became The Best Rock Skipper On The Planet | Obsessed | WIRED

Adults Fun Human Media
Kurt Steiner is record holding champion stone skipper—and a master of the physics that underpin the sport. A labor of love that's evolved into a world-class passion, see where Kurt harvests his preferred rocks, the qualities he seeks in them, and each factor he considers in order to throw like a pro.

How Species Make and Break Friendships

Adults Animals Human Life
Community ecology is the study of interactions between different species of living things, and lets ecologists examine the effects of predator-prey relationships, parasites, and mutually beneficial interactions. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll examine the myriad interspecies interactions with examples, see how keystone species impact their environment and explore how communities rebuild when they are disrupted, through the lens of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Is "Wagyu" ground beef a scam?

Adults Education Film Food
What does Wagyu even mean these days? In this video, I want to start and get to the bottom of it.

The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body | Wendy Suzuki

Adults Biology Health Human
Exercise gives your brain a “bubble bath of neurochemicals,” says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science.

Everything is about to change.

Adults Artificial Intelligence Education Science
We can’t ignore it any longer. Generative A.I. like ChatGPT is going to change everything. It already is. Here’s what the future looks like from my vantage point.

Why Are Saturn’s Rings Younger Than Saturn?

Adults Education Science Space
Saturn's rings are younger than Saturn, and the most spectacular sight in the Solar System is also disappearing. How do we know? By running our finger through some cosmic dust.

What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

Adults History Human Politics
Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.

In The Future, Death Will Be Different

Adults Health History Human
In the future, humans will likely die of a very different suite of causes than we do now, thanks to advances in healthcare, an aging population, and changes in the environment.

The Most Dangerous Weapon Is Not Nuclear

Adults Biotechnology Economy Science
A breathtaking scientific revolution is taking place – biotechnology has been progressing at stunning speed, giving us the tools to eventually gain control over biology. On the one hand solving the deadliest diseases while also creating viruses more dangerous than nuclear bombs, able to devastate humanity.

Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream | Jamie Oliver

Adults Family Film Food
Oh my word this no-churn strawberry vanilla ripple ice cream is so satisfying to make – and eat! If you've never tried making your own ice cream, now is the time. It's so easy and you can leave the mixture in the freezer to come back to weeks or months later! Delish.

Creating a Food Forest | Farm Dreams

Adults Human Life Nature
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.

Blindness Isn't a Tragic Binary — It's a Rich Spectrum | Andrew Leland | TED

Adults Biology Human Science
When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual loss of vision revealed a paradoxical truth about blindness -- and shows why it might have implications for how all of us see the world.