What are truffles, and why are they so expensive? - Carolyn Beans
AdultsAgricultureBiologyEconomy...Dig into the truffle’s unique and mysterious biology to find out what makes them so rare and the limitations of farming them.
How 2000 Weavers Got Us To The Moon
AdultsEngineeringHistorySpace...In the 1960s, NASA’s engineers were building the Apollo spacecraft. But they ran into a major problem that almost prevented them from getting to the moon. To solve it, they brought in some unexpected help: expert weavers.
The Drug To Master Reality
AdultsBiologyHealthPsychology...From study sessions to dance floors, amphetamines can feel like a shortcut to superhuman focus and energy. Why do they work so well? What happens to your body once you take them? And what toll does it take on your health?
Jane Goodall: The Hope (Full Episode) | SPECIAL | National Geographic
AdultsAnimalsConservationEnvironment...JANE GOODALL: THE HOPE illustrates how one woman’s passion for wildlife and unshakable drive have persevered and set an example for future generations.
The Science of Making Fruits and Veggies Last Longer | Jenny Du | TED
AdultsEnvironmentFoodInnovation...It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges?
How to uncover your best ideas
AdultsAnimationCreativityEducation...This is episode 2 of the animated series, “Public Speaking 101.” Ideas change everything — and since language lets us share our ideas, learning how to use it well gives speakers the power to inspire people and even change how they think.
You've Been Misled About The Water Cycle
AdultsEducationEnvironmentScienceIn school, you probably learned about the water cycle with a diagram. The problem is…it’s wrong – or at the very least, pretty misleading.
How to Spot Fake AI Photos | Hany Farid | TED
AdultsArtificial IntelligenceEducationPhotography...How do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how he helps journalists, courts and governments find structural errors in AI-generated images, offering four practical tips everyday individuals can use when facing the internet’s war on reality.
The Most Dangerous Building in Manhattan
AdultsArchitectureEngineeringHistoryCorrection: From construction images of Citicorp, sharp-eyed viewers might see that the mid-V columns are still there. Those columns help prevent buckling of the diagonal and the weight of people on the floor above, but do not take the majority of the gravity load. So we left them out of our diagram to clearly explain the load paths.
Primitive Technology: Floating Pulley Blower Smelt
AdultsConstructionCreativityLifeI tested the floating pulley blower I made last time in an iron smelt. I started by re-building the blower housing from the last project which had broken after getting wet.
Bees vs Hornets: Nature's Most Synchronised Defence System | BBC Earth
AdultsAnimalsNatureWildlifeHornets can overpower a single bee with ease, but facing an entire hive is a different story. The bees' synchronised Mexican wave is a hypnotic display of unity and defence that keeps even the fiercest predators at bay.
Professor Answers Neurodiversity Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
AdultsEducationNeurosciencePsychologyProfessor Matt Lerner, PhD joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about neurodiversity. What are some signs of autism?
The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’
AdultsEnvironmentEvolutionOceanAstrobiologist Betül Kaçar explains that life survives by working together, not just by competing. To elaborate, she uses an example about microbes in the Black Sea that help other organisms by sharing energy.
Will Natrium Nuclear Reactors Change Everything?
AdultsNuclearEnergyInnovation...In February 2025 I got to visit Terrapower, a self-proclaimed nuclear innovation company. In part one of this sponsored series, you saw the science behind turning nuclear waste into cancer medication.
Stonehenge Isn't A Henge (And Other Things You Didn't Know)
AdultsConstructionHistoryYou've heard of Stonehenge. It's that big rock circle over in England. But there's a lot more to it than that, and researchers have been studying it for centuries. From the people who lived near it to how and when it was made, here are seven of the coolest things we know about this iconic monument.