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How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2

Adults Education Human Life...

When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?

You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?

Adults Health Human Life...

Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?

Is Co-Sleeping REALLY Dangerous?

Adults Education Human Life...

If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, AKA co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more complicated than you might think.

Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!

Adults Health Human Life...

Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.

How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED

Adults Education Human Philosophy...

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.

Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam

Adults Health Human Psychology...

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.

Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible

Adults History Human Life...

Democracy might be mathematically impossible

How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang

Adults Human Psychology Society...

Our society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.

5 Ways CRISPR Is About to Change Everything

Adults Biology Biotechnology Human...

CRISPR-based gene therapies are already changing healthcare for things like sickle cell disease. But CRISPR is bigger than just medicine, and it could revolutionize everything from food and agriculture to green energy fuels to plastics.

Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites

Adults Biology Health Human...

Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.

How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED

Adults Human Politics Psychology...

Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.

This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague

Adults Biology History Human...

The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.

12 traits emotionally intelligent people share

Adults Human Life Psychology...

Sure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.

Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength

Adults Health Human Psychology...

â€ª@jewelâ€¬ says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.

Were Humans Destined to Exist?

Adults History Human Science

This is a snippet of a larger conversation taking place on Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Over 11 episodes, John Green and Katie Mack walk through the entire history of the universe…even the parts that aren’t written yet.

Why Broken Hearts Hurt — and What Heals Them | Yoram Yovell | TED

Adults Biology Health Human...

What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both?

Why People Prefer More Pain

Adults Health Human Psychology...

A massive thank you to Rayner Moss for recreating the experiment equipment and making this shoot happen.

Dalmatian Puppy Learns to Enjoy Human Contact

Adults Animals Human Nature...

Dexter the Dalmatian gets daily massages to help him associate pleasure with the touch and smell of a human. He also meets Irish Setter Molly for the first time, to get used to meeting unfamiliar dogs.

How Skin, Snot, and Cells Keep Us Healthy: Animal Defense Systems: Crash Course Biology #45

Adults Biology Health Human...

The world is full of microbes and viruses that can get us sick, but we’ve got an Avengers-style defense system ready to take them on.

We Are Making a VIDEO GAME

Adults Gaming Human Technology...

The universe is a fascinating yet unexplored place – it's about time to change that!

The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale

Adults Health Human Psychology...

Emotions, please take center stage 🌟 Our friend Tony Hale is in our signature National Geographic yellow chair to chat with Dr. Lisa Damour about the science of emotions.