The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson
Adults History
Writing
Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.
Why Did It Take Us So Long?
Adults Life
Nature
Science
We've long known that animal pollination is an important way plants reproduce on land, but we're only JUST finding out animals also pollinate plants underwater.
Ancient Life as Old as the Universe
Adults Education
Nature
Science
Life has existed on one planet for about 4 billion years, for all we know. But it might have started right after the Big Bang, when the universe was much stranger and more fantastic than today.
How a young Bill Clinton made waves during his presidential campaign | Rewind the '90s
Adults History
Politics
World
New to the scene, here's how "Clinton's War Room" revolutionized media management in politics.
Houmous & Green Flatbreads | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
I've teamed up with Tesco to bring you some deliciously healthy recipes that are also great value. You're going to love my Houmous & green flatbreads.
How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Luis Von Ahn | TED
Adults Education
Human
Technology
When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions (Clean Version)
Adults History
Human
Life
A huge thanks to Dan Charles for writing a fantastic biography of Fritz Haber, for taking the time to talk to us about it, and providing valuable feedback.
How to overcome your mistakes
Adults Human
Psychology
Self
Explore what prevents us from learning from our failures, and how to become more resilient through cultivating a growth mindset.
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!
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.
Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
Adults Education
Media
Science
On June 18th, 2023, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the wreck of the Titanic. Why? This simple experiment that you can do at home demonstrates the terrifying power of the ocean that ultimately ended Titan’s expedition.
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.
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 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.