You Can’t Actually Die Of Old Age
Adults Human
Despite centuries of death records to the contrary, “dying of old age” is not medically possible; instead, it’s just a convenient catch-all.
how to discover your dream career
Adults Human
Choosing a career is such a stressful endeavour... I still struggle with it every day. But this is the exercise that has helped me get more clarity about what I want to do in life.
The Habit That Could Improve Your Career
Adults Human
Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection.
How Close Are We To Uploading Our Minds?
Youth Human
Investigate the possibility of scanning the human brain and uploading our minds and consciousness to a digital world.
Martin Luther King Day Freedom Song
Kids Human
"Freedom, Freedom! Let it Ring! Let it Ring!" is a tribute in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What To Know About Quadruplets
Youth Human
What exactly are quadruplets? Let's find out.
What if you experienced every human life in history?
Adults Human
Examine the ethical stance known as longtermism, which is the idea that we should be doing more to protect future generations.
3 Steps To Help Kids Process Traumatic Events
Adults Human
What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating collective healing.
All the Ways Ice Baths Affect the Body | WIRED
Adults Human
Everyone seems to be cold plunging, or at the very least, watching other people do it.
Donating 101
Kids Human
Watch this video for tips on where to get started, ideas on how to get creative and other things to consider when donating to a cause.
Cave Art 101
Youth Human
From human hands to now-extinct animals, cave art gives us a glimpse into prehistoric life.
The Disease You Will Never Survive
Adults Human
A simple mis-folding in a certain brain protein causes a disease for which we have no cure.
How James Gandolfini Navigates Emotion
Adults Human
The Nerdwriter is a series of video essays about art, culture, politics, philosophy and more.
What causes cavities? - Mel Rosenberg
Adults Human
When a team of archeologists recently came across some 15,000-year-old human remains, they made an interesting discovery: the teeth of those ancient humans were riddled with holes.
Neanderthals 101
Youth Human
Learn facts about Neanderthal man, the traits and tools of Homo neanderthalensis, and how the species fits into our evolution story.
When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell
Adults Human
Explore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if there’s a specific age at which we reach maturity.
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
Adults Human
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures.
Wild Fox Writes Song
Kids Human
Foxy helps his friend, Andy, write music.
Why Do Heart Attacks Cause *Arm* Pain?
Adults Human
When the brain receives pain from an internal organ, it often projects the pain in the wrong place because of the way sensory nerve paths converge.
How to deal with rejection
Adults Human
Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience.
Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little
Adults Human
What makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are.