Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”) is widely regarded as one of the most influential operas in history. And while it may seem like a childish fairytale at first... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 4 months 1 week ago • 1,332 views • 5:48

YouTube: It appears at night, sneaks up behind its prey, and sucks its blood! Is it a vampire? No, it’s a vampire bat! Here are some bloody amazing facts about them for Halloween!

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 5 months ago • 452 views • 4:27

This is without a doubt the most entertaining A Capella Science song yet. The song assumes you already know about Crispr-Cas9, so it never actually explains that it's a targeted gene editing technique... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 498 views • 6:07

Via YouTube: Few things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds. Worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. SEED: The Untold Story follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000-year-old... continue reading

posted by Gratefulmom 8 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 460 views • 4:23

Is what is said ... what is implied? YouTube: Last week we talked about language and meaning. Today, Hank explores some of the things that complicate meaning and how we get around that. We’ll explain... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 596 views • 9:11

YouTube description: For much of human history, people made art by trying to represent the world as it appeared around them. Until about 100 years ago, when a bunch of artists stopped trying to do that.... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 8 months ago • 508 views • 9:18

This video from the London Transport Museum youtube channel shows how the big vinyl signs that London busses use to show their destinations are made. YouTube description: McKenna Brothers, recognised... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 400 views • 4:10

The nerdwriter delves into Dylans classic "All Along the Watchtower". I have to say that I've always been more of a fan of the Hendrix version, but this was a great insight.

posted by ChaosEngine 8 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 496 views • 7:56

Ewww-ahhh! YouTube: Seen up close, the anatomy of a mosquito bite is terrifying. The most dangerous animal in the world uses six needle-like mouthparts to saw into our skin, tap a blood vessel and sometimes... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 10 months ago • 221 views • 3:18

YouTube description: A overview of how film works, the different types of film, and its place in the world of modern digital filmmaking. (via digg)... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 284 views • 5:11

The sound of the collision from a billion light-years away is the first direct evidence of gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago.

posted by blacklotus90 9 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 778 views • 4:36

The fascinating video above tells the story of MIT Professor Ioannis Yannas, who was recently inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame alongside such luminaries as the Wright brothers and Steve... continue reading

posted by enoch 9 years 2 months 1 week ago • 1,845 views • 16:57

Sacks of Water, prepare to have your minds blown. From YouTube: "Does water have a fourth phase, beyond solid, liquid and vapor? University of Washington Bioengineering Professor Gerald Pollack... continue reading

posted by chicchorea 9 years 3 months 1 week ago • 1,037 views • 24:15

YouTube: What is it, and are we close to a cure?

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 4 months 1 week ago • 465 views • 3:43

From http://boingboing.net/2015/06/16/the-evolution-of-the-word-du.html ...

posted by ant 9 years 9 months 2 weeks ago • 898 views • 2:25

Good talk about personal privacy, and the Internet From Brussels

posted by Vexus 1 decade 3 months 2 weeks ago • 1,783 views • 19:17