From Youtube, "Let us explore the scientific mystery of what would happen to you if Earth suddenly turned into gold! The “Midaspocalypse”, based on the ancient tale of King Midas who was cursed so... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 3 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 80 views • 9:17

The US government deterrent to keep Asian Carp from getting to Lake Michigan from the Illinois river includes tazers and bubbles.

posted by eric3579 3 years 2 months 1 week ago • 128 views • 6:31

From Youtube, "CREDITS: This video was made in collaboration with Benedikt Pleyer, who is a gifted microscopist and has a wonderful contagious passion for discovering the incredible worlds that exist... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 3 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 276 views • 11:43

YouTube description: Have you ever wondered what these tiny doors at the #USCapitol are for? Watch to find out. More of the story is at https://www.aoc.gov/blog/meigs-miniat.... (via digg.com)... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 3 months 1 week ago • 657 views • 1:33

From Youtube, "The night sky seems peaceful and orderly. But in reality, stars are careening through the galaxy at speeds of hundreds of thousands of kilometers per hour. Not bound by static formations... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 3 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 326 views • 9:46

"Why some Americans’ votes count more than others. Watch more of our election coverage: http://vox.com/ElectionVideos In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic candidate got half a million... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 86 views • 8:09

"With the first documentary from MinnMax, we travel back to 1971 to tell the surprising story of how a college project from Bill Heinemann, Paul Dillenberger, and Don Rawitsch was donated to the state... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 6 months 1 week ago • 8 views • 23:08

YouTube description: While clubs are practically synonymous with ankylosaurs, we’ve only started to get to the bottom of how they worked and how this unusual anatomy developed in the first place. ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 6 months 1 week ago • 1,094 views • 9:31

YouTube description: If you grew up watching “Sesame Street,” you know Jim Henson’s characters well. The late puppeteer brought Kermit and Ernie and so many others to life before he went on to... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 439 views • 4:58

A drunk history short.

posted by newtboy 3 years 7 months ago • 336 views • 3:33

"What different clouds mean, explained for kids. Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids! If you’re standing outside and you look up, you’ll likely see something familiar above... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 67 views • 8:03

The historian Allan Lichtman was the lonely forecaster who predicted Mr. Trump’s victory in 2016 — and also prophesied the president would be impeached. That’s two for two. But Professor Lichtman’s... continue reading

posted by mxxcon 3 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 12 views • 7:14

From Youtube, "The Postal Service is one of the few government agencies which pre-date the Constitution and creation of the United States. If the Founding Fathers kept it around, it must be important."

posted by w1ndex 3 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 12 views • 25:54

From Youtube, "Upcoming videos will explore what life on a submarine is like. Click here if you want to sub

posted by w1ndex 3 years 8 months 4 weeks ago • 324 views • 29:25

"... Having bones is pretty cool. They make our blood, let us hear, and keep us from being just a squishy puddle on the floor. But for every species with bones, there’s at least 20 species on Earth with... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 9 months ago • 46 views • 8:50

From Youtube, "This video is part of a series about climate change supported by Breakthrough Energy – a coalition founded by Bill Gates, that is working to expand clean-energy investment and support... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 3 years 9 months 2 weeks ago • 82 views • 10:36

YouTube description: Tejas Sidnal is an architect who believes people in his profession have a responsibility to rid the world of air pollution. Which is why he founded Carbon Craft Design, a startup... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 85 views • 2:25

Dr. Robin DiAngelo speaks about her book, "White Fragility" and systemic racism, "bringing language to the emotional structures that make true discussions about racial attitudes difficult. With clarity... continue reading

The stereotypical modern playground — with its bright colors and rubberized flooring — is designed to be clean, safe, and lawsuit-proof. But that isn't necessarily the best design for kids. US playground... continue reading

posted by BSR 3 years 11 months 1 week ago • 112 views • 5:44

"The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but remain alive for months, waiting for a little water... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 2 weeks ago • 21 views • 3:51