Dr. Daniel Nocera describes a new process for storing solar energy "This is a major discovery with enormous implications for the future prosperity of humankind," said James Barber, a leader in the study... continue reading

posted by maatc 1 decade 6 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 4,921 views • 2:07

From the TED website: "Speaking at the most recent EG conference, author, philosopher, prankster and journalist A.J. Jacobs talks about the year he spent living biblically -- following the rules in the... continue reading

This series takes a fascinating new look at a very old universe. Fifty years after man first ventured into outer space, we examine the greatest secrets of the heavens. Each episode outlines how humans... continue reading

posted by Kulpims T'dna (kulpims) 1 decade 6 years 6 months ago • 2,598 views

I use this program alot. Right now in cleaning up audio in a film. Love this program. Just sharing a little of "how was your day honey" :)

posted by lavoll 1 decade 6 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 5,391 views

From the NOVA PBS series "THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE', host Brian Greene guides us through Newton's discovery of gravity to the explanation of it, through Einsteins Theory of Relativity.

posted by SlipperyPete 1 decade 6 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 1,844 views

Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, celebrated for the perfection and grace of his paintings and drawings. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 2,670 views • 23:37

Spanish painter who was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. He was an individualistic artist of the contemporary baroque period, important as a portrait artist. In addition to numerous renditions... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 2,716 views • 23:31

Via: ScrapeUp

posted by Duckman33 1 decade 6 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 3,721 views

"A master class in storytelling. Ira Glass, host of "This American Life" on radio and TV, has spent years telling stories, and getting stories told. In one of the most popular Gel talks ever, Ira describes... continue reading

posted by fissionchips 1 decade 6 years 1 week ago • 4,362 views

I actually met Lynn Harrell years ago when he visited in a masterclass for a youth orchestra I was in. I'm sure he remembers me. :P I'll never forget how fun it was to hear him perform the Pink Panther... continue reading

posted by Issykitty 1 decade 6 years 1 week ago • 967 views

Vol. 1, Part 2 of Lynn Harrell's informative cello workshop. from sweens101: Lynn Harrell demonstrates an aspect of left hand technique that effects tone production.

posted by Issykitty 1 decade 6 years 1 week ago • 1,153 views

Actor John Turturro describes the typically awkward experience of acting in sex scenes. Turturro recalls two stories as examples: one in featuring Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini in Romance & Cigarettes,... continue reading

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 5 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 30,099 views

from YT: Aldous Huxley, social critic and author of Brave New World, talks to Wallace about threats to freedom in the United States, overpopulation, bureaucracy, propaganda, drugs, advertising, and television.

posted by NeuralNoise 1 decade 5 years 10 months 3 weeks ago • 978 views

... with each one being bigger than the last.

posted by Hybrid 1 decade 4 years 9 months 1 week ago • 7,261 views

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. www.theRSA.org

posted by simonm 1 decade 4 years 9 months ago • 9,207 views

Rick has the best damn job ever! I want it!

posted by ctrlalt bleach (ctrlaltbleach) 1 decade 4 years 8 months 1 week ago • 1,764 views

Stewart fucking Brand debating the pro nuclear point. Listen to this man.

posted by Crake 1 decade 4 years 8 months 1 week ago • 3,799 views