The Alamo Draft House expands your mind like a tall cool drink of the water of life.

posted by newtboy 7 months 2 weeks ago • 74 views • 7:49

Bee swarms solve problems by adhering to psychophysical laws, and make decisions democratically.

posted by newtboy 9 months 1 week ago • 91 views • 15:50

This is a bit of a mind-bender, but entirely worth the watch if you're at all interested in mathematics or computer science. Possibly even if you're not, but I'm uncertain. I had previously learned... continue reading

posted by moonsammy 1 year 1 month ago • 627 views

From Youtube, "Do you like driving, potentially not having a rent bill, and don't mind living at truck stops? Then driving a truck might be for you! Contributor Jon K. shares a day in the life of being... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 1 year 5 months 1 week ago • 64 views • 7:06

YouTube description: Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 1 year 8 months 1 week ago • 80 views • 10:44

From Youtube, "Well... this took longer than expected. I am sorry you had to wait so long for me to finish this video, I had some reading to do, then write the video, record the audio, and then the... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 2 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 19 views • 1:09:23

The World's Biggest Gear Reduction by designer and maker of prototypical machines, devices and tools Daniel de Bruin. This machine visualizes the number googol. That's a 1 with a hundred zeros. A number... continue reading

posted by BSR 2 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 1,207 views

YouTube description: The history of the Earth from its formation to present day, covering major events throughout its 4-billion-year history. Estimates of average temperature, atmospheric composition,... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 5 months 1 week ago • 804 views • 11:36

Spock wrestles with his human emotions and embraces his friendship with Kirk and the crew.

posted by geo321 2 years 7 months ago • 8 views • 2:56

YouTube description: Why does shaken soda explode? Does ice melt first in fresh or salt water? This video features experiments that have been shown to me by science teachers over the years. Does... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 7 months 1 week ago • 982 views • 13:59

YouTube description: There’s no telling what you can do when you put your mind to it. Take Richard Hull, he built a small-scale fusion reactor—in a shed, in his backyard. A retired electronics engineer,... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 1,460 views • 3:32

Learn about directing a film in Ron Howard’s first-ever online class. The two-time Academy Award winner has directed some of the most beloved movies of all time, including Splash, Parenthood, Apollo... continue reading

posted by BSR 3 years ago • 129 views • 1:59

Both beautiful and terrifying, this is a quick look at fungi, with a focus on their reproduction. It goes beyond terrifying if you happen to be an @ant, or similar cordyceps-susceptible life form.

posted by noims 3 years 2 months ago • 365 views • 4:44

This is a Muonionalusta meteorite. The unique Widmanstätten pattern makes this one of the most beautiful meteorites. Showing this ring to new people really is amazing. Some people freak out completely... continue reading

posted by newtboy 3 years 4 months 1 week ago • 797 views • 11:12

YouTube description: After being diagnosed with a rare, potentially fatal brain condition known as Moyamoya, Jennifer Lee was forced to face her own mortality and consider the things in life she held... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 587 views • 10:01

YouTube description: Hi there! I'm (finally!) back with the first video of 2019 explaining what is Reggaeton, one of the most popular music genre today, now a real global phenomenon that regularly... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 375 views • 2:07

YouTube description: Wind can be one of the most critical and complicated loads on civil structures. The case of the Tacoma Narrows bridge is a well-known cautionary tale that’s discussed in engineering... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 10 months ago • 638 views • 8:48

YouTube description: View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-really-happened-to-the-library-of-alexandria-elizabeth-cox 2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 824 views • 4:53