Music as a language - Victor Wooten
Adults Language MusicMusic is a powerful communication tool--it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language--by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible.
This "Be My Eyes" App Lets People With Sight Guide Blind People Over Video Chat
Adults Disability Technology Society PsychologyBe the eyes for a blind person in need of help remotely through a live video connection if you are sighted or be assisted by the network of sighted users if you are blind. Be My Eyes is all about contributing to and benefiting from small acts of kindness, so hop on board and get involved!
Wanna Know People's Internet Password? All You Need To Do Is Just ASK
Adults Cybersecurity Internet Culture Software Engineering TechnologyThe original form of hacking (social engineering) still works like a pro.
What's invisible? More than you think
Adults Science World Psychology PhilosophyGravity. The stars in day. Thoughts. The human genome. Time. Atoms. So much of what really matters in the world is impossible to see. A stunning animation of John Lloyd's classic TEDTalk from 2009, which will make you question what you actually know.
Does Sound Affect Taste?
Adults Food Science ExperimentsGreg foot creates an experiment from his kitchen to see if the sounds we listen to can affect the way we taste things.
Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na'vi real languages?
Adults Books Film Language Culture Writing EntertainmentWhat do Game of Thrones' Dothraki, Avatar's Na'vi, Star Trek's Klingon and LOTR's Elvish have in common? They are all fantasy constructed languages, or conlangs. Conlangs have all the delicious complexities of real languages: a high volume of words, grammar rules, and room for messiness and evolution. John McWhorter explains why these invented languages captivate fans long past the rolling credits.
Guy Plays Typewriter As An Instrument With Orchestra, Makes A Good TYPE Of Music
Adults Gadgets Music Art EntertainmentThe composer, Leroy Anderson, was kinda famous for writing pieces with this sort of audio-visual synergy.
Traditional Japanese Wood Joinery Is An Act Of Art
Adults Art Construction Design ArchitectureInteresting way of connecting wood beams.
Quantum Entanglement & Spooky Action at a Distance
Adults Physics Science TechnologyDoes quantum entanglement make faster-than-light communication possible?
The hidden meanings of yin and yang
Adults History Spirituality Philosophy Religion CultureThe ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy. The yin, the dark swirl, is associated with shadows, femininity, and the trough of a wave; the yang, the light swirl, represents brightness, passion and growth. John Bellaimey explains why we all contain the spirit of yin and of yang -- and how we can achieve a balance of both in our lives.
Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 2
Adults Film Marketing EntertainmentUltron returns to cause even more trouble for our heroes in another trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron," in theaters May 1!
How a wound heals itself
Adults Biology Health Human Wellness ScienceOur skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins to repair itself through a complex, well-coordinated process. Sarthak Sinha takes us past the epidermis and into the dermis to investigate this regenerative response.
Hydrogen cars: Ready for the roads?
Adults Technology Transportation Automotive Environment EnergyThe technology for vehicles powered by fuel cells is established, and is set for market. However, the biggest challenge will be to make sure the fuel is available when the cars are available.
Special PVC Instrument
Adults Creativity Gadgets Music Art EntertainmentMe performing a medley of recognizable songs on my PVC Pipe Instrument (2.0) inspired by the Blue Man Group at the Del Rey South Talent Show at LMU.
This Is The Most Epic Disney Medley A Cappella You Will Ever Listen To
Adults Film Music EntertainmentThe performers Peter Hollens and Alex G are absolutely talented.
Why do competitors open their stores next to one another?
Adults Business Work Economy MarketingWhy are all the gas stations, cafes and restaurants in one crowded spot? As two competitive cousins vie for ice-cream-selling domination on one small beach, discover how game theory and the Nash Equilibrium inform these retail hotspots.
The North Face: Alex Honnold
Adults Life Sports Adventure NatureOn January 15, 2014, Alex Honnold free-soloed El Sendero Luminoso (The Shining Path) in El Portrero Chico, Mexico in a little over 3 hours. The climb rises 2,500 feet to the summit of El Toro. It could be the most difficult rope-less climb in history.