Edison’s Steinway: Did Rachmaninoff Record on this Iconic Piano?

From LivingPianos. FULL ARTICLE: https://livingpianos.com/edisons-steinway-did-rachmaninoff-record-on-this-iconic-piano/ Welcome to Living Pianos! I’m Robert Estrin. Today, I want you to imagine a time when electricity was a mystery, and the concept of hearing music without a musician playing in the room seemed like science fiction! In Thomas Edison’s laboratory, however, a single piano would go on to change…

The Brutal Reality of Panda Breeding

From The New York Times. Panda breeding has been highlighted as one of the big success stories in conservation: U.S. and Chinese scientists working together to increase the number of pandas released into the wild. But a New York Times investigation found that they have succeeded only at making more pandas for zoos. Individual pandas…

Just How Much Hotter are Treeless Streets?

From PBS Terra. Urban heat island effects are caused by building materials like pavement and concrete absorbing more heat than natural surfaces like plants, making cities much warmer than their surroundings. In Medellín, Colombia, Weathered’s Maiya May found out how much of a difference trees can make to mitigate this effect. Weathered: Earth’s Extremes is…

Gravitational waves and the Einstein telescope – with Gideon Koekoek

From The Royal Institution. Join Gideon Koekoek as he explores a proposed new machine – the Einstein Telescope, Europe’s most advanced observatory for gravitational waves. Watch the Q&A here (exclusively for our Science Supporters): https://youtu.be/DbqmY7TJD7s Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This lecture was recorded at the Ri on 21 September 2024, in partnership with…

What didn’t the thieves realize?

From Lateral with Tom Scott. Sabrina Cruz, Melissa Fernandes and Taha Khan from ‘Answer in Progress’ discuss a question about cack-handed criminals. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/105 PRE-ORDER THE BOOK:…

Clarkson, Hammond & May Create Silver Souvenirs For Their Cars | The Grand Tour

From The Grand Tour. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May melt silver to craft ornaments and upgrades for their cars, leading to some unexpected results. » SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1Sc5xjWpUnp_o_lUTkvgQ?sub_confirmation=1 Watch Full Episodes Now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B086VXVYCY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthegrandtour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrandtour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrandtour Join Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May as they travel across the globe on…

Could You Survive The Cambrian Explosion?

From PBS Eons. In the ocean, the Cambrian Period was one of startling evolutionary innovations, but on land, it was barren, with no vegetation of any kind. In this strange world before plants made their way onto land…could you survive? ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go…

Humanity’s Greatest Journey

From Kurzgesagt. It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond. Get yours now, exclusively…

The Tesla Robotaxi is Confusing…

From Marques Brownlee. The Robotaxi event was a lot. These are my thoughts, plus a test ride and some extras. Full unedited Cybercab ride: https://youtu.be/ypLwacbff3s?si=uJ_7efJQb6dUAAp_ Tesla Optimus humanoid robot: https://youtu.be/Wk1oClYJE58?si=vDUmOJLdnaDQWM4W Disney video: https://youtu.be/1KEtxTQUzxY?si=_Tz2GVHyijShwh5T MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com Tech I’m using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD Intro Track: Jordyn Edmonds Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5 ~ Tweets by…

Do US Presidents Have to Report Perks Like Food, Air Force One, White House Lodging on Their Taxes

From Today I Found Out. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOUNDOUT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/foundout This video is #sponsored by Incogni. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels Origins: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginsOfEverything…

The Inevitable Downfall Of The X-Files

From Nerdstalgic. The X-Files was once the premiere sci-fi mystery show in television. Stretching 9 Season, and Multiple Feature Films, The X-Files had a legacy most shows dream of achieving. Until the powers at be decided to bring Mulder and Scully back for a tenth season of The X-Files. With this new season, old X-Files…

Weeknight Steakhouse Dinner: NY Strip Steaks with Crispy Potatoes | America’s Test Kitchen (S24 E6)

From America’s Test Kitchen. We wanted a steakhouse-worthy dinner that was simple enough to be a weeknight treat. Get our NY Strip Steaks with Crispy Potatoes and Parsley Sauce recipe: https://cooks.io/3BBTiLW Get exclusive access to every recipe, review, and more: https://cooks.io/3BtJiok ABOUT US: The mission of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is to empower and inspire…

Can you name the song from the piano intro?

From David Bennett Piano. Try out UJAM’s Virtual Pianist RELIC for free: https://www.ujam.com/pianist/relic/?srsltid=AfmBOopRMbavorILQ19r_fPf2fSXF2u03t2QJN6k2v96EtGv2HUazGJl 🎹 Check out my song "Blue" on my new EP… listen to it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xic4B6v0aSo and on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4BFNlLFggPKBUj9mauGhO7?si=a0ce567677df4199 💙 And, an extra special thanks goes to Chase Heeler, Peter Keller, Douglas Lind, Vidad Flowers, Ivan Pang, Waylon Fairbanks, Jon Dye,…

Animal and human languages – David Attenborough’s 1973 Christmas Lectures 5/5

From The Royal Institution. Sir David Attenborough explores the language of animals and shows how it can, at times, be unexpectedly complex. Watch all the lectures in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9REGwlxfWrg&list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxzfCp3IAiaWpNALHeN2Leh Watch our newest Christmas lectures here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyQJZLPMjwEoOLdkFBLU2m1 This lecture was filmed at the Ri on Thursday 6 December 1973; These lectures were some of…

TRADITIONAL Bolognese From Italy! | Chef Jean-Pierre

From Chef Jean-Pierre. Hello There Friends! The truth is, Spaghetti Bolognese doesn’t exist! The mayor of Bologna has confirmed that while Ragù alla Bolognese is a classic, it’s never served with spaghetti. Traditionally, this famous Bolognese ragù pairs with wider pasta like tagliatelle or pappardelle. I have the authentic recipe from the Accademia Italiana della…

Italian Feast: Crispy Polenta, Olive Oil Cake, Halibut & More! | Julia At Home Full Episode (S3 E7)

From America’s Test Kitchen. If you love Italian food, here’s the dinner spread you should make. Get our Halibut Puttanesca recipe: https://cooks.io/3BmQpi7 Get our Garlicky Broccolini recipe: https://cooks.io/4ekKcls Get our Crisp Polenta recipe: https://cooks.io/4em4Npo Get our Olive Oil Yogurt Cake recipe: https://cooks.io/3XL8jT4 Browse all of our JAH recipes: https://cooks.io/3ZKk6DV Get exclusive access to every recipe,…

Cheap Tool Puts Premium Brands to Shame!

From Project Farm. Ryobi, DeWalt, AdTech, Surebonder, Black+Decker, Kemaisi, ROMECH, AVID Power, WORX, Chandler, Gorilla, Arrow, and Greenworks. Glue guns compared for warm up time, maximum output with one squeeze of the trigger, melted glue output in 30 seconds, resistance to glue “drip”, and glue temperature after 10 minutes. I bought all of the glue…

The languages of animals: foreign languages – David Attenborough’s 1973 Christmas Lectures 4/5

From The Royal Institution. Sir David Attenborough reveals how animals interact and communicate with different species. Watch all the lectures in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxzfCp3IAiaWpNALHeN2Leh Watch our newest Christmas lectures here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyQJZLPMjwEoOLdkFBLU2m1 This lecture was filmed at the Ri on Wednesday 5 December 2024. These lectures were some of the last Ri Christmas Lectures to…

A disastrous horse race

From Lateral with Tom Scott. Sabrina Cruz, Melissa Fernandes and Taha Khan from ‘Answer in Progress’ discuss a question about some hokey horses. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/105 PRE-ORDER THE…

The Insane Engineering of Europa Clipper

From “Real Engineering”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Get Nebula for 50% off with my link: https://go.nebula.tv/realengineering Watch this video ad free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-insane-engineering-of-europa-clipper Links to everything I do: https://beacons.ai/brianmcmanus Get your Real Engineering shirts at: https://standard.tv/collections/real-engineering Credits: Producer/Writer/Narrator: Brian McManus Head of Production: Mike Ridolfi Editor: Dylan Hennessy Writer/Research: Josi Gold Animator: Eli…