Art of the Impressionists and Beyond

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 showcases Europe’s great art and architecture. © 2024 | The late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by revolutionary artists. We enjoy pioneering Impressionist works — Monet’s lilies, Renoir’s ladies, Degas’ snapshots and Rodin’s statues — that capture the "joie de vivre" of the age. We…

Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 showcases Europe’s great art and architecture. © 2024 | Around 1800, Europe was in transition, reflected in two art styles. First, we visit Europe’s great cities with their stately Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes. Meanwhile, the Revolution has unleashed a call for freedom, both political…

Baroque Art

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 showcases Europe’s great art and architecture. © 2024 | Forged in Europe’s religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, with its awe-inspiring St. Peter’s, fleshy Bernini statues and bubbly fountains. In Belgium, we see the dramatic canvases of…

Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 showcases Europe’s great art and architecture. © 2024 | From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. We travel to Spain and Portugal where overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco. In bustling Germany and Belgium, new technologies enable…

Art of the Florentine Renaissance

From Rick Steves’ Europe. Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 showcases Europe’s great art and architecture. © 2024 | After its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients, led by booming Florence. We revel in the bold spirit of the Cathedral’s lofty dome and Botticelli’s sweet "Venus." Leonardo da Vinci gives us the iconic…

Will SpaceX spinoff Starlink for a big IPO this year?

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Smart Investing, will SpaceX spinoff Starlink for a big IPO this year? 2024 could be a big year for a slew of ‘unicorn’ IPOs from Databricks to a potential Starlink spinoff according to Kyle Wool, CEO of Dominari Securities. #starlink #spacex #ipo — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily…

What’s a Superfund Site and Why Should You Know About Them?

From PBS Voices. Watch Sovereign Innovations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQw5e5yA-ek Climate change impacts our natural environment, but it’s also a racial justice issue. Communities of color in the US and globally are impacted first and worst by flooding, heat, and pollution. That’s why environmental justice advocates from these communities in South Carolina are working toward solutions—from monitoring the…

Your Junk Food Cravings Are No Accident.

From No Lab Coat Required. #JohnnyColeDickson #NoLabCoatRequired 🟣I like to think there’s a mechanism behind everything. Enjoy venturing down the traceable path of the food craving as we unravel the influences impacting our most pleasurable, programmed junk food moments. ⚡Drink LMNT: https://DrinkLMNT.com/NoLabCoatRequired https://DrinkLMNT.com/NoLabCoatRequired https://DrinkLMNT.com/NoLabCoatRequired ⚡Get the tee & other MERCH: https://nolabcoatrequired.myshopify.com/ https://nolabcoatrequired.myshopify.com/ https://nolabcoatrequired.myshopify.com/ 🟣Leave a…

Simmerstats: The genius old tech that controls your stovetop

From Technology Connections. Hehe. Doody cycle. Links ‘n’ stuff: My video on turn signal flashers The US electrical system and that 120/240V stuff The Pinball Machine video (part one) Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people…

Palo Alto, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler could have a big 2024

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Smart Investing, Palo Alto, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler could have a big year, says exec. Will this be a big year for cybersecurity? Kyle Wool, CEO of Dominari Securities, breaks down why he thinks so #cybersecurity #crowdstrike #paloalto — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting…

Will Nvidia and the AI boom lead to a nuclear energy boom?

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Smart Investing, will Nvidia and the AI boom lead to a nuclear energy boom? Kyle Wool, CEO of Dominari Securities, tells Quartz how he thinks energy companies will cash in on the proliferation of artificial intelligence. #nuclearenergy #nvidia #ai — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the…

What the Analysts Missed | Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call

From Disruptive Investing. Deposit $100 to get up to 7 fractional shares ($35 total value) + 5.1% APY on uninvested Cash via moomoo US➡ https://j.moomoo.com/00yCZ7 Thanks to MainStreetData.com – use our link to save 10% off the premium subscription to get these awesome charts: https://mainstreetdata.com/subscription?via=zac Now You Know Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacwzDEdpVEO2UjIO00CpqQ Check out our main…

Sculk Bridge | Ep. 8 | Minecraft S0S

From LDShadowLady. Please *boop* the like button if you enjoy the video! 🙂 Welcome to Minecraft S0S a new Minecraft SMP with my creator friends in Hardcore Minecraft but there’s a twist. In this episode, the bridge off continues as I build a sculk bridge over to a friendly neighbour. @ldshadowlady @Mogswamp @Dangthatsalongname @SmallishBeans @SolidarityGaming…

Are we ready for Nvidia’s Blackwell chip?

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Vision to Launch, are we ready for Nvidia’s Blackwell chip? Nvidia aims to power a new era in AI computing with its Blackwell chip, but competition from Google, Meta, and Intel could present a challenge. #nvidia #blackwell #ai — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most…

How the Korean DMZ Works

From “Wendover Productions”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/wendover Watch the Logistics of X: https://nebula.tv/thelogisticsofx Youtube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Sponsorship Enquiries: wendover@standard.tv Other emails: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductions Writing by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy Editing by Alexander Williard Animation led by Max…

New Obesity Drugs May Impact Mental Health

From Healthcare Triage. In mid to late 2023 there was a flurry of news reports about patients taking new weight loss drugs reporting associated mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts. There’s still a lot of research to be done to fully understand these drugs and their effects, but we take a close look at the…

The Spark Plug Story

From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription The spark plug, a crucial component in gasoline internal combustion engines, has a rich history dating back to 1859 when Belgian engineer Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir first used it in his coal gas and air engine. The…

Why a Forefather of AI Fears the Future

From World Science Festival. A renowned AI pioneer explores humanity’s possible futures in a world populated with ever more sophisticated mechanical minds. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Participants: Yoshua Bengio Moderator: Brian Greene WSF Landing Page: https://www.worldsciencefestival.com/programs/why-a-forefather-of-ai-fears-the-future/ – SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and "ring…

The Extraordinary Life of a Terraformed World

From Curious Archive. Greetings from Planet Altamira — a spectacular alien world from creator Simon Roy. Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grizgrobus/refugium-a-hardcover-graphic-novel — If you’re receiving this signal, count yourself lucky, because the folks on our research team have put together a special presentation on the charming creatures native to this jewel of the cosmos. And if…

“Yeah Capitalism Is Bad…But What Can We Do?”

From Second Thought. Perhaps the most common comment I get is some version of "yeah capitalism is bad, but what can we do about it?" I figured it was about time I made a dedicated video to answer that question. Let’s read a little theory! If you’d like to help make Second Thought 100% grassroots…

Even MORE Islands That Aren’t Islands

From Atlas Pro. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/atlaspro Today we take another look at isolated environments to learn how islands can arise even when surrounded by vast seas of desert! Sources / Further Reading: Sierra de la Laguna https://www.oneearth.org/ecoregions/sierra-de-la-laguna-pine-oak-forests/ https://en.unesco.org/biosphere/lac/sierra-la-laguna https://www.worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/nt0227 https://tosea.net/the-sierra-de-la-laguna-biosphere-reserve-bajas-island-in-the-sky/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/41424739 https://bashanfoundation.org/contributions/Ortega-A/ortegaoakpine.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mbi-Honey-Escandon/publication/230709948_Phylogeographic_patterns_of_differentiation_in_the_Acorn_Woodpecker/links/563273e608ae242468d9f817/Phylogeographic-patterns-of-differentiation-in-the-Acorn-Woodpecker.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Cape-Region-vegetation-community-type-The-Sierra-La-Laguna-Biosphere-Reserve-SLLBR_fig1_342638855 https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Distribution-of-forest-types-in-the-Sierra-de-la-Laguna-Biosphere-Reserve-in-the-southern_fig1_237151825 https://amphibian-reptile-conservation.org/pdfs/Volume/Vol_17_nos_1-2/ARC_17_1-2_[General_Section]_57-142_e326_high_res.pdf…

Toxic Food 2 | How To Cook That Ann Reardon

From How To Cook That. Don’t eat these! Sequel to Toxic Foods promoted on Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyhCIYjhiM0 SUBSCRIBE on youtube: http://bit.ly/H2CThat Support: https://patreon.com/h2ct My Cookbook: https://bit.ly/ARcookbook Recipe: http://howtocookthat.net Merch: https://www.youtube.com/howtocookthat/store How To Cook That Channel: http://youtube.com/howtocookthat Hi I am Ann Reardon, Thsi week we are looking at dangerous foods like the death cap mushrooms and…

Can you actually taste a difference between Onions?

From Ethan Chlebowski. You can get my favorite cookware from Made In today with a 10% off discount on your first order over $100 ➔ https://madein.cc/0424-ethan Resource Links: 🧅 Experimenting with Onions ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/discover/collection/aromatic-alliums 👅 Flavor Fundamentals ➡ https://www.cookwell.com/fundamentals 🍔 The Mouthful Newsletter (free)➡ https://www.ethanchlebowski.com/newsletter ▶️ Second Channel (coming soon): https://youtube.com/@CookWellEthan?si=NELmok5rerHKRzjl 📚 Videos & Sources…

Why Is The World Rushing Back To The Moon?

From PBS Space Time. Check out the Space Time Merch Store pbsspacetime The Moon has been one of the most important theoretical stepping stones to our understanding of the universe. We’ve long understood that it could also be our literal stepping stone: humanity’s first destination beyond our atmosphere. PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like…

What’s wrong (and right) with Neuralink?

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Vision to Launch, what’s wrong and right with Neuralink. The first patient to receive a Neuralink brain chip implant caused a splash recently. Is now the time for this product? We break it down. #neuralink #brainchip #elonmusk — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting…

Protect the Oli | Ep. 7 | Minecraft S0S

From LDShadowLady. Please *boop* the like button if you enjoy the video! 🙂 Welcome to Minecraft S0S a new Minecraft SMP with my creator friends in Hardcore Minecraft but there’s a twist. In this episode, I have the challenging task of keeping Oli theorionsound alive through a dangerous expedition to the deep dark ancient city…

How much energy does ChatGPT require?

From Quartz. ChatGPT requires 15 times more energy than a traditional web search, says Arm exec. Arm executive Ami Badani says generative AI’s overwhelming demand for electricity could hinder its rapid growth #chatgpt #energy #ai — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy: https://bit.ly/3U7mTko Become a Quartz…

Could Middle East tension escalate oil prices?

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Smart Investing, could Middle East tension escalate oil prices? Strategist Lou Basenese of Public Ventures LLC tells Quartz how the war in the Middle East could affect energy prices and our wallets. #oilprice #middleeast #oilprices — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from…

AI stocks to consider if you missed Nvidia’s run

From Quartz. On this edition of Quartz Smart Investing, AI stocks to consider if you missed Nvidia’s run. Lou Basenese of Public Ventures LLC on why buying Microsoft may be a better AI play than Nvidia. #nvidia #microsoft #aistocks — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy:…

The Infinity Zoom

From “Joe Scott”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) In this week’s video, I showed how you can use Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Expand feature to zoom out infinitely. Here was the result! Want to support the channel? Here’s how: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2YHgc363EdcusLIBbgxzg/join T-Shirts & Merch: http://www.answerswithjoe.com/store Check out my 2nd channel, Joe Scott TMI:…

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic | Truth Social Streaming Announcement

From Quartz. Truth Social’s streaming announcement is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, says strategist. The stock for Donald Trump’s social media platform tanked upwards of 14% in late day trading after announcing an expansion into streaming. #truthsocial #stockmarket #donaldtrump — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global…