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From Adam Savage’s Tested. Now this truly a one-of-one prop: Boba Fett’s hero blaster that was used in The Empire Strikes Back! Adam gets up close and wields this amazing piece of Star Wars prop history during his most recent visit to Propstore’s UK headquarters. Propmaker Luke Daley worked with Propstore on the restoration of…
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From StarTalk. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Charles Liu explore humanity’s fascination with the undead and the zombie genre as a mirror of our fears about death, biology, and ourselves. They discuss how modern zombie stories—like The Walking Dead and The Last of Us—reflect scientific, existential, and ecological anxieties, from fungal infections and evolution to global…
From SciShow. As a human, there are a lot of critical skills you have to develop to go from a completely dependent potato (better known as a baby) to a fully functional, self-aware person. But when did you acquire them? When did you learn to lie, or internalize the concept of possibility? Science has a…
From Adam Savage’s Tested. It’s finally here: Steam Frame is Valve’s new virtual reality headset, and we spend a day at Valve going hands-on with the new hardware, alongside the newly announced Steam Machine and Steam Controller! Here’s everything you need to know about this standalone headset, how it plays both VR and flatscreen games,…
From Adam Conover. Our politicians are too f*#&ing old. We’ve covered the state of our dismal, sleepy, cranky gerontocracy before—but how do we actually get power into the hands of people who are not Boomers? Waiting for a mass die-off isn’t an option. This week, Adam speaks with Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run…
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From StarTalk. What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull, philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox, to explore physics, philosophy, and how thought experiments shape real science. Why did 20th-century physicists like Einstein, Schrödinger, and…
From TED Ed. Explore how our bodies change and age over time, and the three common markers scientists use to measure aging. — If you want to learn a tree’s age, you can count their rings. When it comes to humans, scientists have yet to find any visible traits that mark our age with the…
From Adam Savage’s Tested. This is one of the most complex wooden cases Adam has yet to design and build: a traveling box to house and protect his animatronic Grogu while being as compact and portable as possible. It also needs to store the tools related to the puppet’s operation and maintenance, as well as…
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From Chris Boden. Get the T-shirts here! 🙂 bigbeaverenergy.com Here is my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/physicsduck Yes, I do write books! https://amzn.to/331JrxP If you like what you see and want to help or get more involved, please consider helping support these videos. https://ko-fi.com/captainboden https://www.patreon.com/physicsduck and if you made it this far, you’re invited to the private Discord!…
From Adam Savage’s Tested. At the@AmericanMuseumofNaturalHistoryAdam Savage meets a living fossil, a Coelacanth! And it’s a very special one, too. Department of Ichthyology curatorial associate Ryan Thoni explains. Visit the American Museum of Natural History: https://www.amnh.org/ Follow AMNH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amnh/ Here’s Why You Love Dinosaurs: https://youtu.be/CYEBcKhZWM0 Adam Savage Meets a Triceratops AND Mosasaur in…
From StarTalk. In this conversation, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Charles Liu explore the cultural and scientific origins of Godzilla and other Japanese monsters, tracing how post–World War II fears of nuclear devastation shaped their creation. They discuss how creatures like Godzilla, Mothra, and Gamera symbolized human anxiety about atomic power and environmental destruction, while also…
From SciShow. Go to http://complexlylearnathon.com to check out the Learnathon schedule and support our cool stuff! There are a lot of places, conditions, and situations that just don’t seem all that survivable for most people. But for certain populations of humans, conditions that would be fatal for most of us are no sweat. Here are…
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From Bizarre Beasts. Thylacines, or Tasmanian tigers or Tasmanian wolves, went extinct in 1936. The conflict between them and settlers on the island is mostly to blame for loss of this marsupial, but the trade in thylacines for zoos, museums, and private collections also put a bounty on their heads. So, when it comes to…
From PBS Terra. Lençóis Maranhenses in Brazil looks like a desert, but it’s actually one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth. Every rainy season, thousands of lagoons appear between the dunes, creating a rare landscape. How does this ecosystem work?
From Adam Savage’s Tested. At the @AmericanMuseumofNaturalHistory, Adam Savage learns a new fact from Department of Ichthyology curatorial associate Ryan Thoni that blows his mind. Is Adam alone? Did YOU know this? Visit the American Museum of Natural History: https://www.amnh.org/ Follow AMNH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amnh/ Here’s Why You Love Dinosaurs: https://youtu.be/CYEBcKhZWM0 Adam Savage Meets a…
From J. Draper. Bosses: throwing a pizza party instead of paying you properly since 1066
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From Adam Savage’s Tested. What’s Adam Savage’s position on flathead screws? What’s the best strategy to get your name out as a freelancer? In setting up a workshop, should tools and stock be stored together or separately? In this live stream excerpt, Adam answers these questions from Tested members Patrick Hennessy, Greg Stanton and ADHDMedia,…
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From The Action Lab , and Action Lab Shorts. Thanks to CloudyLabs for letting me use their amazing cloud chamber footage. These are the links to the original videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vNo2lNTprA
From Adam Savage’s Tested. Kari Byron mentioned a drama-stirring producer on her @MythfitsPod podcast. What’s the most memorable thing a producer asked Adam Savage to do? Any more builds planned for the pantograph mill? Does Adam have any advice on how to grind a fuller in an aluminium blade using regular shop tools? In this…
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From StarTalk. In this conversation between Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna, they explore how education must evolve in the age of AI and learning management systems (LMS). Dr. Kosmyna argues that teachers worldwide feel lost implementing AI tools and calls for open-source, locally run models instead of corporate partnerships. The discussion expands to…
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From SciShow. Go to http://complexlylearnathon.com to check out the Learnathon schedule and support our cool stuff! Most science experiments take a few months or years, but some take a whole lot longer. Here are six of the longest-running experiments of all time, including one expected to last 500 years. Hosted by: Madelyn Leembruggen (she/her) ———-…
From Adam Savage’s Tested. How do you restore and conserve a bald eagle specimen when possessing a bald eagle feather is illegal? How do you clean feathers or construct toupees for fragile taxidermied birds? At the National Park Service Museum Conservation Lab, organic objects conservator Fran Ritchie and objects intern Elena Best explain some of…
From Chris Boden. Get the T-shirts here! 🙂 bigbeaverenergy.com Here is my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/physicsduck Yes, I do write books! https://amzn.to/331JrxP If you like what you see and want to help or get more involved, please consider helping support these videos. https://ko-fi.com/captainboden https://www.patreon.com/physicsduck and if you made it this far, you’re invited to the private Discord!…
From J. Draper. Support the workers here: https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/support-british-library-strikers some YouTubers faff you around for 90 mins before revealing the rabbit hole they got distracted by while making the video they were supposed to make. I get you in and out in 3 minutes
From StarTalk. Was the universe created by a God? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss The Fine-Tuning Argument, Intelligent Design, and breaks down the different ideations of God. We explore different definitions of God and even Chuck’s past as a preacher. Timestamps: 00:00 – Religious Thinking 04:09 – Is God Just a Receding Pocekt…
From PBS Terra. In one of the hottest, driest places on Earth, a barren desert suddenly bursts into a breathtaking explosion of color — a rare superbloom! ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateTerra ***** Subscribe to PBS Terra so you never miss an episode!…
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From SciShow. Visit https://brilliant.org/scishow/ to get started learning STEM for free and get 20% off their annual premium subscription. It looked like a boring metal ball. Shiny, silvery, and roughly the size of a grapefruit. But in two separate lab accidents, it took the lives of Harry Daghlian and Louis Slotin without either of them…
From MinuteFood. It took a massive public survey, three blind international taste tests, and a deep dive into the scientific literature to figure it out, but we now know which red licorice reigns supreme – and why. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆-𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆: -Bevan A, Hemingway A, Appleton K et al. (2016) Familiarity and liking of vegetables: Is…
From TED Ed. Explore the science of bone lengthening surgery, and discover the benefits and limitations of this still-developing technology. — Differences in leg length can emerge for various reasons, from genetic and hormonal conditions to injuries that impact bone growth. But while we still don’t know exactly what degree of difference causes health issues,…
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From StarTalk. In this conversation, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna discuss the psychological and social risks of integrating AI tools like chatbots into therapy and companionship. They explore how these systems might lead to delusion, emotional dependency, and confusion between human and artificial relationships. Dr. Kosmyna explains that while AI-based therapy is cheaper…
From SciShow. Semaglutide, the drug famously sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, has boomed in popularity in just a handful of years. It’s not limited to doing just one thing inside your body… making it a double-edged sword with both benefits /and/ risks. We’re starting to learn what all those things are, and…
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From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam tours through the Paramount Pictures film archives, where Executive Director Chuck Woodfill shows us the many types of media inventoried and preserved for digitalization and restoration. Thanks to the Paramount Pictures Archives team for hosting us at their archives! Tested Team Youtube Channel @TestedTeam ASC Video Series: The History of…
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From SciShow. Go to http://complexlylearnathon.com to check out the Learnathon schedule and support our cool stuff! If you’ve heard of the Kardashev Scale, you might be a fan of Sci-Fi. Or maybe you’re just interested in when Earth will achieve that elusive Type 1 status. But since its inception, people who aren’t Kardashev have had…
From StarTalk. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. How can we build a new Moon program while slashing science funding? Bill Nye takes the host’s chair alongside Chuck Nice to tackle one…
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From TED Ed. Are we building skills the wrong way? Explore how having a wide range of experience can be better than early specialization. — There’s a common idea that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become great at something. From an early age, we are encouraged to choose our path, focus specifically, and…
From Adam Savage’s Tested. As MythBusters viewers know, Adam Savage LOVES crossbows. At the @metmuseum’s Arms and Armor conservation lab, associate conservator Sean Belair takes Adam Savage through a history of this classic weapon, starting with an artifact from the 1400s and spanning a progression of form, functionality and art. Can you guess which crossbow…
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From Chris Boden. Get the T-shirts here! 🙂 bigbeaverenergy.com Here is my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/physicsduck Yes, I do write books! https://amzn.to/331JrxP If you like what you see and want to help or get more involved, please consider helping support these videos. https://ko-fi.com/captainboden https://www.patreon.com/physicsduck and if you made it this far, you’re invited to the private Discord!…
From StarTalk. In this conversation, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna explore cognitive load theory—how the brain processes information, the balance between effort and overload in learning, and how this applies to education, video game design, and even medicine. The discussion also raises concerns about AI tools and GPS-like systems: while they can help,…
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