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‘Reactions’ Shares a Series of Accidental Chemical Discoveries That Changed the World
Host Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D. shares a series of accidental chemical discoveries that changed the world in a recent episode of the American Chemical Society series Reactions.…
Incredibly Complex Paper Pop-Up Sculptures
German designer Peter Dahmen creates pop-up paper sculptures that open to reveal astonishingly complex forms. Dahmen talks about his artistic process and demonstrates a number…
Giant Newfoundland Dog Insists Upon Getting Repeated Belly Rubs From His Accommodating Human
When he’s not playing hide-and-seek or complaining about performing tricks, Sebastien the giant Newfoundland can be found insisting upon repeated belly rubs from his very…
PBS Game/Show Explores What a Game Actually Is and Why It Matters
PBS Game/Show host Jamin Warren recently explored what a game actually is and why it matters. Rather than declaring the question irrelevant like some have…
Clever Parrot Does an Impression of Matthew McConaughey’s Signature ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’
A very clever Congo African Grey Parrot in Garland, Texas, appropriately named Einstein, appears to be a big fan of actor Matthew McConaughey, as she…
‘The Adventures of The Sweet Electric’, Liam Lynch’s Bizarre Video Series About a Spacefaring Android Band
Android band The Sweet Electric embarks on an array of space exploits in the wonderfully bizarre video series The Adventures of The Sweet Electric by…
Animated TED-Ed Lessons Explain How Wounds Heal and How Scars Form
Two TED-Ed lessons by educator Sarthak Sinha and animator Noel Wong explain how wounds heal and how scars form. They break the processes down to a cellular…
‘Andor’s Trail’, A Roguelike Fantasy Role-Playing Video Game About the Disappearance of the Protagonist’s Brother
Andor’s Trail is a roguelike fantasy role-playing video game about the disappearance of the protagonist’s brother. The game–which is also open source–was co-created by Oskar…
YouTube Music Key, A New Premium Music Streaming Service by YouTube
YouTube has announced YouTube Music Key, a new premium music streaming service that will give users the ability to watch videos and listen to music without…
‘Star Wars Jedi Babies – Crib Wars Episode I’, Special Effects Video of Kids Using the Force to Fight Over a Cupcake
“Star Wars Jedi Babies – Crib Wars Episode I” is a special effects video, created by Oscar Rene, that features three little kids who use…