Monthly Archives: April 2018

THANK YOU FOR 100 MILLION VIEWS! Special Puzzle: Consecutive Non-Primes

Thank you for 100 million views! To celebrate, here’s a puzzle related to 100 million, sent by Karin. Find a sequence of 100 million consecutive non-prime numbers. That is, every number is composite—not a single number is a prime number. The method can actually be generalized for arbitrary lengths too! Watch the video for the […]

2½ Hours of Unedited Garlic Bread Flight Footage

There’s a concept called “Slow TV”, championed by Norwegian broadcaster NRK, that emphasises long, unedited, contemplative journeys. Well, I’ve been snowed under with planning and editing some big projects, so for this week’s video we’re doing Slow TV with a video even less conventional than last week’s. Thanks to Barry from My Virgin Kitchen – […]

How Neutrons Changed Everything

Without neutrons, harnessing nuclear energy would be impossible. Try Audible free for 30 days: http://audible.com/veritasium I have a new documentary coming out in a few months – sign up here to be notified and see a sneak preview: http://vitamaniathemovie.com Special thanks to Patreon supporters: Tony Fadell, Donal Botkin, Michael Krugman, Jeff Straathof, Zach Mueller, Ron […]

Are We Alone in the Universe?

“We are not likely alone in the universe if you look at how common the ingredients of life is.” “Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon; we’re made of this stuff, it’s the foundations of organic chemistry, carbon-based life. This stuff is everywhere we look in the universe. Thanks to…Neil deGrasse Tyson for the inspiration ==================================================== Follow us: […]

Deepfakes – Real Consequences

Use my link http://www.audible.com/coldfusion or text coldfusion to 500-500 to get a free book and 30 day free trial. Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/9FS8uF Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/ColdFusion_TV CF Bitcoin address: 13SjyCXPB9o3iN4LitYQ2wYKeqYTShPub8 Hi, welcome to ColdFusion (formerly known as ColdfusTion). Experience the cutting edge of the world around us in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Sources: Polaroid Corporation […]

MATHS PROBLEM STUMPING EVERYONE! Fraction Of Square Shaded

Mathematician Ed Southall, from the University of Huddersfield, created a stir when he tweeted this problem (@solvemymaths). The problem was covered in “The Daily Mail” and “The Sun.” In this video I present one way to solve it. My blog post for this video https://wp.me/p6aMk-7YE Sources Ed Southhall tweet What fraction is shaded? pic.twitter.com/f4kAjoX4C7 — […]

One Of The Hardest SAT Math Problems – Can You Solve It In 2 Minutes?

This was voted on Quora as one of the most difficult SAT math problems. On the SAT you have to solve each math problem in about 1 to 2 minutes. Can you solve this problem quickly? My blog post for this video https://wp.me/p6aMk-7Wd For an much harder challenge, try this geometry problem from the Korean […]

Neural Network Prototyping On the Go

Learn more: https://developer.movidius.com/ https://software.intel.com/en-us/ai-academy https://www.youtube.com/user/intelswnetwork Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/9FS8uF Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/ColdFusion_TV CF Bitcoin address: 13SjyCXPB9o3iN4LitYQ2wYKeqYTShPub8 Hi, welcome to ColdFusion (formerly known as ColdfusTion). Experience the cutting edge of the world around us in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Sources: //Soundtrack// 0:00 sloslylove – Juicy Flavors 0:23 DAILS – Paths 2:23 Underworld – Jumbo 3:39 Andre […]

To eliminate waste, we need to rediscover thrift | Andrew Dent

There’s no such thing as throwing something away, says Andrew Dent — when you toss a used food container, broken toy or old pair of socks into the trash, those things inevitably end up in ever-growing landfills. But we can get smarter about the way we make, and remake, our products. Dent shares exciting examples […]

Relativity of Simultaneity | Special Relativity Ch. 4

Go to http://brilliant.org/MinutePhysics for 20% off a premium subscription to Brilliant! Mark Rober’s youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/markrober The previous videos in this series: Chapter 1: Why Relativity is Hard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rLWVZVWfdY& Chapter 2: Spacetime Diagrams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTxWAQGgeQw Chapter 3: Lorentz Transformations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh0pYtQG5wI This video is chapter 4 in my series on special relativity, and it covers how things […]

The Math (and money) of Soccer Stickers – Numberphile

Check out Brilliant (and get 20% off) by clicking https://brilliant.org/numberphile Featuring Federico Ardila — More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ Extra footage (the ‘beautiful math’ bit): https://youtu.be/iMSitUaoS3I Extra footage (some fun sticker stuff): https://youtu.be/3HIYQNjBr2U Federico Ardila is based at San Francisco State University: http://math.sfsu.edu/federico/ Paul Harper’s Cardiff University received much publicity for […]

Black Hole Swarms | Space Time

It’s been conjectured that the center of the Milky Way is swarming with tens of thousands of black holes. And now we’ve actually seen them. You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Get your own Space Time t­-shirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: […]

The Little-Known Lives of the Women in Classic Hollywood – Mental Floss Scatterbrained

In today’s episode of Scatterbrained, we travel back in time to Hollywood in the 1920s through 60s! First, we learn the story of Clara Bow who was blackmailed by her personal assistant before quitting Hollywood for good. Then, there are quick facts about Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Ingrid Bergman, and more famous women. We answer […]

Why You Shouldn’t Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)

Learn new skills from this video’s sponsor, Skillshare: http://skl.sh/minuteearth4 Humans from different cultures anthropomorphize different animals to represent the same human traits. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth and our YouTube sponsors. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Sunshower: A meteorological phenomenon in which the sunshines while rain is falling. […]

Blockchain’s Biggest Losers

Join me in Dubai on 2-3 May as I go live from the Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre. You can book your tickets here: https://goo.gl/XRP9Ge Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/9FS8uF Check out the previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP6EezXJKNM Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/ColdFusion_TV CF Bitcoin address: 13SjyCXPB9o3iN4LitYQ2wYKeqYTShPub8 Hi, welcome to ColdFusion (formerly known as ColdfusTion). Experience the […]

What Is A Paradox?

Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/vsauce2 Thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this episode. *** SOURCES LINKS AND MORE *** “The Ways of Paradox and Other Essays” by Willard Van Orman Quine: https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Paradox-Other-Essays-Revised/dp/0674948378/ Zeno of Elea, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/zeno-elea/ Zeno’s Paradoxes, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/paradox-zeno/ Convergent Series, Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/calculus-home/series-calc/seq-conv-diverg-calc/v/convergent-and-divergent-sequences “Game Show Problem” by Marilyn vos Savant, […]

The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant

Read the full paper by Nick Bostrom: https://nickbostrom.com/fable/dragon.html Only made possible with the support of my patreons: https://www.patreon.com/cgpgrey Wallpapers for supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dragon-tyrant-18382041 Discuss this video: http://reddit.com/r/cgpgrey Made with the support of: Andrea Di Biagio, Andrey Chursin, Ben Schwab, Bob Kunz, Cas Eliëns, Christopher Anthony, David F Watson, Donal Botkin, Edison Franklin, Friedrich Gies, GameGo, James […]

We Sent Garlic Bread to the Edge of Space, Then Ate It

The title says it all, really. Thanks to Barry from My Virgin Kitchen – go see him cook and test three different garlic breads here: https://youtu.be/jYPYbIO9BLE – and to Steve from Random Aerospace, http://www.randomengineering.co.uk/Random_Aerospace/Welcome.html ! Pull down the description for more details. This started as a conversation in a pub a few weeks ago, and […]

The Black Hole Bomb and Black Hole Civilizations

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My descent into America’s neo-Nazi movement — and how I got out | Christian Picciolini

At 14, Christian Picciolini went from naïve teenager to white supremacist — and soon, the leader of the first neo-Nazi skinhead gang in the United States. How was he radicalized, and how did he ultimately get out of the movement? In this courageous talk, Picciolini shares the surprising and counterintuitive solution to hate in all […]

Is the “hot hand” real? – Numberphile

New research sheds light on the so-called Hot Hand Fallacy. Featuring Professor Lisa Goldberg. More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ A bit extra from this interview: https://youtu.be/BvG35txQkD0 More with Professor Goldberg: http://bit.ly/LisaGoldberg The Monty Hall Problem featuring Prof Goldberg: http://bit.ly/MontyHallProb The original Hot Hand paper (by Tversky and others): http://bit.ly/2HJNFeT And the […]

What Happens When You Take Steroids?

How do steroids work? The pros and cons. Get your comprehensive hair kit for just $5: http://forhims.com/asaphair See website for full details. And subscribe for more videos: http://bit.ly/asapsci Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Jodre Datu, Rachel Salt, Greg Brown, & Mitch Moffit Illustrated by: Max Simmons Edited by: Sel Ghebrehiwot FOLLOW […]

Standing up and facing up to a universe

“You can’t even begin to understand biology, you can’t understand life, unless you understand what it’s all there for, how it arose – and that means evolution” – Richard Dawkins The Selfish Gene: 40th Anniversary Edition (Oxford Landmark Science) https://amzn.to/2IRUNFx If you like this video don’t forget to like and subscribe http://goo.gl/dgHQSp ==================================================== Follow us: […]

How quantum physics can make encryption stronger | Vikram Sharma

As quantum computing matures, it’s going to bring unimaginable increases in computational power along with it — and the systems we use to protect our data (and our democratic processes) will become even more vulnerable. But there’s still time to plan against the impending data apocalypse, says encryption expert Vikram Sharma. Learn more about how […]

Using Stars to See Gravitational Waves | Space Time

Thank you to Brilliant for sponsoring this episode! To find out more, visit: https://brilliant.org/SpaceTime Now that gravitational waves are definitely a thing, it’s time to think about some of the crazy things we can figure out with them. In some cases we’re going to need a gravitational wave observatory – in fact, we’ve already built […]

Are machines better at quantum physics than humans?

Machine learning is an exciting and growing field of computer science. Physics is using machine learning in the field of quantum mechanics to learn about unusual phase transitions Video on Jabril’s channel → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSB3JUcm5jY Jabril’s machine learning video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX2Hyu5WoFg&list=PL0nQ4vmdWaA0mzW4zPffYnaRzzO7ZqDZ0 Physics Girl t-shirts! https://store.dftba.com/products/i-love-physics-shirt Check out Origin of Everything! → http://www.pbs.org/show/origin-everything/ Creator: Dianna Cowern Editing: […]

How to tame your wandering mind | Amishi Jha

Amishi Jha studies how we pay attention: the process by which our brain decides what’s important out of the constant stream of information it receives. Both external distractions (like stress) and internal ones (like mind-wandering) diminish our attention’s power, Jha says — but some simple techniques can boost it. “Pay attention to your attention,” Jha […]

LAB RULES – Dua Lipa “New Rules” Parody

Our low cost science parody of Dua Lipa’s official music video New Rules! Get the song: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lab-rules-new-rules-science-parody-single/1372241680 Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/asapsci Watch the original Dua Lipa New Rules video: https://youtu.be/k2qgadSvNyU Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Mitchell Moffit, Gregory Brown, Rachel Salt Filmed by: Sel Grebrehiwot Music and Editing: Mitchell Moffit Production: […]

How Blockchain is Already Taking Over (YouTube Competitors, Finance and More)

Join me in Dubai on 2-3 May as I go live from the Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre. You can book your tickets here: https://goo.gl/XRP9Ge Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/9FS8uF Check out the previous blockchain episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDNN0uH2Z3o Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/ColdFusion_TV CF Bitcoin address: 13SjyCXPB9o3iN4LitYQ2wYKeqYTShPub8 Hi, welcome to ColdFusion (formerly known as ColdfusTion). Experience […]

The Infinadeck Omnidirectional Treadmill – Smarter Every Day 192 (VR Series)

http://www.audible.com/Smarter or text “Smarter” to 500-500 Click here to subscribe for next video: http://bit.ly/Subscribe2SED Behind the Scenes Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7UNo4fTUYc ⇊ Click below for more links! ⇊ I’m a huge fan of Ready Player One. Here’s our podcast episode on Ready Player One: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GET SMARTER SECTION Visit the Infinadeck website to see what http://www.infinadeck.com/ […]

G-Force, Jerk, and Passing Out In A Centrifuge

Thanks to the Starrship team for arranging this! I’m also over on their channel, flying with the Blades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWY3-1gOrxk • At the Royal Air Force training centrifuge in Farnbrough, pilots learn how to avoid G-LOC: g-induced loss of consciousness. Let’s talk about g-force, about jerk, and about how to keep circulation flowing to your brain. […]

This Speech Will Change Your Life

►►►Neil deGrasse Tyson’s BOOK : StarTalk: Everything You Ever Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond http://amzn.to/2z2745b This Speech Will Change Your Life – Neil deGrasse Tyson Thanks to…Neil deGrasse Tyson for the inspiration If you like this video don’t forget to like and subscribe http://goo.gl/dgHQSp ==================================================== Follow […]

YOUR BODY IS AMAZING ft. Christine Sydelko

Discover why your body is a wonderland with Christine Sydelko! Christine gets banned from Ikea! https://youtu.be/GYlC_B8PW2M Subscribe for weekly videos: http://bit.ly/asapsci Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Rachel Salt, Greg Brown & Christine Sydelko Illustrated by: Max Simmons Edited by: Sel Ghebrehiwot FOLLOW US! Instagram and Twitter: @whalewatchmeplz and @mitchellmoffit Clickable: http://bit.ly/16F1jeC […]

Milk Is Just Filtered Blood

Join Honey for FREE at: https://www.joinhoney.com/MinuteEarth. Special thanks to Honey for sponsoring this episode. Female mammals make milk, a cocktail of filtered blood, to provide their babies with vital nutrients. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth and our YouTube sponsors. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Mammal: Endothermic vertebrates that […]

The Physics of Life (ft. It’s Okay to be Smart & PBS Eons!) | Space Time

It’s OK to be Smart – Where Did Life Come From? https://youtu.be/_uAJY1mqtw4 Eons – What Was the Ancestor of Everything? https://youtu.be/pk213XSSktQ Our universe is prone to increasing disorder and chaos. So how did it generate the extreme complexity we see in life? Actually, the laws of physics themselves may demand it. You can further support […]

Coffee Facts and Life Hacks! – Mental Floss Scatterbrained

We kick off today’s episode of Scatterbrained with a timeline of how coffee gets grown and produced. Then, John Green tests coffee life hacks from the Internet, involving everything from coffee ice cubes to a recipe for creamer. We learn some history with the origins of coffee drink names and the old coffeehouses of England. […]

“98% Fail” – How Many Triangles Are There? Viral Bollywood Puzzle

This problem caught the attention of Bollywood celebs, including Sonam Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Diana Penty, after fashion magazine editor Jitesh Pillai tweeted it. How many triangles are there? This is not just a simple test of observational ability. This is a common test question in India, and there is a clever mathematical method […]

LIFE

“We are part of the universe that has developed a remarkable ability: We can hold an image of the world in our minds. We are matter contemplating itself.” ― Sean Carroll If you like this video don’t forget to like and subscribe http://goo.gl/dgHQSp The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe […]

Neon Knots and Borromean Beer Rings – Numberphile

More Cliff Stoll videos: http://bit.ly/Cliff_Videos More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ Our first Borromean Ring Video: https://youtu.be/x6Ml4AEt0kk Tadashi does Borromean Rings: https://youtu.be/Ra9I_-o2LHM Knot playlist: http://bit.ly/Knot-a-Phile Numberphile is supported by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI): http://bit.ly/MSRINumberphile We are also supported by Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation initiative dedicated to engaging everyone with […]