6 myths about the Middle Ages that everyone believes
By TedEd Explore the 6 most common misconceptions about the Middle Ages, and find out what living in medieval times […]
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Why fish are better at breathing than you are
By TedEd Explore how fish use their gills to breathe, and how these processes make them some of the most
The tale of the boy who tricked a tyrant
By TedEd Get to know the Dagara tale of Yagangnaa, a boy who defied a tyrannical chief, and witness their
Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail?
By TedEd Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.
Why are scientists shooting mushrooms into space?
By TedEd Explore the unique characteristics that make fungi so resilient, and find out why they may be the key
Why fish are better at breathing than you are
By TedEd Explore how fish use their gills to breathe, and how these processes make them some of the most
The surprising secret to a healthier gut
By TedEd Dig into the science of fecal microbial transplantation, where doctors transfer feces into a patient to help reset
A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld
By TedEd Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae—
Could we survive prolonged space travel?
By TedEd Prolonged space travel plays a severe toll on the human body: microgravity impairs muscle and bone growth, and
Could a solar storm destroy modern civilization?
By TedEd Explore the science of solar storms, and find out why they occur and just how prepared we are