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Artificial neural networks can learn to represent time through dynamic internal memoryResearchers developing connectionist models found that using recurrent links allows neural networks to develop a dynamic memory. By feeding patterns back into themselves, these ne…
Artificial touch sensations sped up robotic arm control in a paralysis patientResearchers tested a brain-computer interface that both reads motor cortex activity and creates artificial touch sensations by stimulating the somatosensory cortex. In a person wi…
Arts and Crafts began as a revolt against factory glitterBritish reformers in the 1880s blamed machines and showy factory goods for ugly design and degraded labor. T. J. Cobden-Sanderson named the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society in 1…- Arts and Crafts forced Britain to copyright decorationDecorative arts design and make objects meant to be both beautiful and useful—furniture, interiors, crafts—usually apart from architecture. They overlap applied arts and modern de…
Aruba was once labeled a useless island by the Spanish before gold changed everything.Long before it became a constituent country of the Netherlands, Aruba was dismissed by Spanish explorers as an island without mineral wealth. This perception shifted dramatically …
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao share one Dutch Caribbean storyThe ABC islands—Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao—are the westernmost Leeward Antilles, sitting just off Venezuela yet tied to the Netherlands since an 1814 Anglo-Dutch treaty handed th…
Aruba’s genetic identity was forged by copper mines and livestockUnlike many Caribbean neighbors, Aruba was largely bypassed by the plantation economy and the slave trade. Its unique demographic profile—a 75% mixed ancestry—is the result of a s…
Arundel Castle: a medieval fortress rebuilt through centuries of royal influenceFrom a 11th-century motte-and-bailey stronghold to a cinematic stand-in for Windsor Castle, Arundel Castle has survived sieges, civil wars, and even narrow escapes for kings. This…
Arundhati Roy sketched her Booker-winning novel like a building before writing itArundhati Roy bought a computer in New Delhi in 1992, wanting work she could do alone, and did not realise at first she was writing a novel. Four years later she had The God of Sm…
Arvo Pärt’s music offers a path through the trauma of modern historyThis digital premiere features the world debut of Arvo Pärt’s composition O Holy Father Nicholas. Recorded at The Met, the performance reflects on themes of peace and faith in res…
Arvydas Sabonis: The basketball legend who arrived in the NBA years past his prime.Arvydas Sabonis was a basketball prodigy whose career was defined by what could have been. By the time he finally joined the NBA at age 30, his body was already broken by years of…
Arwen Undómiel: The Elven Princess Who Chose Mortality for the Sake of LoveIn J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, Arwen is a high-born Elf who sacrifices her immortality to marry the human king, Aragorn. While her literary role is subtle and internal, film ada…
arXiv began as an overflowing physics mailbox and changed how science gets sharedAround 1990 a physicist's habit of emailing papers to colleagues kept filling their inboxes. Paul Ginsparg's fix, a central mailbox at Los Alamos in 1991, became arXiv, where Grig…
Aryan once meant people who performed the right rituals, not a raceIn the Rigveda and the Avesta, being Arya was about language and worship: sacrifice to the proper gods with the proper hymns and you belonged. The notion of an Aryan race was a ni…
Aryna Sabalenka skipped the junior Grand Slams and still reached world No. 1Aryna Sabalenka took up tennis because her father, an ice hockey player, spotted some courts while driving through Minsk and stopped. She never played a junior Grand Slam, peaked …
As a Barnard freshman, Cynthia Nixon ran between two Broadway hits nightlyIn 1984 a teenage Cynthia Nixon played in two Mike Nichols productions at once, dashing the two blocks between theatres because both parts were short. Decades before Miranda in Se…
As AI evolves from simple tools to autonomous agents, global regulation struggles to keep pace.The race to govern artificial intelligence is accelerating, yet no global consensus exists. While some nations prioritize innovation, others push for strict rights-based framework…
As AI replaces the workforce, will we lose our sense of identity?AI futurist Akram Awad explores the profound connection between employment and self-worth. This video examines how the disappearance of traditional jobs might trigger a collective…
As AI systems grow more capable, researchers are racing to prevent catastrophic loss of control.AI safety is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to ensuring artificial intelligence behaves as intended. While experts debate the severity of risks, from algorithmic bias to exi…
As Arctic ice vanishes, a new global trade route emerges from the deep freeze.Photographer Gregor Sailer documents the transformation of the Arctic as rising temperatures open a shorter sea route. His work captures the human footprint on this rapidly changi…
As Arctic permafrost thaws, could ancient bacteria wake up to haunt us?For millennia, mysterious bacteria have been locked away in the frozen Arctic ground. As the climate warms and the permafrost begins to melt, these dormant organisms face the poss…
As brain-reading technology emerges, how can we safeguard our fundamental freedom of thought?Legal scholar Nita Farahany explores the implications of technology capable of decoding human brain activity. This talk examines the risks to cognitive privacy, including potentia…
As Bulgaria exits the Great War, Germany faces a desperate internal political reckoning.This episode examines the final collapse of the Central Powers' alliance and the internal German response to military failure. It covers the Armistice of Salonika and the Kaiser's…- As cannabis legalization spreads, what do we actually know about its health impacts?NOVA investigates the complex reality of cannabis, moving beyond social acceptance to examine the latest medical research. This documentary explores the plant's history, the conse…
- As Expedition 44 departs, the crew prepares for their return to EarthWitness the final moments of Expedition 44 as the Soyuz crew prepares to undock from the International Space Station, marking the conclusion of a mission filled with diverse scien…
As glaciers retreat, they leave behind massive, dangerous, and sometimes sacred bodies of water.Glacial lakes are expanding worldwide as the planet warms, transforming frozen landscapes into vast reservoirs. While these lakes provide vital water storage and hydropower, they …
As global water scarcity intensifies, the risk of regional and local conflict rises sharply.Water is more than a vital resource; it is a catalyst for instability. With billions lacking safe access and climate change straining supplies, competition over shared basins is f…
As heat waves intensify, how much extreme temperature can the human body actually endure?Global heat waves are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged. This video examines the physiological impact of extreme heat on the human body, explores the limits of human …
As humanity prepares to return to the Moon, we lack a standard lunar clock.With astronauts scheduled to return to the lunar surface in just a few years, scientists are grappling with a surprisingly complex logistical challenge: establishing a universal t…
As Iraq's chief administrator, Paul Bremer declared himself the government of the entire country.From May 2003 to June 2004, Paul Bremer held the most powerful foreign post occupied by an American since General Douglas MacArthur in Japan. Ruling by decree, he dismantled the I…
As peace talks begin, Germany prepares a decisive spring offensive to change the warWhile negotiators meet at Brest-Litovsk, the German High Command shifts its focus toward a game-changing spring offensive. This episode covers the strategic pivot in Germany, alon…
As satellite constellations expand, the very stars astronomers study are being obscured by lightA new space race is cocooning our planet in swarms of communication satellites. While these networks promise global connectivity, they create bright streaks across astronomical im…
As stars reach their final act, they shed their mass to seed the universe.Late in life, low- to intermediate-mass stars enter the Asymptotic Giant Branch phase. During this brief, volatile period, they swell to immense sizes, undergo explosive internal …
As the Battle of the Selle rages, Germany's military mastermind Erich Ludendorff suddenly resigns.During the Battle of the Selle in 1918, German Quartermaster General Erich Ludendorff resigns his post. This video examines the mounting pressure from the Kaiser and the Reichstag…- As the Eastern Front falls silent, conflict flares in East Africa and ItalyThis episode covers the 175th week of the Great War, highlighting the Battle of Ngomano, the cessation of fighting on the Eastern Front, and the publication of secret Russian trea…
As the First World War concluded, a brutal struggle for Russia began.This documentary examines how the end of the Great War triggered an escalation in the Russian Civil War. It explores the complex power vacuum where emerging Eastern European natio…
As the Gallipoli campaign ends in defeat, the Austro-Hungarian Army invades MontenegroBy early 1916, the British evacuation of Gallipoli was finally complete. While the withdrawal itself was successful, the campaign remained an undeniable defeat. The consequences w…- As the German Empire crumbles, revolutionary fervor and military collapse reshape the war's end.This video examines the final, chaotic weeks of World War I, tracking the rapid spread of revolutionary unrest in Germany and the strategic collapse of the Central Powers as Austr…
As the Great War enters its 184th week, internal collapse threatens the Central Powers.This episode examines the mounting pressure on the Central Powers as public support for the war wanes and military mutinies become increasingly common. It highlights the critical …
As the Ottoman Empire nears collapse, the Central Powers face total disintegration.This video examines the final stages of the First World War, focusing on the Ottoman Empire's retreat in the Middle East and the signing of the Armistice of Mudros as the Central …
As the Western Front turns to mud, Germany launches a bold amphibious assaultThis video examines the dual reality of the First World War in late 1917. While the battlefield at Passchendaele descends into a treacherous, muddy swamp, the German Army shifts i…
Asafa Powell broke the 10-second barrier in the 100-metre sprint 97 times.Before Usain Bolt, Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell dominated the 100-metre dash. While he struggled to replicate his circuit-winning form at the Olympic Games, he set multiple worl…
Asansol: The Industrial Powerhouse Built on Coal, Steel, and Ancient Trade RoutesNestled on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, Asansol is a vital Indian industrial hub where history meets heavy machinery. Named after the Asan tree, this West Bengal city evolved from a …
Asante means “because of war” against Denkyira rivalsThe Asante Empire, an Akan state in today’s Ghana, lasted from 1701 to 1901–1902 and stretched into Ivory Coast and Togo. Osei Tutu and adviser Okomfo Anokye unified it around the…
ASAP Rocky turned a leaked Harlem single into a rap and fashion empireIn August 2011 a track called Peso leaked online, and within weeks New York's Hot 97 was playing it. By October its creator, a Harlem rapper who had spent his teens moving between…- Asbestos got its name by mistake from a Roman who confused it with limeIn ancient Greek, the word asbestos meant quicklime. Pliny the Elder, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, attached it to the fireproof mineral fibre, and the error stuck i…
Asbestosis is a silent, decades-long lung injury caused by microscopic mineral fibers.Asbestosis is a chronic, incurable lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Because symptoms often emerge 20 to 40 years after initial exposure, many patients are diagnose…
Ascalon: The Ancient Mediterranean Port That Shaped Empires Over Five MillenniaFrom its origins as a Bronze Age trade hub to its role as a fiercely contested Crusader fortress, Ascalon has stood as a strategic gateway for millennia. Once a powerful Philistin…
Ascending Britain's tallest church spire and uncovering medieval engineering marvels in Wiltshire.Join Alice Loxton on a journey through Salisbury Cathedral, home to the United Kingdom's tallest church spire. This exploration reveals the site's most significant historical trea…
Ascension Island's cloud forest was planted on a cinder at Darwin's urgingWhen Charles Darwin landed in 1836, Ascension was a treeless volcanic island that St Helena's residents mocked as a cinder. A decade later Joseph Hooker, spurred by Darwin, persua…
Aschaffenburg: The Bavarian town that once served as a second residence for Mainz archbishops.Nestled on the banks of the Main, this historic town has evolved from a Roman outpost and medieval ecclesiastical stronghold into a modern economic powerhouse. Once the site of in…
Ascites takes its name from the leather wineskin a swollen belly resemblesDoctors can detect fluid pooling in the abdomen by tapping one flank and feeling a ripple arrive on the other side. That build-up, called ascites after the Greek word for a wine o…
Asclepigenia: The Neoplatonic Philosopher Who Taught the Master of the Athenian AcademyIn the fifth century, a woman named Asclepigenia stood at the center of Athenian intellectual life. As the daughter of the New Academy's founder, she mastered the teachings of Pla…
Aṣẹ is the vital force that binds the Yoruba universe together through changeIn Yoruba thought, everything from gods and ancestors to rivers and spoken words possesses a natural, autonomous power called aṣẹ. It is the essential life force that catalyzes ch…
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is the first daughter in Pakistani history to be First LadyBorn in London and raised in a political dynasty, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has redefined the role of First Lady in Pakistan. Beyond her ceremonial title, she is a member of the Natio…
Asemic writing is a wordless art form that invites you to read without words.Asemic writing is a form of expression that mimics the structure of language while intentionally avoiding specific meaning. By fusing text and image, it creates a universal, abstr…
Asgard was never a fixed place on a map, but a shifting mythological concept.Often compared to Mount Olympus, Asgard is the fortified home of the Norse gods. Yet, historical texts offer contradictory accounts of its location, placing it everywhere from the…
Asghar Farhadi turns ordinary family quarrels into moral thrillersAsghar Farhadi's films rarely involve villains. A couple argues over a divorce, a holiday trip goes wrong, a stranger's attack unsettles a marriage, and the audience is left unsur…
Ash is far more than just the grey, dusty remnants of a dying fire.Beyond its reputation as waste, ash is a complex chemical reservoir. From fertilizing ancient forests to serving as a potent, alkaline cleaning agent, this mineral-rich residue ac…
Ash wood still frames Morgan sports cars, yet the trees face a double threatAsh is tough and springy enough for tool handles, Fender guitar bodies and even the frames of Morgan sports cars. That same wood is now under siege: a beetle from Asia threatens s…