Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to...

Parasitic worms date back thousands of years, causing diseases that limit human potential. But today, effective treatment against them requires just a few pills, taken once or twice a year. With 1.7 billion people at risk of infection,...

We use computers for all kinds of things, like talking to our friends, doing our homework, and watching SciShow Kids! But have you ever wondered how computers can do all of this cool stuff?

We seem to have no problem penalizing patients for being unhealthy (see our episode on wellness programs). But we rarely consider paying patients to be healthier. Why is that? The NEJM has a study to change your mind.

How Would Republican Plans for Medicaid Block Grants Actually Work? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.

From 2009 onward, federal policy about sex education tended to favor an evidence based approach. If a sex education program worked, and was supported by rigorous evidence, the federal government would potentially back it. This was true...

The Trump administration announced its intent to stop making risk adjustment payments to insurers on the ACA marketplaces.

Trump's White House commission on opioid abuse recently released recommendations on dealing with the opioid epidemic. The report was notably short on ideas for preventing opioid abuse in the first place. That is not because there are no...

Open source software allows users to access and modify the source code, fostering collaboration and innovation within the community. While it may lack user-friendliness and dedicated technical support, open source options like...

This video explains the fundamental concepts of hardware and software in the context of computers and smartphones. It highlights how hardware refers to the physical components of a device, while software instructs these components on...

Learn how to speed up your computer by managing startup apps. Discover how to identify and disable unnecessary applications that may be slowing down your system. With simple steps and tools like the Task Manager or system settings, you...

People with disabilities can have a hard time learning or fitting in. If people aren't properly informed or educated they may not understand this lifestyle. People with Down syndrome need special attention to help them learn and...

Howcast - See something interesting while watching a C-SPAN video and want others to see it, too? C-SPAN makes it easy to clip the exact portion you want, and share it with friends or embed it on a website or blog. Just follow these...

Howcast - C-SPAN, the cable network that covers Congress and public policy in Washington and around the country, now gives you free online access to its video dating back to 1987 with its new Video Library. Here's a crash course in...

Howcast - Learn how to get hypnosis training from clinical hypnotherapist Debbie Catz in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to become a hypnotist from clinical hypnotherapist Debbie Catz in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to use a midi controller or USB controller in this Howcast DJ video with Rock and Soul DJ School.

Howcast - Learn how to choose DJ software in this Howcast DJ video with Rock and Soul DJ School.

Howcast - Learn how to choose a DJ rig or setup in this Howcast DJ video with Rock and Soul DJ School.

Howcast - Learn about digital photography editing software from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.

Howcast - Learn how to get the most out of an exercise bike from certified personal trainer Max Tapper in this Howcast gym workout video.

Howcast - Learn about Stephanie Coburn and Doug Oldiges, two of Howcast's running experts, in this video.

Howcast - Learn about opportunities to volunteer your skills in a foreign country. Sponsors include government agencies, charitable and religious non-profit organizations, and university programs.

Howcast - If you want to hone your craft and further your career, a Master of Fine Arts degree may be something you should pursue.