Secrets of the Elephants
Adults Film
Life
Nature
Natalie Portman narrates the upcoming four-part series where the secret lives of elephants are revealed. Executive produced by James Cameron, “Secrets of the Elephants” premieres Friday, April 21 on National Geographic.
When Tree Planting Goes Wrong
Adults Education
Facts
Nature
Special thanks to the Society for Ecological Restoration and its global partners for their support during this production; and to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which is part of the United Nations Environment Program.
What causes cavities? - Mel Rosenberg
Adults Education
Health
Human
When a team of archeologists recently came across some 15,000-year-old human remains, they made an interesting discovery: the teeth of those ancient humans were riddled with holes.
The Race to Save Big Cats | National Geographic
Adults Animals
Life
World
Paid Content for DHL. Cheetahs are in a race for survival.
Veggie Pasta Megamix | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
Sharing a little love this week to all those vegetarian pasta lovers, we've delved into the archives to find Jamie's very best vegetarian pasta recipes.
The 3 Reasons This Tree Has Lived 5000 Years
Adults History
Life
Nature
Methuselah’s environment lacks nutrients, water, and oxygen. In other words, it’s the perfect place to grow very very old.
When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell
Adults History
Human
Life
Explore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if there’s a specific age at which we reach maturity.
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
Adults Education
Human
Science
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures.
How Can We Store Renewable Energy?
Adults Construction
Science
Technology
Decarbonizing our power production is vitally important if we want to curtail climate change, but there are some major logistical issues we’re going to have to overcome before we can do that.
Playtime for Young Kea Birds | Frozen Planet II | BBC Earth
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
For these young Kea birds, there is always time to play. This apparently carefree behaviour helps establish long-lasting relationships between the youngsters, and even diffuses tension.
How Giraffes are Fed at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
It's another beautiful morning at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and it's time to visit the giraffes! Come along as the staff make sure the giraffes are well fed.
Primitive Technology: Cane Water Filter/Siphon
Adults Construction
Education
Nature
I made a water filter from cane that siphons clean water from a dirty water while simultaneously using the xylem present in the the cane as a filter.
Epic Grilled Chicken & Avocado Sandwich | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
Prepare to wow with this epic sandwich that’s made for sharing. Filled with layer upon layer of amazing flavour and texture, including griddled chicken, veg, and avocado, plus a creamy sauce for dipping, this is seriously good picnic food.
Why Do Heart Attacks Cause *Arm* Pain?
Adults Health
Human
Science
When the brain receives pain from an internal organ, it often projects the pain in the wrong place because of the way sensory nerve paths converge.
How to deal with rejection
Adults Human
Psychology
Science
Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience.
The Stickiest Non-Sticky Material
Adults Animals
Nature
Science
Adhesives based on gecko skin can hold huge weights – without sticking to anything.
Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little
Adults Human
Psychology
Self
What makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are.
How This Chalk Artist Creates Illusions on Pavement | Obsessed | WIRED
Adults Art
Construction
Creativity
"Everything we think is real is, in some way, an illusion." Former NASA illustrator Kurt Wenner makes incredible, brain-busting chalk illusions. His works start with diligent planning, beginning with pencil and paper.
Saving Wild Salmon Populations
Adults Animals
History
Human
In her film 'Salmon Reflection' Norwegian and Unangax̂ filmmaker Anna Hoover explores the effects of a changing world on the communities of Bristol Bay, one of the last surviving wild salmon ecosystems.
The Science Behind James Cameron’s Avatar
Adults Creativity
Media
Technology
James Cameron is diving into the deep: this time, into the oceans of an alien world. The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.
Slow Roasted Lamb | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
This recipe is from Jamie's cookbook, Together. Boning stuffing and rolling the lamb means all the amazing flavours infiltrates the meat and vice versa.