Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
Adults History
Science
Technology
The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.
Your Immune System
Kids Biology
Health
Science
Watch the video to learn how our immune system works and what are the three types of immunity that protect us each and every day.
Why Do We Get Goosebumps?
Youth Biology
Human
Science
We've all been there when it gets a bit chilly and you end up with goosebumps. But have you ever wondered why and how we get them?
Psychiatrists Can't Agree About This New Disorder
Adults Health
Human
Psychology
Prolonged grief disorder recently debuted in both of the two manuals that clinicians use to diagnose psychological conditions. But the DSM and the ICD don't completely agree on what it is.
How To Draw: Snowboarding Snowman
Kids Art
Creativity
How-to
Today, we're learning how to draw a cute snowman (or should we say snowperson) snowboarding.
Why Do Reindeer Eyes Change Colour?
Youth Animals
Facts
Science
Reindeer eyes have the remarkable ability to change colour throughout the year. Dr. Natalie Cooper tells us more.
Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans
Adults Food
World
Dig into how rice became a staple in the world’s diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.
Experiencing the Rich History and Food of Canada's Season of Bounty
Adults Film
Food
Media
Nat Geo Photographer Matthieu Paley heads to the Maritime Provinces and Quebec in Canada during the season of bounty to connect with the land and rich history through people and food.
Polar Bear Hokey Pokey
Kids Fun
Movement
Music
Join the Fun with the Polar Bear Hokey Pokey! Watch as these adorable kids put their paws in and shake it all about.
How Do We Keep Life's Jenga Tower From Toppling?
Youth Ecology
Nature
World
In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll see how conservation biology aims to restore habitat and preserve biodiversity.
Jamie's Hug in a Mug | Microwave Mug Cake | Jamie Oliver
Adults Family
Film
Food
Something different for the new year, a delicious dessert bigging up the microwave; this is my very own homemade mug cake, cooked in minutes!
Penguins
Kids Animals
Facts
Nature
Squeaks and Jessi are learning all about the animals that live at the bottom of the world, including penguins - emperor penguins, macaroni penguins, and more.
Plant Your Pants?!?
Youth How-to
Nature
Science
Shanequa went to meet some young science investigators to find out how a big pair of pants has been used for an experiment to check the quality of soil at a farm.
Do Gut Microbes Control Your Personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe | TED
Adults Biology
Health
Human
Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders.
The Rainiest Place On Earth
Adults Science
Weather
Huge thanks to Okouchi-San and Dr. Sakai and everyone at NIED and the Large Scale Rainfall Simulator for their time, expertise and access to this amazing facility.
The Best Seat
Kids Books
Reading
Relationships
The Best Seat is a story of an unlikely duo finding common ground, learning to share, and forging a new friendship through shared experiences.
Macronutrients
Youth Facts
Food
Health
The goal for today is to describe the role of macronutrients and identify some of the healthiest sources for each.
Baby Tamarin Tries to Escape Ocelot
Adults Animals
Life
Nature
An ocelot is only twice the size of a house cat, but to these tiny tamarins it's a giant. It could kill each of them with a single bite!
Let's Learn Winter Sports
Kids How-to
Movement
Sports
Join Caitie as she tries skiing, ice skating, and her favourite activity of all, snowshoeing.
Sea Otters Holding Hands
Youth Animals
Nature
Sea otters face great danger in the open ocean; can this family brave the waves and stick together?