How Bees Can See the Invisible
AdultsAnimalsNatureBiology...Feeding and fertilizing. Bees are amazing social insects, and their relationship with flowers is one of nature's coolest examples of "mutualism". It got me wondering: How do bees see the world? Enjoy this look at how bees see in ultraviolet and even sense electric fields!
The Science and Beauty of Auroras
AdultsScienceWorldSpace...Space might seem like an empty place, but the area surrounding Earth is constantly being bombarded by waves of charged particles released by the Sun: The solar wind. Luckily, thanks to Earth's swirling, molten core (and the magnetic field it provides), we are protected from this planet-sterilizing onslaught like an invisible force field.
Lyrebird
AdultsAnimalsTechnologyNature...This Bird Can Mimic Laser Gun Sounds And It's Very Impressive
Life by the Numbers
AdultsAnimalsBiologyNature...There are now more than 7 billion human beings on Earth, and that got me wondering: How successful are we compared to other species? I take a look at out how our numbers stack up to some other domains of life. It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!
When The Lion Sees Its Rescuer
AdultsAnimalsHumanRelationships...Lions aren't that cruel. They know how to show their gratitude.
Volcano Eruption in Papua New Guinea
AdultsEnvironmentNatureNatural Disasters...Australian tourists Linda and Philip McNamara filmed the eruption of Papua New Guinean volcano, Mount Tavurvur, on August 29. You can literally see the shockwave!
This Man Takes A Tree Trunk And Turns It Into Something Really Awesome
AdultsArtNatureCreativityThis man re-uses wood that has been cut down and turns it into a beautiful lampshade.
Watch The World's Most Polite Birds Wait In Line To Greet A Potential Mate
AdultsAnimalsNatureBiologyInstead of fighting it out with one another for a mate's affection, Blue manakins give each other a fair shot and let the lady decided. When a female manakin is feeling amorous, males will form an orderly little line in front of her, taking turns to introduce themselves and to put their colorful foliage on display.