Let's Talk About Food
Kids Life
Caitie is curious! She's asking her friends of all ages and abilities about what foods they like to eat...and what foods they DON'T.
You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?
Adults Life
Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?
Is Co-Sleeping REALLY Dangerous?
Adults Life
If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, AKA co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more complicated than you might think.
Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!
Adults Life
Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.
Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible
Adults Life
Democracy might be mathematically impossible
The Fastest Ant on Earth | Earth's Great Seasons | BBC Earth
Adults Life
With extra long legs to raise their bodies above the hot ground and silver hair to reflect the sun, silver ants are built for life in the desert. But even they have limits, and being the fastest ant on Earth comes in handy when you have to race to beat the heat.
Why There Are No King Bees
Adults Life
Beehives always have a queen, who is the mother of the entire hive. But have you ever wondered, what happened to the king, if there was ever any? Can a male bee become a king?
These Animals Actually LIKE Getting Caught
Adults Life
Even when animal traps are humane, it seems pretty obvious that animals wouldn't want to get caught.
The weirdest (and coolest) tongues in the animal kingdom
Adults Life
Explore the incredible variety of tongues in the animal kingdom, and find out how different species utilize the appendage to survive.
ALL Plants Have Color Vision?!
Adults Life
Plants can tell when competitors are nearby because they can see them.
Meet the wolverine | National Geographic
Adults Life
Get familiar with the largest member of the weasel family, the wolverine.
My Search for Proof Aliens Exist | Avi Loeb | TED
Adults Life
Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven't dedicated the proper resources.
A Breathtaking Swarm of 100 Million Butterflies | Earth's Great Seasons | BBC Earth
Adults Life
Deep in the forests of Mexico, millions of monarch butterflies spend their winter sheltered from the cold. Once spring arrives, it is time for them to awaken and take to the skies, in what is truly an amazing spectacle.
12 traits emotionally intelligent people share
Adults Life
Sure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
This Animal Lays Eggs AND Has Live Young
Adults Life
You might think that an animal either lays eggs or has live young. But these species prove it's a lot more complicated than that.
Watch this Octopus Devour Crabs as It Jumps in the Water
Adults Life
Octopuses are amazing creatures and use some of the most fascinating techniques to capture their prey.
The Last 6 Decades of AI — and What Comes Next | Ray Kurzweil | TED
Adults Life
How will AI improve our lives in the years to come?
Food Sustainability Around The World | Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted | National Geographic
Adults Life
Sustainability comes in many forms and is key to living in harmony with the world around us. Join Chef Gordon Ramsay this International Sustainable Gastronomy Day and discover more about sustainable food practices around the world.
These Iguanas Have An Unusual Mating Tactic
Adults Life
Crested iguanas were discovered on Fiji in 1979, and since then we've learned a lot about their behaviour, including their strange mating rituals. But how exactly did they end up on such a remote island in the first place?
Why Monkeys Can Only Count To Four
Adults Life
There’s an island in the Caribbean where David used to perform magic tricks for monkeys.
The Science of Going Viral
Adults Life
When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.