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GoPro: Climate Change and the Optimistic Future

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Professor Richard Muller, of Berkeley Earth Foundation, discusses his views on climate change and how he hopes we can leave a better planet for our children.

What Happens If All The Bees Die?

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Will we go extinct if the bees all die?

Rainworks

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Peregrine Church creates street art that only shows up when it rains. Hidden when dry, these messages or images appear on sidewalks all over Seattle and are meant to brighten your day, even when it's gray and rainy!

Snowboarder Builds His Amazing Tiny House In The Mountain, And It's Absolutely Beautiful

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Pro-snowboarder, Mike Basich, tours his self-built 225 square foot home in the middle of his 40 acre snow covered property near Truckee, CA - and shows how being close to nature drives his most creative decisions.

China Builds This 57-Storey Skyscraper In Just 19 Days?

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Speed to Reach a Bluer Sky with energy efficiency, material economy, cohesive community. Broad Sustainable Building is a Modular Factory Built Product.

How tsunamis work - Alex Gendler

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The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph -- a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes of these towering terrors and explains how scientists are seeking to reduce their destruction in the future.

What If Humans Disappeared?

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If we suddenly disappeared, what would happen to our planet?

Deep ocean mysteries and wonders

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In the deepest, darkest parts of the oceans are ecosystems with more diversity than a tropical rainforest. Taking us on a voyage into the ocean -- from the deepest trenches to the remains of the Titanic -- marine biologist David Gallo explores the wonder and beauty of marine life.

Hydrogen cars: Ready for the roads?

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The technology for vehicles powered by fuel cells is established, and is set for market. However, the biggest challenge will be to make sure the fuel is available when the cars are available.

How big is the ocean?

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While the Earth's oceans are known as five separate entities, there is really only one ocean. So, how big is it? As of 2013, it takes up 71% of the Earth, houses 99% of the biosphere, and contains some of Earth's grandest geological features. Scott Gass reminds us of the influence humans have on the ocean and the influence it has on us.

Myths and misconceptions about evolution

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How does evolution really work? Actually, not how some of our common evolutionary metaphors would have us believe. For instance, it's species, not individual organisms, that adapt to produce evolution, and genes don't "want" to be passed on -- a gene can't want anything at all! Alex Gendler sets the record straight on the finer points of evolution.

Peru Is Now Giving Free Solar Power To Its 2 Million Poorest Citizens

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Off-grid solar panels are bringing electricity to Andean villages as part of a 15-year plan to provide Peru's vast countryside with electricity.

Walking on beautiful clean ice in Slovakian Mountains

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Me and my friend walking on frozen mountain lake in High Tatras Mountains in Slovakia.

Where Do Birds Go In Winter?

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As winter approaches, V-shaped flocks glide overhead as the world's birds begin their long treks to warmer climates. Humans used to have some pretty crazy theories about where birds went for winter, like the moon, or to the bottom of the ocean.

Climate Science: What You Need To Know

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Learn the basic science of climate change in 24 easy steps.

Haunting Drone Footage Captures Views Of "The Abandoned City Chernobyl" That Is Left To Decay

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Chernobyl is one of the most interesting and dangerous places I've been. The nuclear disaster, which happened in 1986; the year after I was born, had an effect on so many people, including my family when we lived in Italy. The nuclear dust clouds swept westward towards us. The Italian police went round and threw away all the local produce and my mother rushed out to purchase as much tinned milk as possible to feed me, her infant son.

What's The Deadliest Animal In The World?

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The Deadliest Animal In The World.

Watch One Of The World's Largest Solar Farms Get Built

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When complete, the 550-megawatt Topaz Solar Farms will have more than 8 million modules installed. The project will cover 4,700 acres in San Luis Obispo County and will provide enough electricity equivalent to powering more than 180,000 average California households.

How Tall Can Mountains Be?

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What is the maximum height for a mountain on Earth!? And why?

Will Marshall: Tiny satellites show us the Earth as it changes in near-real-time

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Satellite imaging has revolutionized our knowledge of the Earth, with detailed images of nearly every street corner readily available online. But Planet Labs' Will Marshall says we can do better and go faster - by getting smaller. He introduces his tiny satellites - no bigger than 10 by 10 by 30 centimeters - that, when launched in a cluster, provide high-res images of the entire planet, updated daily.

Why Do Rivers Curve?

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MinuteEarth provides an energetic and entertaining view of trends in earth's environment -- in just a few minutes!