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The World's Loneliest Tree

YouthHistoryNatureWildlife...
Tucked away in a corner of London's Royal Botanic Gardens, there is a very peculiar plant. It is, in fact, the very last of its kind on Earth.

What causes cavities? - Mel Rosenberg

AdultsEducationHealthHuman...
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 3 Reasons This Tree Has Lived 5000 Years

AdultsHistoryLifeNature...
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

AdultsHistoryHumanLife...
Explore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if there’s a specific age at which we reach maturity.

Ancient Footprints

YouthHistoryWorldScience
Scattered seeds help reveal when ancient humans first left footprints in North America.

Saving Wild Salmon Populations

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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.

Royal Snack Attack: Weird But True!

KidsHistoryHumorCulture
In ancient Egypt, a worker steals a quick lunch break to enjoy a "Weird But True!" forbidden treat.

When Was The Worst Time In History To Die?

AdultsHealthHistoryHuman...
By combining historical demography and epidemiology, we can (sort of) determine how people throughout history have died.

Explore the three main ways viruses can be driven to extinction, and dig into the possibility of COVID-19 dying out.

AdultsHealthHistoryHuman...
Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the observable universe.

I tested the US Military’s secret space weapon

AdultsConstructionHistoryScience...
An engineer came up with a plan to drop tungsten telephone poles from space - the idea has been seriously considered on multiple occasions, so we tested it.

Rescuing Indigenous Knowledge In The Andes To Restore Ecosystems

YouthEnvironmentGlobal WarmingHistory...
Constantino Aucca Chutas has pioneered a community reforestation model driven by local and Indigenous communities, which has led to three million trees being planted in Peru.

Anthropology’s Greatest Hoax

AdultsHistoryHumanScience...
Scientists are sometimes deemed objective observers of the world in which we live, but that’s not entirely true. They’re still human and can find themselves victim to fraudsters just like the lot of us.

Discovering Monet

YouthArtHistory
This video takes an in-depth look at Monet's approach to painting in series, an approach that consumed his later years.

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AdultsHistoryNatureTravel...
Treasure hunting has captured our imaginations for centuries. Draining the oceans reveals the richest wrecks ever found.

Technology Size Comparison

YouthHistoryTechnologyData Science
In this video, we're going to zoom in on the smallest devices and technologies that drive our modern world.

What Is The Best Shape For A Farm?

AdultsCreativityCultureHistory...
The shape of a farm can tell you a surprising amount about the land it's on and the people that use it.

How Paul Cezanne Changed Art

KidsArtCreativityHistory...
Learn all about how his still life paintings broke all the art rules!