When Tree Planting Goes Wrong
AdultsEducationFactsNatureEnvironmentEcology... Special thanks to the Society for Ecological Restoration and its global partners for their support during this production; and to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which is part of the United Nations Environment Program.
What causes cavities? - Mel Rosenberg
AdultsEducationHealthHumanScienceHistory... 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.
Veggie Pasta Megamix | Jamie Oliver
AdultsFamilyFilmFoodCooking... Sharing a little love this week to all those vegetarian pasta lovers, we've delved into the archives to find Jamie's very best vegetarian pasta recipes.
The 3 Reasons This Tree Has Lived 5000 Years
AdultsHistoryLifeNatureScienceEnvironment... 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
AdultsHistoryHumanLifePsychology... Explore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if there’s a specific age at which we reach maturity.
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
AdultsEducationHumanScienceLanguageCulture... There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures.
How Can We Store Renewable Energy?
AdultsConstructionScienceTechnologyEnvironmentEnergy... Decarbonizing our power production is vitally important if we want to curtail climate change, but there are some major logistical issues we’re going to have to overcome before we can do that.
Playtime for Young Kea Birds | Frozen Planet II | BBC Earth
AdultsAnimalsLifeNature For these young Kea birds, there is always time to play. This apparently carefree behaviour helps establish long-lasting relationships between the youngsters, and even diffuses tension.
How Giraffes are Fed at Disney's Animal Kingdom
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureEntertainment... It's another beautiful morning at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and it's time to visit the giraffes! Come along as the staff make sure the giraffes are well fed.
Primitive Technology: Cane Water Filter/Siphon
AdultsConstructionEducationNatureDIYHow-toScience... I made a water filter from cane that siphons clean water from a dirty water while simultaneously using the xylem present in the the cane as a filter.
Epic Grilled Chicken & Avocado Sandwich | Jamie Oliver
AdultsFamilyFilmFoodCooking... Prepare to wow with this epic sandwich that’s made for sharing. Filled with layer upon layer of amazing flavour and texture, including griddled chicken, veg, and avocado, plus a creamy sauce for dipping, this is seriously good picnic food.
Why Do Heart Attacks Cause *Arm* Pain?
AdultsHealthHumanScience When the brain receives pain from an internal organ, it often projects the pain in the wrong place because of the way sensory nerve paths converge.
Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little
AdultsHumanPsychologySelf What makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are.
How This Chalk Artist Creates Illusions on Pavement | Obsessed | WIRED
AdultsArtConstructionCreativity "Everything we think is real is, in some way, an illusion." Former NASA illustrator Kurt Wenner makes incredible, brain-busting chalk illusions. His works start with diligent planning, beginning with pencil and paper.
Saving Wild Salmon Populations
AdultsAnimalsHistoryHumanEnvironmentWildlifeFilm... 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.
The Science Behind James Cameron’s Avatar
AdultsCreativityMediaTechnologyScienceFilmEnvironment... James Cameron is diving into the deep: this time, into the oceans of an alien world. The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.
Slow Roasted Lamb | Jamie Oliver
AdultsFamilyFilmFoodCooking... This recipe is from Jamie's cookbook, Together. Boning stuffing and rolling the lamb means all the amazing flavours infiltrates the meat and vice versa.
How To Terraform Mars - WITH LASERS
AdultsDesignScienceSpaceFuture... Mars is a disappointing hellhole lacking practically everything we need to stay alive. It looks like we’ll only ever have small crews spend a miserable time hidden underground.