How we found the giant squid
AdultsAnimalsWorldEnvironment...Humankind has been looking for the giant squid (Architeuthis) since we first started taking pictures underwater. But the elusive deep-sea predator could never be caught on film. Oceanographer and inventor Edith Widder shares the key insight that helped to capture the squid on camera for the first time.
25 Mind Boggling Facts About Our World
AdultsScienceWorldFactsDid you know that in all of history men have only mined two Olympic sized swimming pools worth of gold? Or that frogs use their eyeballs to swallow? If you did...congratulations, you're pretty smart. If not, read on because these 25 mind boggling facts about our world will probably change the way you see some things.
Explore the Galapagos' biodiversity with Street View
AdultsTravelWorldNature...This week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin's first exploration of the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet, with species that have remarkably adapted to their environment. Through observing the animals, Darwin made key insights that informed his theory of evolution. Here's a short documentary that captures the 10-day expedition: More info
Drone's eye view of Burning Man 2013
AdultsFilmWorldTechnology...Some daytime scenes from around the playa at Burning Man 2013. Be sure to watch in HD at full screen for maximum awesomeness!
European Landmarks At Night
AdultsCitiesTravelWorld...Nightvision is a celebration of the brilliance and diversity of architecture found across Europe. Over the course of three months I journeyed with a friend through 36 cities in 21 countries with the ambition of capturing some of the greatest European structures in a new and unique way. Comprised of thousands of carefully taken photographs, strung together and stabilized in post-production, Nightvision aims to inspire appreciation for these man-made landmarks.
There is a city
AdultsCitiesHistoryWorldOnce a year on august 1st, the people of Warsaw pay hommage to the fallen heroes that fought for freedom in 1944 during the Warsaw Uprising. The biggest rebellion against German Nazi occupation during WWII cost over 200 000 lives and destruction of the capital.
Isolated tribe man meets modern tribe man for the first time
AdultsHumanSocietyCulture...In the XXI century the team of Jean-Pierre Dutilleaux explorer and ethnographer had the privilege to contact in 1998, after many obstacles, with Los Toulambis a tribe that had never seen a white man, or had been involved with the outside world.
ETNZ- LV Race 3: Finally someone to race against
AdultsSportsWorldEntertainmentFinally today Emirates Team New Zealand got to race another boat in the Louis Vuitton Cup, lining up against Luna Rossa. It was a comprehensive win. The team put on a flawless display of boat handling in the breeze that peaked at just under 20 knots.
The Global Impact Challenge - A better world, faster.
AdultsSocietyWorldTechnology...The Global Impact Challenge supports British non-profits using tech to tackle the world's toughest problems.
Coca-Cola Small World Machines - Bringing India & Pakistan Together
AdultsFoodMarketingSociety...In March 2013, Coca-Cola set out to break down barriers and create a simple moment of connection between two nations -- India and Pakistan. The initiative "Small World Machines" provided a live communications portal between people in India and Pakistan and showed that what unites us is stronger than what sets us apart. The key to engaging with each other through the machines was simple: people in India and Pakistan could complete a task, like touching hands, drawing peace, love, and happiness symbols -- together.
ELYSIUM - Official Trailer
AdultsFilmMarketingEntertainment...Made by the creators of district 9 ELYSIUM looks to be the next world conflict thriller.