Why is the Sky Any Color?
AdultsScienceWorldNature...It's a question that you'd think kids have been asking for thousands of years, but it might not be that old at all. The ancient Greek poet Homer never used a word for blue in The Odyssey or The Iliad, because blue is one of the last colors that cultures pick out a word for.
The Science and Beauty of Auroras
AdultsScienceWorldSpace...Space might seem like an empty place, but the area surrounding Earth is constantly being bombarded by waves of charged particles released by the Sun: The solar wind. Luckily, thanks to Earth's swirling, molten core (and the magnetic field it provides), we are protected from this planet-sterilizing onslaught like an invisible force field.
Lyrebird
AdultsAnimalsTechnologyNature...This Bird Can Mimic Laser Gun Sounds And It's Very Impressive
Life by the Numbers
AdultsAnimalsBiologyNature...There are now more than 7 billion human beings on Earth, and that got me wondering: How successful are we compared to other species? I take a look at out how our numbers stack up to some other domains of life. It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!
Norwegian Landscape
AdultsEnvironmentFilmNature...This Norwegian Time-Lapse Showcases The Country's Landscape And It's Gorgeous
When The Lion Sees Its Rescuer
AdultsAnimalsHumanRelationships...Lions aren't that cruel. They know how to show their gratitude.
Volcano Eruption in Papua New Guinea
AdultsEnvironmentNatureNatural Disasters...Australian tourists Linda and Philip McNamara filmed the eruption of Papua New Guinean volcano, Mount Tavurvur, on August 29. You can literally see the shockwave!
This Man Takes A Tree Trunk And Turns It Into Something Really Awesome
AdultsArtNatureCreativityThis man re-uses wood that has been cut down and turns it into a beautiful lampshade.
Watch The World's Most Polite Birds Wait In Line To Greet A Potential Mate
AdultsAnimalsNatureBiologyInstead of fighting it out with one another for a mate's affection, Blue manakins give each other a fair shot and let the lady decided. When a female manakin is feeling amorous, males will form an orderly little line in front of her, taking turns to introduce themselves and to put their colorful foliage on display.
Inside the ant colony
AdultsAnimalsNatureSociety...Ants have one of the most complex social organizations in the animal kingdom; they live in structured colonies that contain different types of members who perform specific roles. Sound familiar? Deborah M. Gordon explains the way these incredible creatures mate, communicate and source food, shedding light on how their actions can mimic and inform our own behavior.
Kayakers Lifted Out of Water: 'We're on Top of the Whale!'
AdultsAnimalsNatureSports...The kayakers were paddling through a marine sanctuary near Puerto Madryn as they reached a pod of whales. They were surrounded ever so calmly, then hoisted onto the back of a whale. The duo captured the event on a GoPro camera and uploaded the incredible footage to YouTube.