Guy Gets Extremely Close To Lava From An Erupting Volcano
AdultsEnvironmentLifeNatureThe Most Incredible Volcano Video ever shot ! Geoff Mackley, Bradley Ambrose, Nathan Berg, after an epic struggle with the weather for 35 days, we became the first people ever to get this close to Marum Volcano's famed lava lake on Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. Coming within 30 metres of the lava lake down a watercourse, it was possible to stand the heat for only 6 seconds. With Fire Brigade breathing apparatus and heat proof proximity suit it was possible to stand on the very edge and view the incredible show for over 40 minutes.
The secret life of plankton
AdultsEnvironmentNatureNew videography techniques have opened up the oceans' microscopic ecosystem, revealing it to be both mesmerizingly beautiful and astoundingly complex. Marine biologist Tierney Thys teamed with Christian Sardet (CNRS/Tara Oceans), Noe Sardet and Sharif Mirshak to use footage from the Plankton Chronicles project to create a film designed to ignite wonder and curiosity about this hidden world that underpins our own food chain.
GoPro: Lions - The New Endangered Species?
AdultsAnimalsNatureEnvironment...The GoPro production crew journeys to Africa to explore the danger and beauty of Kevin Richardson's passions for lions and their future.
Volcano Eruption
AdultsNatureWorldNatural Disasters...Additional information: Calbuco volcano has 2003 meters height (6572ft). The impressive ashes column you see in the video had a calculated height of 15km (9.3mil), from which you clearly see about 10km (6.2mil) before to get lost inside the atmosphere static zone where the ashes created a huge and dense cloud that now is traveling around the world.
GoPro: Climate Change and the Optimistic Future
AdultsFutureGlobal WarmingNature...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.
Rainworks
AdultsArtWeatherEnvironmentPeregrine 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
AdultsNatureSportsArchitecture...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?
AdultsConstructionGlobal WarmingEngineering...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
AdultsNatureWorldScience...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.
Deep ocean mysteries and wonders
AdultsEcologyEnvironmentNature...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?
AdultsTechnologyTransportationAutomotive...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?
AdultsEcologyNatureEnvironment...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
AdultsEnvironmentHistoryWorld...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
AdultsGlobal WarmingTechnologyEnergy...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.
Where Do Birds Go In Winter?
AdultsAnimalsEcologyEnvironment...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
AdultsGlobal WarmingScienceEnvironmentLearn 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
AdultsFilmGlobal WarmingEnvironment...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.