More ice is about to break off of Antarctica - and it's what scientists feared most
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The giant crack that's been racing across Antarctica Larsen C ice shelf finally met its breaking point between July 10 and 12. The result was an iceberg the size of Delaware and weighing a trillion metric tons.
The History of Hong Kong
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Its name means "fragrant harbor" in Chinese, but it could also mean city of change. This is the story of Hong Kong.
What Would Happen in an Apocalypse... According to Science
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Most people think the apocalypse would bring violence, crime, and selfishness. But according to scientists, that's just not realistic.
Overpopulation - The Human Explosion Explained
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In a very short amount of time the human population exploded and is still growing very fast. Will this lead to the end of our civilization?
The ferocious predatory dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara - Nizar Ibrahim
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In Cretaceous times (around 100 million years ago), North Africa was home to a huge river system and a bizarre menagerie of giant prehistoric predators -- including the Spinosaurus, a dinosaur even more fearsome than the Tyrannosaurus rex. Nizar Ibrahim uses paleontological and geological data to reconstruct this "River of Giants" in surprising detail.
Wait... Is China Really the Leader in Green Energy?
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With plans to pull out of the Paris climate deal, the US is quickly falling behind in the race for clean energy. So who's winning?
What if the Earth were Hollow?
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What if there were a tunnel through the middle of the earth and you jumped in?
Thin underwater cables hold the internet. See a map of them all.
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Your internet isn't just underwater. It's also covered in Vaseline.
Amazing Images of a Changing Earth
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Incredible before-and-after satellite images of our dynamic planet.
The History and Future of Everything -- Time
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Time makes sense in small pieces. But when you look at huge stretches of time, it's almost impossible to wrap your head around things. So we teamed up with the awesome blog "Wait but Why" and made this video to help you putting things in perspective with some infographics!
Earth's Flag Is a Reminder That We're in This Together
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Earth has a flag... and its story will move you.
Earth's Magnetic Field Is Going To Flip, Here's How We Know
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Scientists are using clues from ancient artifacts to help them predict the future of the magnetic field.
Discovery VR - Japan
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From sushi to samurai, misty mountains to modern metropolises, and prayer ceremonies to pop concerts, explore the compelling contrasts of Japan in 360-degree video on Discovery VR.
The Ocean Holds Enough Uranium To Power The Planet For 10,000 Years
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Stanford University researchers have found a new way to extract particles of Uranium from seawater. Could this bring us closer to sustainable nuclear power?
GoPro: The 12-Year Old Record Breaking Mountain Climber - Tyler Armstrong
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Tyler Armstrong's dream is to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountain on each continent, and at only 12 he has already summited Aconcagua, Mount Elbrus and Kilimanjaro. After being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest because of his age, he started preparing to climb Mount Denali to prove that he is able to conquer the world's most extreme terrain.
Images of Our Changing Earth
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Amazing before and after satellite images taken from the International Space Station show how quickly our dynamic, but fragile planet can change.
Top 10 Countries at Recycling
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The ten countries that recycle the highest proportion of their municipal waste.
Why Earth Is A Prison and How To Escape It
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We are trapped on earth. Controlled by an ancient debt to the universe...
What If We Have A Nuclear War?
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What would happen if a nuclear weapon was dropped near you?