Myths and misconceptions about evolution
Adults EnvironmentHow 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.
Where Do Birds Go In Winter?
Adults EnvironmentAs 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.
Why Do Rivers Curve?
Adults EnvironmentMinuteEarth provides an energetic and entertaining view of trends in earth's environment -- in just a few minutes!
Norwegian Landscape
Adults EnvironmentThis Norwegian Time-Lapse Showcases The Country's Landscape And It's Gorgeous
Volcano Eruption in Papua New Guinea
Adults EnvironmentAustralian tourists Linda and Philip McNamara filmed the eruption of Papua New Guinean volcano, Mount Tavurvur, on August 29. You can literally see the shockwave!
Magnificent Giant Tree: Sequoia in a Snowstorm
Adults EnvironmentThe worlds second-largest know tree, the president, in sequoia National Park is photographed by national geographic magazine photographer Michael "nick" Nichols.
How Wolves Change Rivers
Adults EnvironmentWhen wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable "trophic cascade" occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains in this movie remix.
Coke Can Getting Swallowed By Lava
Adults EnvironmentThis is what happens when a coke can meets some flowing lava.
How we found the giant squid
Adults EnvironmentHumankind 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.
Helicopter Harvesting Christmas Tree Like A Boss
Adults EnvironmentHelicopter pilot Dan Clark harvests Christmas trees with crazy speed at Noble Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Oregon.
Sleeping hummingbird "snores" in Peru
Adults EnvironmentA female Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis) sleeps in Peru.
Hand Feeding & Playing With A Friendly Platypus
Adults EnvironmentThis beautiful platypus loved playing in the water and loved a tickle! She was so friendly and ate food right out of my hand!
TED - Underwater astonishments
Adults EnvironmentDavid Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square's worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean.
Giant Ant Hill Excavated
Adults EnvironmentA giant ant colony is pumped full of concrete, then excavated to reveal the complexity of its inner structure.
FLIP marine research vessel
Adults EnvironmentThe FLIP (FLoating Instrument Platform) is a research vessel that can rotate to a vertical position. It is currently owned by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Ron Finley A guerrilla gardener in South Central LA
Adults EnvironmentRon Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in a community where "the drive-thrus are killing more people than the drive-bys."