Animals Up Close
AdultsAnimalsMediaNature...In Animals Up Close, wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory travels the world braving extreme environments to reveal the wonders of wildlife in even the most remote of locations. 219 days in the field posed no shortage of challenges for him and his team, but the often unpredictable conditions led to some incredible once-in-a-lifetime animal experiences.
Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
AdultsEducationMediaScience...On June 18th, 2023, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the wreck of the Titanic. Why? This simple experiment that you can do at home demonstrates the terrifying power of the ocean that ultimately ended Titan’s expedition.
How This Guy Became The Best Rock Skipper On The Planet | Obsessed | WIRED
AdultsFunHumanMedia...Kurt Steiner is record holding champion stone skipper—and a master of the physics that underpin the sport. A labor of love that's evolved into a world-class passion, see where Kurt harvests his preferred rocks, the qualities he seeks in them, and each factor he considers in order to throw like a pro.
Real Or Fake?
YouthHow-toInternet CultureLanguage...Maggie showed us three types of misinformation you might find on TikTok and tips for spotting them.
Kung Fu, Star Trek and the Many Paths to Spirituality | Rainn Wilson
AdultsCultureEducationMedia...Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson.
Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic
AdultsMediaNatureTechnology...Executive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.
Why I Cook Meat Straight from the Freezer
AdultsFilmFoodMedia...One of the most annoying and frustrating problems as a home cook, is looking into the fridge on a weeknight and realizing either, the protein you got earlier this week is past the freeze-by date, you have no protein in the first place, or the pack of chicken you threw into the freezer is hours away from being thawed.
The Business Behind Kurzgesagt
AdultsHistoryMediaTechnology...In 2023, Kurzgesagt has existed for 10 years (which is insanely long in internet years).
Truth Decay
AdultsHistoryLifePsychology...Trust is eroding, in part, due to the over-abundance of opinion-based content; we must all develop better tools and habits for consuming information to regain a shared understanding of what is true.