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G20 Orchestra: Leading musicians create global sound
Leading musicians from around the world have come together to create a global sound in Indonesia.
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The Extreme Process of Transporting Sugarcane on Dangerous Train Tracks
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about the surprising way Indonesian farmers utilize decades-old trains to transport sugarcane from farm to factory. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....
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Why People Risk Their Lives to Harvest one of the Most Expensive Honey on Earth
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about how Indonesian honey harvesters risk life and limb to reach hives hundreds of feet in the air. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...
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A Day in Life of Honey Harvester Extracting Wild Honey in Extreme Condition
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for the most amazing adventure undertaken by bee harvesters in Indonesia who risk their lives climbing steep and dangerous cliffs in the forest before achieving their goal. Fluctus is a website and...
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Inside Oldest European Foundry Still Producing Gigantic Tower Bells
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a discussion on how, from bells to blades to hammers, global craftsmanship remains both timeless and forward-thinking. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you...
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US President Biden Says, 'Proud Of Stronger-Than-Ever Partnership With Indonesia'
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, saying he will work very hard towards strong cooperation with Washington.
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New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months
Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
Brave Wilderness
Scariest Pig on the Planet! (Bearded Pig of Borneo)
This was the pig encounter of a lifetime! Watch as Mark and the crew explore Bako National Park in Malaysian Borneo, and come face to face with a wild bearded pig while searching for proboscis monkeys!
The Daily Conversation
Where Muslim Populations Are Most Overestimated
People in many countries greatly overestimate the number of Muslims living among them, often due to fear-based news and stereotypes. For example, Americans think 17% of the population is Muslim, when it's actually less than 1%. This...
The Daily Conversation
World's Most Unequal Countries
This video lists the 10 countries where the richest 1% of people control the most wealth, with Russia topping the list. Many of these countries, including the U.S., India, and Brazil, face major inequality problems where a few people...
The Daily Conversation
World's 10 Most Generous Countries
The top ten countries on the World Giving Index, determined by a worldwide poll of three factors: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering. A study by the Charities Aid Foundation.
The Daily Conversation
Manila, Philippines: the World’s Most At-Risk City
Metro Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, has a long history of colonization, war, and natural disasters, making it one of the most vulnerable cities on Earth. Despite its challenges—like traffic, poverty, and floods—the city...
The Daily Conversation
Dhaka, Bangladesh: World's Fastest Growing Megacity
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is the fastest-growing city in the world, fueled by flooding, poverty, and people seeking jobs. It faces huge challenges like overcrowding, unsafe water, weak government services, and rising threats from...
The Daily Conversation
Enhanced Geothermal Systems: a Groundbreaking Clean Energy Source
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) offer a new way to produce clean, always-on energy by drilling deep into the Earth to access heat and create artificial reservoirs. In Utah, a government-backed lab called FORGE is testing this...
The Daily Conversation
Exploring Carbon Pricing Methods
California’s cap-and-trade program is seen as the most successful way to put a price on carbon in the world. It uses a market system where companies buy and sell permits to pollute, but there's a minimum price to keep costs from dropping...
The Daily Conversation
Modern Slavery: The Most-Afflicted Countries
These ten countries have the most people living in modern slavery, or victims of human trafficking.
Brave Wilderness
Bitten by the Biggest Ant in the World!
Watch as Mark and the crew explore the jungles of Borneo in order to find the biggest ant in the world: the Giant Forest Ant! With those massive mandibles and the ability to spray acid, where will it rank on the Brave Wilderness...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by the Rare Mammoth Wasp!
Watch as Mark takes on the first recorded sting from the extremely rare Mammoth Wasp! Where will it land on the Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index? How will the sting compare to the likes of the Bullet Ant, Fire Worm, and Cow Killer?...
Wonderscape
Krakatoa: the Devestating Eruption that Shaped Volcano Research
The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the most powerful and loudest explosions in history, reaching 310 decibels and being heard over 3,000 miles away. The blast triggered massive tsunamis, destroying nearby areas and taking 36,000...
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Exploring Papua New Guinea: Western New Guinea, Spirit Houses, and the Sepic River
Papua New Guinea:"Finally, we will go to one of the largest islands in the world, where a country rich in cultural diversity awaits us, Papua in New Guinea. An island, full of mystery and wonder and one of the least explored places to...
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Sumatra: From Gold to Volcanoes and Beautiful Beaches
Sailing Across the Indian Ocean to Sumatra, Indonesia:We will sail through the Indian Ocean towards Sumatra in Indonesia, there we will find a place of rest in Lake Toba one of the super volcanoes of the world.
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Collaboration to Save Tuna: Indonesian and Japanese Efforts to Preserve a Valuable Resource
This video highlights the collaboration between Japanese buyers and Indonesian fishermen to address the declining tuna population in Indonesian seas. The establishment of a large tuna hatchery in Bali aims to sustain the supply of tuna...
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Only In Indonesia 2 - Tigers Club in Safari Park
Tigers Club in Safari Park:In a safari park, a club welcomes four new Bengal tiger cubs, contributing to the preservation of the species as there are less than 3,000 Bengal tigers left in the wild.