By 2050, Earth’s population is expected to rise to 10 billion, while the

resources on the planet continue to shrink. Researchers in the Netherl
ands
are experimenting with one way to feed more people with less: grow
ing crops...

Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullouss dives into the science behind natural remedies, explaining why the ocean's great (and still largely unexplored) biodiversity is ideal...

Every day, we use materials from the earth without thinking, for free. But what if we had to pay for their true value: would it make us more careful about what we use and what we waste? Think of Pavan Sukhdev as nature's banker --...

As humans, we can perceive less than a ten-trillionth of all light waves. "Our experience of reality," says neuroscientist David Eagleman, "is constrained by our biology." He wants to change that. His research into our brain processes...

(NOTE: This talk was given in 2010, and this field of science has developed quickly since then. Enjoy it as a piece of science history but not as the last word on this topic. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details.) William...

There's a lot we can learn from Mongolian nomads about how to survive in the years to come, says environmental activist Khulan Batkhuyag. Taking us on a journey through the country's stunning rural landscape, she shows how Mongolian...

Jane Goodall hasn't found the missing link, but she's come closer than nearly anyone else. The primatologist says the only real difference between humans and chimps is our sophisticated language. She urges us to start using it to change...

Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get...

Embrace the nature that surrounds you every day!



With technological developments slowly overpowering the growth rate of the human population, it can oftentimes be difficult to separate oneself from the 17 billion mobile...

Exploring Madagascar:Join us on a journey to the unique island of Madagascar in "The World is Yours." Explore its peculiar landscapes, from captivating caverns to pristine beaches, vibrant reefs, and lush forests teeming with exotic...

Hurricanes are the most powerful and destructive storms on the planet. And 2020 surpassed all expectations, becoming the most active hurricane season on record. Have you ever wondered how they form? Or how climate change is affecting...

Kovid Mittall wanders around the town of Gangotri as he prepares to begin a big hike the next day. Mittall is filled with personal reflections on happiness, the beauty of nature, and the importance of acclimatizing to high altitudes....

Permaculture business entrepreneur JR Morgan of Morganic Roots Eco Firm shares his experience of growing a landscape company, and the inspirations and successes he's had.<br/>

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SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) astronomer Jill Tarter describes how we use technology as a proxy for potential alien intelligence, and how our search involves looking for signals that nature doesn't make on her own.

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Presented virtually, the festival highlights Goddard’s achievements over the...

NASA has been on the lookout for any asteroid that could cause our planet harm and, in the thousands of objects found, determined that none poses a threat to Earth.

In this video series, NASA Scientist Jim Garvin highlights his favorite pictures taken throughout the solar system. This episode focuses on images taken by LROC - the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. Jim explains which pictures made...

The First Punic War (Part 2)

Revolutions in satellite capabilities and atmospheric models have resulted in dramatic improvements in hurricane forecasting in the last few decades.



Video credit: NASA's Goddard Space Fli
ght Center
Jefferson...

The Department of Environmental Protection was seen cleaning up the floodwaters.

The nor’easter came less than two months after the passage of Hurricane Erin offshore.

These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, November 27, 2019.