Ecologist Lian Pin Koh makes a persuasive case for using drones to protect the world's forests and wildlife. These lightweight autonomous flying vehicles can track animals in their natural habitat, monitor the health of rainforests, even...

A king cobra has enough venom to kill 10 people in a single bite. Recounting his near-death experience after being bitten by one of these majestic yet deadly snakes, conservationist and TED Fellow Gowri Shankar shares the epiphany he had...

You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...

Plastic is an incredible substance for the economy -- and the worst substance possible for the environment, says entrepreneur Andrew Forrest. In a conversation meant to spark debate, Forrest and head of TED Chris Anderson discuss an...

Picking common and scientific names is a puzzle of taxonomy, and sometimes we end up naming huge frogs "Mountain Chickens". So, let's figure out this puzzle.

Hank comes to you from his inner sanctum of science news to bring you a couple of things you never knew about human origins, the latest from his best friend on Mars, and what you can do to help one of the craziest, greatest people in the...

Over the millennia, every region on Earth has developed its own successful agricultural ecosystem from flat fields of grain and mountainside rice terraces to coastal fish farms and goat herding. Today, we’re going to break down...

In which John Green teaches you about the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, doing business as the VOC, also known as the Dutch East India Company. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dutch managed to dominate world trade, and they did...

In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology,...

Today we're going to take a closer look at ecosystems -- which are communities of living organisms in an area interacting with their environment -- and how this relationship between the amount of energy a place receives and the movement...

When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves up an essential history lesson that explains the absence of Native American culinary traditions across the continent, highlighting why...

Shopping is about more than just what you buy: it's a treasure hunt to discover something new, a negotiation to get a great deal, a time to catch up with friends and family. But for many, online shopping has turned the experience into an...

In which John Green returns to teaching World History! This week, we'll be talking about the idea of civilization, some of the traditional hallmarks of so-called civilization, and why some people would choose to live outside the...

All over the world, beaches look like paradise—but beneath the sand and surf lurk deadly creatures you’d never expect. From venomous stings to lethal strikes, Mark reveals six killers that can turn a dream vacation into your last. Which...

Indonesia, a member of the G20, has the sixteenth-largest economy in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. The economy has been transformed since the country’s independence in 1945. Indonesia has a market capitalist economy with a...

Lying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...

While human civilization was getting started in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, there was also a lot of activity in Asia. The Indus Valley civilization of India and Pakistan as well as Chinese civilization around the Yellow River...

Howcast - Learn five cool facts about monitor lizards aka crocodile monitors from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn five cool facts about frilled dragons, also known as frilled lizards, from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn three cool facts about tokay geckos from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

Check outhref='http://www.GeographyNow.com' target='_bl

ank' rel='nofollow'>out ! You asked for merch so we made it for you!

Become a patron! Donate to help pay for productto

n of GN. You also get...

This video follows a traveler exploring the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam over five days. From sampling local cuisine to visiting temples and experiencing the city's nightlife, the traveler immerses in the culture and traditions...

This video provides a comprehensive overview of Singapore, covering its geography, infrastructure, culture, politics, and diplomatic relations. It explores the unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences in Singaporean music,...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the vital role of boats and ferries in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, from crowded river ferries in Dhaka to powerful longtail boats in Thailand. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel...