In this animation we explore why young men seem to be disinterested in marriage. We also trace the roots of monogamy, take a quick tour of the history of marriage and weigh the PROs & CONs. If you know someone who could benefit from...

This video explains the theory of evolution through natural selection, as proposed by Charles Darwin in 1859. It explores how organisms adapt and change over time through genetic mutations and environmental pressures, leading to the...

The Spanish Flu was one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever seen – so how was one sleepy Colorado town able to escape unscathed?

Take back your ethical effectiveness and get your priorities straight by learning real and specific problems that prevent people from behaving ethically and then learn practical steps to overcome them. This is the fifth part of a...

Learn about the different kinds of memories we form and a few tricks you can use to better remember things in the future.

This live-action video program is about the word adapt. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adapt through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...

Our bodies have a system in place which enables us to react really quickly, called reflex reactions. Reflex reactions are immediate, unconscious responses to a stimulus that provides us with protection and aids survival. When your safety...

This video tells the inspiring story of Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, who took on the role of CEO at LEGO during a time of crisis. Facing declining sales and massive debt, Knudstorp made tough decisions to streamline operations, reduce costs,...

This video provides a concise explanation of what fire is, how it is formed through a chemical reaction, and its various uses and effects. It highlights the importance of fire for survival, its historical significance, and how it can be...

This video explores the relationship between the mind and the heart in decision-making and the role of emotions in our lives. It discusses how emotions serve a purpose in survival and how the brain processes and responds to emotional...

This video explains the Big Five personality traits theory and how each trait affects the way people react in a survival situation. It also introduces the opposite traits possessed by five pirates. The video encourages viewers to think...

It presents arguments for conservation of biodiversity including narrowly utilitarian, broadly utilitarian and ethical reasons. It also describes in-situ and ex-situ conservations methods.

This live-action video program is about the word hibernation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word hibernation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...

This video explains the concept of camouflage in animals. It how they use biochromes and physical structures to blend into their surroundings, allowing animals to avoid attacks and increase their chances of survival. It explores...

Around 10,000 years ago, humans started transitioning from hunting and gathering to the more settled life of farming. Fertile land enabled farmers to grow enough food for a growing population, and nearby rivers provided transportation...

This video explores the concept of camouflage in animals and how it helps them survive in nature. It explains the different ways animals blend into their surroundings, such as matching their background or having special designs on their...

This live-action video program is about the word consumer. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word consumer through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

We touched upon sexual selection when we learned about natural selection. Essentially when there is a variance in the reproductive success of a particular sex for a given species, secondary sex characteristics will develop in that...

After going through Darwin's work, it's time to get up to speed on our current models of evolution. Much of what Darwin didn't know is now known and understood very well, so we can meticulously go through much of the evidence we see for...

Humans, just like most other mammals, display a wide variety of emotional states. But what are emotions? Why do we have them? What purpose do they serve in an evolutionary context? Let's get to the bottom of emotions right now!

Over 2/3rds of the earth is covered in water, but only 2% of that water is pure. As clean drinking water becomes more scarce, you maybe wondering What happens if I drink seawater? Let's first examine how our bodies absorb water. You may...

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote teams up with Año Nuevo Reserve Director, Dr. Patrick Robinson, to assist with his Elephant Seal research for the Costa Lab at the University of California Santa Cruz. Coyote and Dr. Patrick’s...

This live-action video program is about the word Adaptation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Adaptation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...

In nature, all organisms compete with each other for resources in order to survive. Competition between members of the same species is what makes organisms evolve. This theory of competition and ‘survival of the fittest’ is called...