Hank briefs us on the current status of the Mars Science Laboratory, and gives us a taste of what we can hope to see coming from it in the next few months, and during the rest of its two year mission.

Jessi and Squeaks talk about some surprise visitors that came to check out their picnic: Ants!

Do you have a favorite insect? We really like butterflies! But there's another awesome insect with really big wings and long antenna that you might see flapping around: moths! Moths and butterflies can look really similar, but we've got...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of crustaceans, specifically crabs and lobsters. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their exoskeletons, jointed legs, and gills. We also discover the interesting behaviors...

Moth Food: In their primal phase, moths possess chewing organs that they use to chew just about anything in their proximity. This includes hair, fur, furniture, paper dust, and materials composed of oil and wool.

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images...

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Continuing through phylum Arthropoda, we read the clade Crustacea. This includes many familiar animals like crabs and lobsters, as well as many that will be far less familiar. Let's start out by getting a sense of the general form and...

Delve into the intriguing lives of honeybees and discover the secrets behind their remarkable abilities. From their unique physical characteristics to their impressive flying skills and defensive mechanisms, honeybees continue to...

The video highlights the importance of cross-border cooperation in radio astronomy through VLBI technology, which connects antennae across different countries to create a powerful telescope. JIVE in Europe plays a key role in...

This video highlights how American phone company Nextel Communications is creatively disguising cell phone towers as natural elements like trees and cacti to blend into the surroundings and reduce community resentment. By using existing...

This video provides a fascinating insight into the world of spiders, highlighting their ability to create intricate webs for catching prey and their unique characteristics as arachnids. It explains how spiders use silk to immobilize...

As beautiful as a butterfly! This springtime craft teaches your little one how to draw a butterfly with step-by-step instructions. Let your creativity soar!

The life of the fig wasp is nature at its worst—from our human perspective, anyway. In order to lay their eggs, female fig wasps have to squeeze into the flowering body of a fig, losing their wings and antennae along the way. It's all...

In this video, the teacher explains how ants communicate with each other using pheromones and body language to walk in a straight line. They also share interesting facts about different types of ants, how they eat their food, and what...

This video explores the fascinating world of ants, highlighting their incredible strength, social behavior, and adaptability. It emphasizes the importance of ants in the environment, showcasing their role in soil aeration, waste...

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

This fascinating program takes a look at the major characteristics of familiar and unusual insects that swarm the planet. Concepts and terminology: invertebrate, six legs, and exoskeleton.

VOICED: In Chile desert, huge telescope begins galaxy probe