Ladybugs are red with black spots, right? Well, not always. There's a lot of genetic and evolutionary reasons that they can be different colors with wacky patterns.

Picture your favorite place in nature. How would you feel if it disappeared tomorrow? In this love letter to the planet, social worker and environmental activist Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug invites us to confront the deep, difficult emotions...

Discover a process that truly demonstrates nature's grit: ecological succession! The Amoeba Sisters introduce both primary and secondary succession

Explore several ecological relationships with The Amoeba Sisters! Ecological relationships discussed include predation, competition, and symbiotic relationships (parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism). Table of Contents: Intro 00:00...

Hank introduces us to ecology - the study of the rules of engagement for all of us earthlings - which seeks to explain why the world looks and acts the way it does. The world is crammed with things, both animate and not, that have been...

Art Woods introduces us to Antartica's enormous sea spiders and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings in Fluffy the Chilean Rose Tarantula, a surprisingly big land spider.

A species is a group of closely related organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring, and speciation is the evolutionary process by which new species arise. Speciation can occur through anagenesis (gradual...

Experience the innovative floating cabins of Great Lakes Cabins in Franche-Comté, accessible only by boat and constructed with sustainable materials. Learn about the eco-friendly features, such as solar panels, dry toilets, and...

Discover the innovative approaches of architect Emmanuel Coste as he constructs the bioclimatic and passive Canopy House in Montfort L’Amaury. Learn about sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, and how to balance ecological...

Discover how NaturaDôme combines recycled materials and advanced engineering to create cost-effective, sustainable buildings. Developed in Lapeyre, France, these eco-friendly structures repurpose old fighter plane hangars and integrate...

Follow the journey of a family as they renovate an old grange in Isère, France, using sustainable materials and methods. Learn about their collaboration with an architect to create a bioclimatic design, incorporating natural materials...

Join Lucien, George, and Hélène as they recount the journey of building a sustainable home in Romania, using natural materials and innovative ecological techniques. Learn how the project overcame challenges to integrate seamlessly into...

Discover how the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island offers an eco-friendly living environment with energy-efficient homes and sustainable practices. Learn about the use of local materials, solar panels, and bioclimatic design...

Explore the unique home of photographer Sergio Pucci, built entirely from shipping containers in San José, Costa Rica. Learn how this eco-friendly project combines modern design with sustainable living, thanks to the vision of...

Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source. But problems associated with this form of energy mean wind power currently only generates a tiny percentage of our electricity. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Wind...

The heat at the centre of our planet could fulfil all of our energy needs. Find out how some are already utilising geothermal power. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Geothermal power is obtained from heat within the...

Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....

Hamburg, Germany, particularly the Wilhelmsburg neighborhood, is leading the way in sustainable urban development. The city has transformed into a hub of innovation with projects like the Waterhouses, which address ecological...

The construction of the Woodcube, a sustainable housing development in Wilhelmsburg, required ten days of preparation in the Black Forest and fourteen days for on-site assembly. Financially, the building proved more cost-effective than...

The "25 Verde" building in Turin, Italy integrates bio-climatic architecture and advanced technological tools, such as a restored geothermal unit, to minimize energy consumption. This system efficiently provides hot water, heating, and...

Benoit and his wife open their home for educational visits to share their knowledge of sustainable construction with others. During a tour with 15 visitors, Benoit explains various eco-friendly building techniques and emphasizes the...

Meet some of the architects of ecological construction. They explain how understanding future homeowners' desires and lifestyles informs their design of sustainable houses, emphasizing the importance of beauty, comfort, and natural...

Jiahua Pan, Professor of Economics and Director, Institute for Urban & Environmental Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) at the panel entitled "Managing the Global Commons: Growth, Inequality, and New Thinking for...

Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches are being swamped by billions of plastic pellets and toxins as the country deals with a massive and growing environmental disaster.