One reason the Bermuda Triangle has scared people for generations is the seaweed. And thanks to eutrophication and other human causes, that Sargassum seaweed is starting to travel the world. Here's how we're accidentally making more of...

Hank hits you with a ton of news this time - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has plans to retrieve Saturn V rocket engines from the bottom of the Atlantic; new research on the impacts from the Deep Water Horizon oil spill to life in the Gulf of...

In Florida, a toxic algae bloom that began last fall has killed dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, even a whale shark. And the toxins are not only devastating to wildlife, but difficult for humans and the economy as well.

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Hank hits you with a ton of news this time - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has plans to retrieve Saturn V rocket engines from the bottom of the Atlantic; new research on the impacts from the Deep Water Horizon oil spill to life in the Gulf of...

For most of the year, the Gulf of Mexico is teeming with marine life, from tiny crustaceans to massive whales. But every summer, disaster strikes. Around May, animals begin to flee the area. And soon, creatures that can't swim or can't...

For upside-down mirrors, super hot volcanic chimneys, and neon rocks with living microorganisms, look no further than the Guaymas Basin in the Gulf of California.

Deep in the ocean lives a fish that seems pretty normal right up until dinner time, when it reveals its secret talent: devouring meals much larger than itself.

Break down the oil slick, keep it off the shores: that's grounds for pumping toxic dispersant into the Gulf, say clean-up overseers. Susan Shaw shows evidence it's sparing some beaches only at devastating cost to the health of the deep sea.

Speaking one month after the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Lisa Margonelli shows how drilling moratoriums and executive ousters make for good theater, but distract us from the issue at heart: our unrestrained oil consumption. She...

Patricia Ryan is a longtime English teacher who asks a provocative question: Is the world's focus on English preventing the spread of great ideas in other languages? In other words: What if Einstein had to pass the TOEFL? It's a...

Poet, writer, activist Eve Ensler lived in her head. In this powerful talk from TEDWomen, she talks about her lifelong disconnection from her body -- and how two shocking events helped her to connect with the reality, the physicality of...

In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into the softest robes. But her craft was the same day after day, and she longed for new inspiration. So the Queen...

An unnoticed industry worth two trillion dollars a year is influencing almost every carbon emission. Sustainability solution seeker Solitaire Townsend calls this sector the "X industry" (where "X" stands for influence), and it includes...

We still don't know a lot about the deep sea, but thanks to the help of three dead alligators, we know more about the diets of some of the creatures that live there.

Located in the southwest of Asia, Saudi Arabia forms a geographic and cultural bridge between the three continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. As the world's 47th-largest country, Saudi Arabia is comprised of five geographical regions....

Saudi Arabia is a relatively young country, less than a century old. Learn about the political-religious alliance formed in the eighteenth century that provided the framework for Saudi expansion and remains the basis of its dynastic...

Explore Campeche, a hidden gem in the Yucatan Peninsula and one of the best Mexico travel destinations. This Campeche travel guide will take you through the best places to visit in Campeche, including the stunning beaches in Campeche,...

Hurricane Helene in 2024 was a storm with tremendous impact on the southeastern United States, not just to the environment but to people, to communities, and to life, far inland after landfall. Over 200 people were killed, not so much...

Join us on a pioneering shark tagging expedition to uncover the mysteries of shark migration and the crucial role sharks play in marine ecosystems.

Papua New Guinea:"Finally, we will go to one of the largest islands in the world, where a country rich in cultural diversity awaits us, Papua in New Guinea. An island, full of mystery and wonder and one of the least explored places to...

Discovering Saint Petersburg, Russia:Next, we journey to Saint Petersburg, the historic capital of Russia. Explore the grandeur of the Hermitage Museum, home to one of the world's largest art collections, boasting nearly three million...

Helsinki, Finland:"We will go from this Asian metropolis to a European gulf, and we will join the people of Finland who travel in one of the oldest electric streetcar systems in the world. If you are one of those who have culinary...

KeyWest, Florida, USA:And from this island in the Middle East, we move to one in the south of the United States of America, Key West, in the state of Florida, with its keys and beaches with crystal clear waters, the legendary Fort...

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...