Decking out your pets with miniature hats is a sure recipe for a great photo. But scientists are accessorizing animals with various technological trinkets to help us learn more about the animals themselves and the places they live.

Today, we're recapping some of the International Institute for Species Exploration's Top 10 New Species of 2016, and talking about some tiny flying robots that can stick to things using electricity!

There are estimated to be over 18,000 different bird species with a wide variety of nest shapes and sizes. From teeny, adorable cups to massive compost mounds, the diversity of birds’ nests is definitely impressive. Chapters 1 BALD...

Decking out your pets with miniature hats is a sure recipe for a great photo. But scientists are accessorizing animals with various technological trinkets to help us learn more about the animals themselves and the places they live.

"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" asks Regina Dugan, then director of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In this breathtaking talk she describes some of the extraordinary projects -- a...

There are all sorts of flying birds, but some of the world's biggest are ones that stick to the ground, like the awesome ostrich!

We've learned a bit about how hummingbirds see motion in an unexpected way, and scientists are working on a potential new malaria vaccine by genetically manipulating the parasite that causes it!

When disaster strikes, who's first on the scene? More and more, it’s a robot. In her lab, Robin Murphy builds robots that fly, tunnel, swim and crawl through disaster scenes, helping firefighters and rescue workers save more lives safely...

Mister Brown and Squeaks take a look at some flowers and their pollinators, and learn about special structures that help them work together perfectly!



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Until the early 20th century, Tasmania was home to a very weird wolf-like creature. Except that it wasn't a wolf. Even though it looked like a wolf. How did that happen? Here's the science of convergent evolution!

New ReviewWe hear two short fables from Maya Myths and explore the lessons behind them. The Professor explains the role animals play in presenting morals and lessons in myths.

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Discover the extraordinary capabilities of hummingbirds as they showcase unparalleled feats of flight and visual perception. Witness their remarkable ability to hover in mid-air, fly...

Howcast - Hummingbirds are just as pretty as flowers—and a lot more interesting to watch. Here’s how to bring these tiny miracles within view.

In this episode of Human Nature, we will delve into the value of patience with Hanna the Hummingbird. Amidst a world where everything moves swiftly, Hanna will impart valuable teachings on patience. Viewers will learn what patience...

ESL students and English ESL teachers will love this vocabulary guessing game about animals that fly. English learners can have fun as they look at the pictures and videos and try to guess what animal it is. There are 10 animals that can...

Discover a tiny hummingbird with very unusual tail feathers.



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Discover the amazing world of the heart, how hard it works to pump blood around your body, and how ours compare to other animal's hearts.
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The Safari Scholar searches the jungle for adjectives. He explains how to identify adjectives and add creative adjectives to sentences.

Adaptations are the ways in which organisms change over time in response to the changing demands of their environment. Through adaptation, organisms can develop certain physiological, behavioral, and structural traits gradually to...

Letter H book designed to make children familiar with the objects starting from letter H and how it looks

Miss Palomine explains to the student that aside from writing for entertainment, writing can also be done to provide information. She introduces informative writing by reading excerpts from a book about seahorses, a book about...

This educational video explores the fascinating world of hummingbirds, some of the smallest birds on the planet. The video highlights their beautiful iridescent feathers and super fast wings, which flap an incredible 80 times per second,...