In the search for the genes that make us human, some of the most important answers were hiding not in the genes themselves, but in what was once considered genomic junk.

Hank brings us breaking news from a team of geneticists working on figuring out what all that "junk DNA" in the human genome really is - turns out it's not junk after all.

The human genome is 3.2 billion base pairs long and contains around 20,000 genes, but how much of that is garbage? Hosted by: Hank Green

Your DNA is a part of you, but it might not share your sense of who's numero uno.

Hank brings us breaking news from a team of geneticists working on figuring out what all that "junk DNA" in the human genome really is - turns out it's not junk after all.

In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and...

You’ve probably heard a lot about how climate change is affecting our planet, but did you know a warming climate also affects objects in space?

Scientists have found a hidden network in the brain, and it might prevent people from developing certain diseases.

Earth's orbit has a bit of a litter problem. Hank outlines a few ways scientists have thought of to help clean things up.

The human genome is 3.2 billion base pairs long and contains around 20,000 genes, but how much of that is garbage?

Eye boogers: Not the most glamorous of bodily secretions, but important all the same. Learn why the heck you have sand in your eyes in the morning in this episode of Quick Questions.

Howcast - Learn what kinds of food are good for your complexion from dermatologist Elissa Lunder in this Howcast skin care video.

Howcast - In order to take advantage of a rebate offer, you first have to locate the rebate. They can save you money, but you have to know where to go.

Howcast - With the popularity of the 2009 cash for clunkers program, a lot of used vehicles ended up in junkyards. If you know what you are looking for, you can salvage parts that will help your own car or truck run better from old hunks...

If you are being overwhelmed with junk mail, use these ideas to stem the delivery of unwanted mail to your home or office.

Sculptures by the Sea:Explore an outdoor exhibition called Sculpture by the Sea, where artistic playground elements blend with the natural landscape.

Dr. Forrester explains how we obtain energy from various food sources.

"Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk" demonstrates how to blend the consonant digraphs ng, nd, and nk with short vowel sounds.

This video discusses the issue of space debris, including rockets and other objects left in Earth's orbit. The European Space Agency tracks thousands of individual pieces of junk to prevent collisions with operational satellites. The...

What is space junk? let's learn about it!

Learn about ending blends with the letter N. Consonant blends have two or more consonants blended together, and each letter sound can be heard. Fun characters help kids learn to read two words at a time with the blends: nd, nk, nt. Kids...

Where in the world Japan, ladder stunts, dog boots, tiger cubs and India.

The Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, or EPFL, has unveiled a satellite program dedicated to cleaning up space junk. The CleanSpace One program consists of satellites with a grappling arm designed to take out space junk piece by...

A Russian missile test blew up a satellite, creating a cloud of space debris, and any piece of that cloud can puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.