2023 Audacious Project grantee Wanjira Mathai is at the forefront of re-greening the planet. Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, she's working to help both Africa's people and its landscapes flourish. Learn more...

Meet the Duke of Burgundy, a species of butterfly that was saved from certain doom, thanks to a bridge.

Today Hank talks with Dr. Cara Nelson about invasive plants that use toxic chemicals and rapid reproduction to outcompete native plants, and Jessi brings some adorable invasive birds. Dr. Nelson is a professor of Restoration Ecology at...

Today Hank talks with Dr. Cara Nelson about invasive plants that use toxic chemicals and rapid reproduction to outcompete native plants, and Jessi brings some adorable invasive birds. Dr. Nelson is a professor of Restoration Ecology at...

Meet the Duke of Burgundy, a species of butterfly that was saved from certain doom, thanks to a bridge.

Land restoration is about more than planting trees, says environmentalist Susan Graham. Check out how her team combines drone technology with ecology-trained AI to restore degraded land and revive complex, biodiverse ecosystems --...

Who needs redundancy? Well, everyone, it turns out.

Architecture is more than a clever arrangement of bricks. In this eloquent talk, Michael Murphy shows how he and his team look far beyond the blueprint when they're designing. Considering factors from airflow to light, theirs is a...

Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign,...

When it comes to our blood-producing stem cells, biologists have learned that bigger is not better. And a study has taken a look at the accomplishments and obstacles of an in-progress attempt to restore a large belt of degraded land...

In this brief talk from TED U 2009, Jonathan Drori encourages us to save biodiversity -- one seed at a time. Reminding us that plants support human life, he shares the vision of the Millennium Seed Bank, which has stored over 3 billion...

This week, we're headed back to England to learn about Sentimental Comedies. They weren't that funny, but they were definitely sentimental. The people of England were shaking off the Restoration hangover, and bawdy plays no longer had a...

This World Cultures instructional video is about restoration and revolution in England.

The Choco region in northwest Ecuador is hosting a groundbreaking experiment to try and help it’s rainforests recover from rampant deforestation. A multinational team is planting small “tree islands" to attract natural seed dispersers....

Howcast - Learn about Brushed Interiors founder David Sartori, one of Howcast's house painting experts, in this video.

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to discuss how Russia is building a super powerful $250,000 8x8 vehicle for its civilians.





Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature behind the dedication of museums and enthusiasts who restore old Rail Cars. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible...

The Stephansdom in Vienna, one of the world’s most beautiful Gothic cathedrals, has stood resilient for over 800 years, enduring fire, war, and neglect before being meticulously restored to its former glory. With its iconic South and...

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, a symbol of the powerful Joseon Dynasty, has been restored after enduring numerous fires during Japanese invasions. Its 330 reconstructed buildings harmoniously blend Chinese influences with traditional...

Visby, the capital of Gotland in Sweden, is a well-preserved Hanseatic town renowned for its medieval cityscape, highlighted by a 10-meter-high wall built between 1270 and 1420 to protect its wealthy German merchants from local farmers....

Explore the unique nuclear bunker housing priceless movie memorabilia, a crucial part of preserving cinematic history for future generations.

A restored and reconstructed 18th century city, Colonial Williamsburg recreates many of the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial life. But what was its significance in revolutionary Virginia?

ABU SIMBEL WHEN PHARAOH RAMSES II CARVED TWO TEMPLES OUT OF SOLID ROCK AT A SITE ON THE WEST BANK OF THE NILE, THE SUN GODS AMUN-RA AND RA-HORAKHTE BLESSED THEM WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF LIGHT. SOUTH OF ASWAN IN THE LAND OF NUBIA, THEY ARE...

FORBIDDEN CITY FOR ALMOST FIVE CENTURIES THE FORBIDDEN CITY IN THE CENTRE OF BEIJING, SERVED AS THE HOME OF THE EMPEROR AND HIS HOUSEHOLD. IT WAS THE CEREMONIAL AND POLITICAL CENTRE OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND LIKE MANY OF ITS TYPE, HAD...