Easter Island off the coast of Chile has a major trash problem. It's near what's known as a "trash vortex" in the middle of the South Pacific and floating waste is constantly washing ashore. Local officials estimate the growing...

Howcast - Learn eight cool facts about crested geckos from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

Welcome to a new series where we'll be exploring the geographic history of various countries. Today we kick it off with France! Beginning in 481, this video will walk you through the years and decades to see how France expanded,...

This video explores the concept of determination and its various components, such as self-motivation, self-awareness, belief, and bravery. It highlights the importance of having a strong belief in something and the need for inner...

Polynesia and the South Pacific island countries are incredibly beautiful. And these islands are often thought of first when travelers begin yearning for a tropical holiday. Unfortunately, these very same islands are also facing an...

Explore the fascinating process of molting in spiders, where they shed their exoskeleton to grow. This video also compares the world's smallest spider, the Samoan Moss spider, with the largest, the Goliath bird eater tarantula,...

Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be. After all, he is part of the longest running film franchise in the world, but you might be surprised to learn that his history in literature is just as...

Dr. Forrester explains how Alaska and Hawaii became our 49th and 50th states, and how our newest states influenced the development of the Western Region.

Whether through security deals with the Solomon Islands or seeking to control the Chinese diaspora in Australia, Beijing puts huge resources into trying to influence how other countries view China. The FT's global China editor James...

Astrophysicist Scott Tremaine (Institute for Advanced Study) describes his experiences at developing our understanding of "shepherding moons" and how it related to the rings of Saturn and Uranus.

Located hundreds of kilometres south of Fiji and Tonga in the Minerva Reefs are almost relevant. However, in 1971, a group of ambitious American libertarians attempted to form their own micronation on the sunken atoll. The Republic of...

European explorers named a few places after Old World sites in Australasia. Here is a quick summary of the “New” names in the South Pacific.

Despite having completely different accents I’m often mistaken for an Australian. To add insult to injury the Australian constitution claims New Zealand as a state – so much for trans-Tasman diplomacy. So why is New Zealand a...

American explorers and pioneers the first Europeans explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America. Many set up home there and forced Native Americans out of their original homeland. 18th century explorers such as Captain James...

Remote, recently formed (via volcanic eruptions) oceanic islands in the deep ocean can be studied by satellite lidar altimetry as ICESat2 has been doing, but especially with the satellite lidar...

MOT 1943: PACIFIC THEATER: NEW GEORGIA: HA WS Munda point airfield w/ US Aircraft, CU Consolidated B-24 'Liberator' heavy bomber taxiing through frame. MS Bomb w/ 'Compliments of 13th AAF', soldiers backing bombs up to 'Mary Marie',...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

“Moana” is Disney’s latest 3D animation film, a “mythic adventure set around 2000 years ago and across a series of islands in the South Pacific”. Spirited teenager Moana embarks on a quest across the ocean to save her...

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Australia - it’s the first visit by Beijing's top diplomat, in seven years.