TED Talks
Spencer Wells: A family tree for humanity
All humans share some common bits of DNA, passed down to us from our African ancestors. Geneticist Spencer Wells talks about how his Genographic Project will use this shared DNA to figure out how we are -- in all our diversity -- truly...
TED Talks
David Griffin: How photography connects us
The photo director for National Geographic, David Griffin knows the power of photography to connect us to our world. In a talk filled with glorious images, he talks about how we all use photos to tell our stories.
TED Talks
Stewart Brand: The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?
Throughout humankind's history, we've driven species after species extinct: the passenger pigeon, the Eastern cougar, the dodo ... But now, says Stewart Brand, we have the technology (and the biology) to bring back species that humanity...
TED Talks
TED: Hunting for Peru's lost civilizations -- with satellites | Sarah Parcak
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of lost ancient sites lie buried and hidden from view. Satellite archaeologist Sarah Parcak is determined to find them before looters do. With the 2016 TED Prize, Parcak is building an online...
TED Talks
Paul Nicklen: Animal tales from icy wonderlands
Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of...
SciShow
Visiting The Abyss!
Hank talks about James Cameron's visit to the very deepest part of the ocean, the Challenger deep of the Mariana Trench.
TED Talks
TED: The ocean's glory -- and horror | Brian Skerry
Photographer Brian Skerry shoots life above and below the waves -- as he puts it, both the horror and the magic of the ocean. Sharing amazing, intimate shots of undersea creatures, he shows how powerful images can help make change.
Curated Video
5 Cool Facts about Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
Howcast - Learn five cool facts about red-eyed tree frogs from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
The Daily Conversation
The Future of Ocean Exploration
Deep sea mining, seafloor vents, underwater drones, bioluminescent sharks, and the disturbing effects of ocean acidification highlight the near future of oceanographic discovery.
The Daily Conversation
The Megaprojects Saving DC From Flooding
During the building of the National Museum of African American History in Washington, D.C., engineers faced major flooding risks, especially from underground water that could have damaged the nearby Washington Monument. To protect the...
The Daily Conversation
Chicago: Boomtown to Modern Marvel
Chicago became one of the most important cities in the U.S. thanks to its central location, booming railroad and river networks, and its role in agriculture and industry. It grew rapidly by processing goods like grain and meat, shipping...
Great Big Story
Encountering giants, Anuar Patjane and the Whale Whisperer
Dive into the captivating world of Anuar Patjane, the photographer behind Whale Whisperer, as he shares his profound connections with whales in the deep ocean.
Weird History
Surprising Facts About Neanderthals
Neanderthals lived hundreds of thousands of years ago, one of the many ancestors to modern humans. The species went extinct about 40,000 years ago, although it continues to live on in the DNA of humans beings around the world.
Weird History
The Gebelein Man, An Ancient Tattooed Murder Victim
Gebelein Man is part of the huge mummy collection on display at the British Museum in London. His story is quite different from the Egyptian mummies you might be picturing, though. Gebelein Man, along with his contemporary, Gebelein...
Weird History
Facts About Neck Elongation
Why would you undergo neck elongation? This procedure, which works to stretch out the neck, causes pain and takes a lot of dedication. It's natural to wonder why anyone would go through the process. But look closer, and you'll realize...
Weird History
How the Titanic Was Discovered During a Secret Cold War Mission
Early in the morning of April 15, 1912, the world's largest ocean liner slipped beneath the icy waves of the North Atlantic, carrying 1,500 people to their graves. For decades, the shipwreck remained hidden - but how did they find the...
Curated Video
How Has Coca-Cola Kept It's Formula a Secret for All These Years?
Weird History Food is giving you the secrets to the Coca-Cola formula. Since its invention by John Pemberton in 1886, Coca-Cola has become the most well-known soft drink in the world. Yet who actually knows the Coca-Cola recipe?
Wonderscape
Alexander Graham Bell’s Other Inventions and Contributions
This video highlights Alexander Graham Bell's achievements beyond the telephone, including his efforts to develop a bullet detection device to help save President James Garfield and his role in transforming National Geographic into a...
Great Big Story
Encountering giants, Anuar Patjane and the 'Whale Whisperer'
Dive into the captivating world of Anuar Patjane, the photographer behind 'Whale Whisperer,' as he shares his profound connections with whales in the deep ocean.
Curated Video
British Wildlife: Red Squirrels
Red squirrels inhabit coniferous forests and deciduous woodlands in Scotland, Northumberland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Lake District. The Red Squirrel is the UK’s only native species of squirrel, and was once common across the...
Curated Video
Open Educational Resources
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
Curated Video
The Attorney General
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
Hip Hughes History
Shooting a President: The Reagan Assassination Attempt Explained
A summary of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 including a look at John Hinkley Jr and the effects of the shooting.
Religion for Breakfast
Gospel of Judas: What Does It Really Say?
The Gospel of Judas caused a huge stir when National Geographic published it back in 2006. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. Who wrote this text? And what does it really say?