Earth’s northern and southern lights are some of the most magical sights on our planet. But they’re not unique to Earth, and aside from being beautiful, auroras can also give us unusual insights into these other worlds.

Have you ever seen a weather report on TV and wondered how they can tell when it's going to rain days before it happens? Well, there are special scientists called meteorologists who use all kinds of cool equipment to predict the weather!

With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human drama, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her eccentric detectives, clever clues, and simplified suspects...

Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about glaciers, and the clues they leave behind when they melt!



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Did you know you can read the story of a tree's life? By looking at a tree's rings, you can figure out way more than just how old it is! Jessi and Squeaks are here to show you what to look for next time you're on a hike and find a tree...

Having a perfect memory sounds like the most amazing thing ever, but there's also a downside of having hyperthymesia.

Stellar astronomer and TED Senior Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz works on NASA's Kepler mission, searching for places in the universe that could support life. So it's worth a listen when she asks us to think carefully about Mars. In this...

This video explains how to use clues to identify the speaker of a poem.

This video discusses using details in biographies to make inferences.

A video on how an author uses foreshadowing to drop hints and build suspense.

This video provides valuable tips on how to decipher unfamiliar words by utilizing context clues. By examining the surrounding words and phrases in a sentence, such as definition clues, synonym clues, antonym clues, and example clues,...

This video explores the significance of symbols and allegories in storytelling, using the example of a phoenix as a symbol of rebirth and immortality. It delves into how elements like a full moon, fog, and a black cat in a graveyard...

This video explains the concept of point of view in storytelling, emphasizing how it influences readers' experiences and connections with characters. By examining clues such as pronouns, quotation marks, and dialogue tags, viewers learn...

A video entitled "Angle Problems" which shows how to find missing measures in the case of intersecting lines.

Howcast - Learn how to create a wallpaper pattern in Photoshop from certified trainer Scott Strong of The Training Farm in NYC in this Howcast Photoshop tutorial.

Howcast - The game of "Celebrity" is a fun diversion for everyone, especially those who consider entertainment reports front-page news.

Howcast - For beginners, there are easy ways to create your first crossword puzzle.

Howcast -Need to dodge a sudden, unexpected punch? Follow this guide to avoid becoming a sucker.

Crossword puzzles can help build your mind and improve self-control, language skills, and confidence.

When solving math word problems, recognizing key clue words is essential to translating them into mathematical operations. Words like "plus," "sum," and "together" indicate addition, while "difference," "take away," and "left" suggest...

Historians, archaeologists, archivists and cartographers use primary sources, like diaries, tools, and maps, to unlock the secrets of the past and sort the fact from fiction.

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The three human figures and two animals that make up the Blythe Geoglyphs - or Blythe Giant Intaglios - are enormous. So big in fact, that they can’t be fully appreciated from the ground. But the figures were carved into the earth long...

The NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's findings answers some questions about the Moon's unsolved mysteries.