Why Grass Grows Better Under Trampolines
Adults EnvironmentIf you’ve ever owned a backyard trampoline –or jumped on someone else’s– you might have noticed that the grass underneath it is longer and lusher than the grass in the rest of the yard. It’s not just that that grass isn’t getting mowed… in fact, when it does get mowed, you can see the weird effect even better! Instead there's something else –something shadier– going on here.
This is the natural disaster to worry about
Adults EnvironmentThe strange natural material that reshaped the world.
Jane Goodall: The Hope (Full Episode) | SPECIAL | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentJANE GOODALL: THE HOPE illustrates how one woman’s passion for wildlife and unshakable drive have persevered and set an example for future generations.
The Science of Making Fruits and Veggies Last Longer | Jenny Du | TED
Adults EnvironmentIt's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges?
You've Been Misled About The Water Cycle
Adults EnvironmentIn school, you probably learned about the water cycle with a diagram. The problem is…it’s wrong – or at the very least, pretty misleading.
The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’
Adults EnvironmentAstrobiologist Betül Kaçar explains that life survives by working together, not just by competing. To elaborate, she uses an example about microbes in the Black Sea that help other organisms by sharing energy.
How much does it cost to fly private? - Rachel Yang
Adults EnvironmentLook into the financial and environmental costs of taking a private jet, and find out what can be done to reduce aviation emissions.
Why Climate Action Is Unstoppable — and “Climate Realism” Is a Myth | Al Gore | TED
Adults EnvironmentIn this urgent and hard-hitting talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore thoroughly dismantles the fossil fuel industry’s narrative of "climate realism," contrasting their misleading claims with the remarkable advancements in renewable energy.
This Video Took Us 8 Years To Make
Adults EnvironmentWe want to tell important stories about our natural world, but some ideas that seem great initially end up being way too big to cover in a short video.
Rare Footage of Glacier Finches Nesting in a World of Ice | BBC Earth
Adults EnvironmentFor the first time, stunning footage reveals the White-Winged Diuca Finch nesting in the heart of glaciers. But as the sun melts their icy homes, these birds face a race against time.
Why Scientists Launch Fish With Cannons
Adults EnvironmentThat cannon that shoots salmon across dams is more than just a meme. It's a real way scientists are trying to help fish return from their breeding grounds... and it's not even the silliest one.
Forgotten Forest: Regenerating the Kelp Forest Highway | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentJoin actress Sadie Sink and SEA BEYOND Goodwill Ambassador Giovanni Chimienti as they explore the Kelp Forest Highway—revealing how both humans and marine life rely on its resources and what we can do to restore this forgotten forest.
Protecting Keystone Species: Whale Sharks and Beyond | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentWhale sharks—the largest fish in the ocean—are a vulnerable species, yet these gentle giants don't feed on anything bigger than your index finger. The only way to protect them is to understand them.
What Would Happen If We Just Kept Digging?
Adults EnvironmentThe deepest hole we've ever been able to dig is just 0.2 percent of the way to the center of the Earth. What would we encounter if we could drill all the way?
Primitive Technology: Tile Capped Mud Walls
Adults EnvironmentI built Mud walls and capped them with roof tiles to protect them from rain. Mud walls if left uncovered in wet weather will dissolve in the rain and collapse.
Protecting Our Oceans With Auli'i Cravalho | Nat Geo Pristine Seas
Adults EnvironmentJoin @auliicravalho, the voice of #Moana, in conversation with @natgeopristineseas specialist Courtney Lorey about all things oceans, including Moana’s new adventure and why we need to protect this natural wonder.
Tired of Doomscrolling?
Adults EnvironmentBeing a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.
Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory
Adults EnvironmentWith the wet season only 2 months away and thatch being an impermanent material, I needed to make more roof tiles for a new hut that will withstand the next deluge.
You've Never Heard of the World's Most Common Mineral
Adults EnvironmentThe most common substance in the world is literally IN the world. It's a mineral called bridgmanite, and it belongs to a class of minerals (called perovskites) that scientists are trying to use in the next generation of solar panels.
Are there any places on Earth with no bugs? - Charles Wallace
Adults EnvironmentTravel to some of the most extreme environments on Earth and see how insects are able to employ their skills to survive.
What Happens When Predators Disappear?
Adults EnvironmentA world without predators. It sounds like a safer, happier world, but come on, this is SCIENCE…